Packaging is an aspect of everyday life that we may not pay attention to but we appreciate its use. Bags, boxes, tins, bottles, wrapping and pots are just some of those aforementioned aspects that packaging provides. Without them, goods and items would become damaged, spoiled and even cross-contaminated. But what else does packaging do? Get the packaging 411!
All shops set to charge for plastic bags
In order to tackle what is being nicknamed as “throwaway culture” nearly all retailers, small or large could be made to charge 5p for plastic bags under proposed government plans.
All retailers in Wales and Scotland were already made to charge 5p for plastic bags when the rule first came into formation in 2015, however, in England, it was only retailers that employed more than 250 workers. Continue reading “All shops set to charge for plastic bags”
What protective packaging do I need for my products?
Companies that ship their products understand the importance of protective packaging.
The hazards that are associated with poorly protected products extends beyond the loss of time and money. In order to ensure the product makes it to its destination securely, there a number of steps to follow to make sure the product makes it into your customer’s hands the way it was intended.
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Packaging that appeals to the senses?
There is a lot happening in the industry of packaging.
A Switzerland-based additives manufacturer, of the healthcare packaging division of Clariant has brought out a product that is designed to rid any unpleasant smells from dietary supplement packaging.
With the introduction of the Aroma-Can canisters, which is based on Clariant’s desiccant canisters for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical packaging.
These Aroma-Can canisters will user an aroma technology that masks the slightly off-key smells associated with certain dietary supplements with a more appealing food-based aroma, with the aim of providing more “positive sensory experience when (consumers) open product packaging”.
Food-grade flavours, such as vanilla, orange, and lemon, are directly embedded into a plastic canister which is inserted into the product packaging.
“Smell can enhance or detract from the experience of using a product or the decision to make a repeat purchase,” said Robert Crossno, head of sales – Americas, Clariant Healthcare Packaging.
“Products such as fish oil tablets and herbal supplements often emit odours that are unpleasant or unappealing to end users. A favourable scene within the product packaging can mask unpleasant odours or help enhance odourless products such as vitamins.”
The company claims that although the new Aroma-Can has the same overall dimensions as standard desiccant canisters, its one-piece design makes it easier to process and assemble containers; and its greater surface area allows more aroma to permeate.
As it shares its form with standard desiccant canisters, Aroma-Can can be automatically inserted into packaging at rates of up to 300/minute using standard desiccant canisters insertion equipment.
How to create home made shrink wrap
The process of shrink-wrapping is where items are wrapped tightly together in plastic so they cannot move around.
The purpose of this is so the items do not break, aren’t damaged in any way or fall apart.
Common shrink-wrapped items include bags of nuts, packets of crisps, cereal, bottled water and other various products. Most of these products are shrink wrapped to preserve freshness also.
How Does Shrink Wrap Work?
Many people don’t give thought to how shrink wrap works or how it wraps a package in the first place.
Shrink wrap requires the manipulation of molecules; polymers are long molecules found in plastic where they are usually tangled and random. When those polymers are made into plastic film for the purpose of shrink wrapping, the molecules are stretched out so they are almost straight.
Why Do I Need Protective Packaging for My Product?
Any business that ships products has to understand the importance of protective packaging.
The issues associated with poorly protected products extends beyond the loss of expenses and time. In order to make sure that your product arrives at its destination in an acceptable condition, there are four factors that will need to be evaluated as a part of the production process.
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What Can Shrink Wrap Be Used For?
Shrink wrap is a fairly adaptable multipurpose packaging material.
It has revolutionised not only the packaging industry but can also be utilised for containment, safety, and security.
Why Is the Correct Packaging so Important?
Using the correct packaging is crucial as it acts as a protector of the product that is its contents.
Not only that, but packaging is the encasement of products that can provide information, security and marketing benefits.
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What you need to know about the plastic bag charge
The 5th October saw the 5p plastic bag charge come into action.
Shoppers are now required to pay 5p for every plastic bag they take from the supermarket, among other retail stores, this month.
The charge, something all retailers are now obliged to add to the total cost of our shopping, has been enforced to prevent our excessive consumption of plastic bags.
Every retailer with over 250 full-time equivalent employees will have to charge a minimum of 5p for the bags they provide for shopping in stores as well as deliveries.
The number of single-use plastic bags that had been handed out by the UK supermarkets increased for the fifth year, running to 8.5 billion, as presented by figures.
The amount has increased by 200 million on 2013 despite the average household already having up to, and often more than, 40 plastic bags kept in a miscellaneous drawer, research from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs found.
What are your thoughts on the plastic bag charge? Fretfoil packaging specialists can offer the solution to all of your packaging needs!