tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76551823841494124272024-02-20T21:35:33.185-08:00Packaging Phoenixpackagingphoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05513661402992522726noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655182384149412427.post-60032955661831105252012-05-04T03:23:00.000-07:002012-05-04T03:23:38.534-07:00Sustainable Packaging: An Answer to Environmental Problem<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Expensive, colorful and striking packaging is a huge component of modern consumerism. Since most buyers are attracted to products with good packaging, manufacturers capitalize on spending a great deal of investment to produce eye-catching designs that will stand out from the crowd. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">However, the trend in the packaging industry has turned dramatically from just visually appealing packages to eco-friendly alternatives. Brought about by rigorous campaign of environmentalists, more and more consumers are being aware of the environmental impact of huge amount of wastes from packages being dumped everyday in landfills. Consumer power has forced business industry to optimize the use of energy in production as well as to use recyclable materials. Thus, the era of Sustainable Packaging is born.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">What is Sustainable Packaging?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Sustainable packaging is the process of producing designs with the lowest possible environmental impact without compromising the quality of the product. It’s becoming the foremost criteria for ranking packaging and a new requirement for success that’s why more companies are jumping into the sustainable packaging bandwagon. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Sustainable Packaging is basically founded on the three fundamental goals: functional, cost-effective and support long term human and ecological health. Functionality of packaging involves product protection from tampering, safety for consumer usage and compliance to regulatory. Cost-effectiveness refers to the products unlikely to be used if too expensive, which forces companies to create an efficient streamlining of all their production processes. Supporting long-term human and ecological health simply means that production should consider the environment from the materials used to wastes produced.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">How is Sustainable Packaging different from Reduce, Reuse and Recycle?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Reduce, reuse and recycle, which have been the practice of most companies are just elements of sustainable packaging but placed in a broader perspective.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Reduce</span></b><span lang="EN-US">. Some products are placed in an unnecessary larger package either to make it appear bigger or appealing to the consumer’s eyes. This is specifically true in the package of most food chips in the market. However, this is impractical and the main cause of wastage. By reducing the size of the packaging, you can save a lot of materials used. Reducing the amount energy used in the production as well as the amount of nonbiodegradable materials are some of the objectives of sustainable packaging.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Reuse. </span></b><span lang="EN-US">In sustainable packaging, companies are encouraged to use raw materials that are renewable and could be used for other purposes like paper. Even the reuse of water is strongly promoted using an effective water treatment process.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Recycle</span></b><span lang="EN-US">. Packaging companies are enjoined to use low value recyclable materials and turn them into high value products. This would create a chain of consumption of materials that would reduce huge amount of waste.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In this day of consumer-driven society, packaging industry is faced with an enormous challenge of conforming to <a href="http://www.hpcorporategroup.com/sustainable-packaging.html" target="_blank">sustainable packaging</a>. Otherwise, companies will be left out in the market. Soon, consumers will be more discriminating in looking for a seal or trademark in the product packages as evident of sustainable packaging. This is probably the best thing that happened to this modern time of commercialism. People can enjoy buying anything they wish to without much hurt to the Planet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>packagingphoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05513661402992522726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655182384149412427.post-75192167011990240402012-04-18T18:42:00.002-07:002012-04-28T04:23:48.252-07:00Various Types of Food Packaging Materials<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Are you in need of packaging materials for food? If so, you need to ensure that you choose the right material to protect the goods to be shipped. Often the type of packaging will allow the recipient to identify the contents at just a glance. The type of materials to be used when shipping food may also be dictated by the shipping carrier. Here are common types of packaging materials or shipping supplies you may encounter.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Brick cartons-This type of material is air-tight, strong and light. The basic composition of this is several layers of plastic and aluminum. It is ideal for transporting needs as it protects food stuffs from damage. One major drawback of using this type of material is it is difficult to recycle. Drinks are often packaged in brick cartons. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cardboard-A popular choice for many shipping needs, this material may be used in many ways. Often you will find cardboard boxes, but it can be used in many other configurations. If an item is packaged in cardboard, it can be shipped in the original packaging without need for anything else. It may also be used or recycled for other purposes. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Glass-The preferred choice for packaging liquids and great for many other food items also, it may be difficult to transport due to its weight and shape. This will depend on what is packaged inside. Glass is strong and inalterable and yet it is easy to recycle.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Metal may be used to package canned food and drinks. It is not appropriate for most other items. Canned goods are packaged in tin plate which is a heavy steel covered with tin so it will not rust. This is one item that should always be recycled. Aluminum is lightweight, yet strong, but is not the preferred choice as a great deal of energy and raw materials are needed to make it. Used aluminum should always be recycled and this product may be found in aluminum foil, soft drink and beer cans and many lids.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Consider all of the above when you need to purchase materials appropriate for <a href="http://www.packagingphoenix.com/how-confusing-labels-on-food-packaging-lead-to-waste/" target="_blank">packaging food</a>. Each has its advantages and disadvantages that must be weighed. Take into consideration shipping costs also as you don't want them to negate any profits you may make from the food.</span></div>packagingphoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05513661402992522726noreply@blogger.com1