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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”
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.
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.
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.
Continue reading “Why Is the Correct Packaging so Important?”
There are billions of pounds spent every year on packaging food and other various items.
Packaging is essential for the protection, safety and cleanliness of food and items, but there are a few of the many notable uses that we are going to be focusing on today.
Packaging…
Protects a product from contamination and damage
Every product that is to be package will need to be protected against the possibility of it being dropped, crushed or any vibration it may undergo during transportation. Delicate products will require tough packaging. It must also be protected against climate changes etc.
Keeps products together
There are some shapes that cannot be packaged simply, e.g. some fruits and vegetables. There are, however, certain types of packaging products that can simplify this seemingly impossible feat.
Benefits storage and stacking
On your weekly supermarket shop you will notice the way products and packaged goods are stored. Some stacked, or side by side – it is the packaging that makes this possible and simple.
Fretfoil Birmingham Packaging solutions can provide you with correct packaging that you need.
Polybags are the name given to bags that are made from polyethylene – the most common form of plastic.
Polybags are used for the transportation of a variety of sealed goods. The bags are notable for their sleek design making them suitable for the items that are stored and shipped in them, including chemicals, comic books, and food.
Similar to most plastic bag, polybags will be thin, flexible and transparent, however, some can fall away from this pattern and some can be exceptionally light or incredibly dense.
Regarding environmental issues, polybags are sufficient for use are they are fairly simple to recycle compared with other packaging materials. While many shipping methods can appear to be wasteful or unnecessary to those concerned with the environment, polybags are a great alternate option, not only are they an efficient use of material and space but they can hold more while using less.
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Packaging is an important aspect of everyday life – bags, boxes, tins, bottles, wrapping and pots are just some of the uses packaging provides.
Without it, items and goods would be damaged or spoiled, raw meat would likely be cross-contaminated prior to reaching supermarkets.
Fruits and vegetables are among a few of the goods that do not need any outer protection for shoppers to take them back to their homes.
Packaging revolves around a multi-stage process for getting goods from production to consumption which can include primary or sales packaging (what the consumer takes home), secondary packaging (boxes, trays and film wrap that group the items together) and transport packaging (ranging from small to large containers and pallets).
Each stage of packaging is selectively chosen in a specific combination to provide the right level of protection, thus slimming the chance of damage and waste.
There isn’t a specified ‘best’ packaging material out there, only the appropriate material set for a particular product. As an example, toothpaste won’t be able to be packaged in a paper bag, however, paper bags are the perfect packaging for flour.
Over packaging
There are many products that are over-packed in recent times because of the cost producers will sacrifice.
Saying this, some items that ar found will appear to have unnecessary packaging, although this could be a result of not being aware of the journey that particular item may have had to endure to get to where it is.
Difficulty opening
In our everyday lives, on average we handle fifty different items of packaging a day.
Well packaged products won’t be appreciated and will likely be taken for granted, but the packaging has done its job in being easily accessible and protective of the item; on the other hand, poor packaging will make access to the product difficult.
This packaging is in need of re-design, but there are products out there that have specific packaging to limit its use to certain people e.g. bleach has a specific design that makes it almost impossible for children to open.
Buying loose or pre-wrapped
Depending on an individuals’ choice, some may want to pick and choose the loose consumable items, whereas others will want to grab an already packaged item and go.
All fruit and vegetables will be packaged for transportation – no matter the distance.
In some cases, those that are sold loose in supermarkets will have had more packaging during the transportation than those pre-wrapped.
Labels
Many packs will carry information as to whether it can be recycled or not.
It isn’t possible to label packs will information appropriate for each area or town (as recyclable materials may vary depending on the area you live in) thus labels will be missing from packs on most occasions.
Recycling
Recycling packages won’t make an impact on the reduction of climate change, simply because the carbon embedded in packaging is equal to roughly 2% of the EU’s total annual emissions.
In most food and drink supply chains, the packaging would consume less that 10% of that energy consumed in the chain.
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If you’ve never heard of the term ‘stretch wrap’, then maybe ‘cling film’ or ‘stretch film’ will sound familiar to you.
Whatever you call it, it is one of the simplest ways to secure and protect your goods for transportation, or storage.
There are many benefits of selecting stretch wrap as your protective wrap:
Increased product protection: By using stretch wrap, you are protecting your goods from exposure to dirt, dust and moisture, keeping the product in pristine condition, clean and dry and it is still entirely visible.
There are also special UVI stretch films that can protect from UV rays, when a product is being stored outdoors.
Reduction of product damage/increased load stability: Stretch wrap securely wraps the product, helping with a more stable load that will prevent the product from moving inside the tight packaging, and prevent damage to the product damage.
Improved shipping and handling efficiencies: The height of the stacking of products is increased, and this will maximise your cube space when storing or shipping a product as the stretch wrap, combined with angled boards allows a higher stacking load on pallets.
As it is a quick way of wrapping, more work time is allowed, increasing your work productivity.
Stretch wrap enables you wrap up oddly shaped loads, than cannot be stacked in a neat square configuration
Improved inventory control: Inventory can be improved by grouping like products together, reducing the possibility of product separation that could make inventory checks time consuming and inaccurate.
Again, as the wrap is clear, it allows the scanning system to scan straight through the packaging.
Recyclable: A majority of stretch wrap is 100% recyclable and, if kept reasonably intact and clean, can be recycled for cash, keeping it out of landfills, that are becoming much too overused.
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In the latest study of plastic bag usage by UK supermarkets, a staggering 8 billion plastic bags were used in 2013. This is an increase for the fourth year running, as the finishing total for the year of 2013 was a massive 8.3 billion bags.
The ever rising consumption of plastic bags comes ahead of a charge that is soon to be introduced throughout England, in order to reduce the amount of rising usage of the items.
Data published in the study shows an increase of 3% in the number of bags that were given away by supermarkets throughout 2012/13. The study was conducted by the Government’s Waste Programme. The British Retail Consortium, the association behind the big retailers, looked into the increase, stating that it was merely a “small” boost to the numbers, indicating that the way we shop could be to blame. They said that British shoppers are now more frequent in the way they buy products, as we ‘top up’ our shopping over the weeks.
You should know though, that whilst 8.3 billion bags may seem a lot, it’s a massive reduction from the whopping 12 billion plastic bags used by shoppers in 2006. This number led to a massive reduction in figures for several years afterwards, with an agreement coming from retailers to cut their amount of bags used. A number of campaigns in 2006 led to the reduction of bags used, as a number of towns throughout England went plastic bag free.
The bag charge due to come into force in England next year has been criticised by MPs for an exemption that means small shops will not have to apply the 5p charge.
The plastic bag charge is set to come into play in England in 2015, but this has been criticised by a number of MPs, besides the amount of small shops that won’t have to imply a 5p charge on their bags used.
So, what do you think of the new rule?
Is it a good idea in order to lower the amount of plastic bags used?
When sending items through the post, the worry of transporting your items in a secure manner is always at the back of your mind. You want to ensure that the item arrives in prestige condition, so here are some things to keep at the front of your mind when packaging your items:
Using a corrugated box as a form of packaging is a good idea
Note: These tips are general guidelines. We can’t be held responsible if your item is damaged in transit.
