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Molded Pulp Packaging Expected to Grow to $4.3 Billion

Posted on: March 22nd, 2022

According to Global Market Insights Inc., a market research and consulting service provider based in Delaware, U.S., the global molded pulp packaging market is expected to exceed some $4.3 billion by 2026. The exponential growth of the molded pulp packaging market is due to an increase in environmental concerns worldwide and more strict government regulations…

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Edge Protectors Guarantee Your Products Will Arrive Safely

Posted on: March 3rd, 2022

America’s appetite for e-commerce continues to grow in popularity – ballooning to $469.2 billion in 2021 (up from $431.6 billion in 2020). With so many products being ordered online and shipped to customers’ homes, it has never been more important to ensure your edge protectors are up to the task. While there’s no denying the pandemic’s influence…

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Edge and Corner Protectors Help Protect Your Bottom Line

Posted on: January 26th, 2022

It has been estimated that shipping damages between the manufacturing facility and the point of sale average around half a percent of gross sales for businesses. While that doesn’t sound alarming, it equates to about $1 billion a year in total damages in just the U.S. alone. But such damages can be avoided by utilizing edge and…

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Sustainable Protective Packaging Solutions Are A Marketing Differentiator

Posted on: September 23rd, 2021

There are many good reasons to utilize sustainable protective packaging solutions, such as roll cradles and edge protectors in your shipping and manufacturing operations. For starters, there’s the obvious advantage. Sustainable protective packaging solutions are kinder to the planet – helping reduce your business’s carbon footprint while emphasizing your brand’s corporate social responsibility. Not to…

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Fiber Roll Cradles Are Beneficial to the Shipper and the Environment

Posted on: June 29th, 2021

Shipping heavy rolls of paper, foil, film, even steel is often challenging for fulfillment and distribution centers. But fiber roll cradles have become a popular shipping solution across many industries and operations today.   Cylindrical products can be awkward to package depending on their size and weight. As a result, many shipping departments have adopted…

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A Better Product That Does Less Harm is Worth the Premium

Posted on: March 29th, 2021

There’s no denying that zero waste and sustainably sourced products can be more expensive. But did you ever think that what you’re paying for is a better product that does less harm? When organic food products started appearing on shelves in popular specialty retailers like Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market, they were still considered niche…

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Current Climate Crisis Impacts Are Much Closer Than You Think

Posted on: February 22nd, 2021

John Kerry, the US special presidential envoy for climate, is warning Americans that we may only have nine years left to avert the worst consequences of our current climate crisis. In a recent interview with CBS News, Kerry said, “Well, the scientists told us three years ago we had 12 years to avert the worst…

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Why is Sustainability Important for Brands in 2021?

Posted on: January 29th, 2021

Not long ago, businesses could easily thrive in the market with nothing more than a great product, a great story and a sprinkling of differentiation from the competition. But as today’s consumers become more sophisticated and demanding regarding social responsibility, a great product or story is no longer enough. This leads to the question, why…

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Material Possessions are Outweighing All Living Things on Earth

Posted on: December 17th, 2020

If you had any doubts about humanities insatiable appetite for material possessions, we offer the following evidence. According to a new report, by the end of this year (2020) the combined weight of all human-made objects will exceed all living things on Earth. What’s even more alarming is that for every person on the planet,…

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