When you think back on your high school days, do a string of nostalgic kodak moments flash through your mind? The infamous senior trip. Pep rallies. Friday night football games. Prom. Science class. No, wait, even better—microbiology. Yeah, those were the good old days.
Straws have had quite a moment in the spotlight recently. Many of us have stumbled across an article (or two) mentioning restaurants that no longer provide plastic straws. There has even been coverage of various states that have banned them. This newfound approach to sustainability is paving the way for the new accessory of the year – reusable straws.
This fermented beverage touts multiple health claims, and with its global market size already at billions, companies are jumping to invest in new product development to meet the increasing demand.
Public awareness driving demand for sustainable food, beverage packaging
January 29, 2019
The issue right now is trying to define what ‘packaging from renewable sources’ actually means, and to provide methods for comparing one alternative to another.
With the increasingly varying package shapes and sizes, it’s becoming more challenging to pack out a truck to its capacity, maintain stability, and remove products at multiple locations.
Appealing to your consumer is just one aspect to consider when deciding which package to use. The package needs to fulfill several roles. Let’s look at a few of the main roles or functions of the packaging, including: Protection, Marketability, Convenience, and Communication.
Have you ever wondered how glass, metal, and plastic stack up relative to one another? Use this chart to evaluate material effectiveness in capacities such as package weight, recyclability, refillability, transparency, shelf-life, breakability, shape retention, and temperature.
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