Online shopping has exploded thanks to the presence of COVID-19, and the arriving packages are perfect pickings for porch pirates. In fact, 1 in 4 Canadians have been a victim of a porch pirate, according to Finder`! Porch pirates are thieves that steal packages after they’ve been delivered. Read on to find out more about…
It’s been over a year since COVID-19 has been in effect, and yet shipping costs are still on the rise. Read on to find out why! Why Are Rates Going Up? Since the start of the pandemic, the global supply chain has been disrupted as there’s a shortage of freight containers. With COVID-19 restrictions still…
Since December 2020, Chinese paper manufacturers have reported higher prices for paper products. The increase in price is due to the rising cost of raw materials caused by the pandemic and strict environmental protection rules. So how will higher paper prices impact your packaging? Let’s find out! reasons for the soaring paper prices Industry experts…
3D printing is not a new form of technology, but over the years, its evolution has made it more prominent across industries, particularly within packaging. Let’s find out why… rapid prototyping Firstly, with the help of 3D printing, companies have the ability to accelerate early stage product development through effective prototyping. Through this process, designers…
Cornstarch, bamboo, and sugar cane are sustainable packaging alternatives that are gaining popularity as people seek to use more eco-friendly materials. But have you heard of the sustainable paper and plastic hybrid – paptic? A new and innovative packaging alternative that hits all the eco-friendly criteria, read on to find out what paptic is all…
Plastic continues to be a problematic pollutant, causing harm to wildlife, ecosystems and bodies of water as a majority of it ends up in landfills. Fortunately, the Canadian government is taking the necessary precautions to ban single-use plastics by the end of 2021, in order to reach zero plastic waste by 2030! Let’s discuss this…