Fires need three things to start – a source of ignition (heat) a source of fuel (something that can burn) and oxygen. The sources of ignition are as follows: Heat – Cigarette butts, matches, naked flames and heaters. Fuel – Waste (rubbish), paper, plastic, wood and loose packaging materials etc Oxygen – The air around us. Office fires happen more than you think, but in general, offices are considered to be a moderate fire risk and the fires usually occur as a result of someone’s carelessness. The littlest things can start fires; cigarette butts carelessly discarded by rubbish, faulty wires, and machines that have been left on for a long period and have overheated. Most fires are preventable. No matter you role in the workplace, you can take responsibility for preventing fires by adopting the right behaviours and procedures. Switch off any appliances when they are finished with, and check the wires connecting your computer screen to the monitor regularly. If you smoke outside by the back door, be sure your cigarette is out before you dispose of it. These things can be effortlessly adopted into your daily routine and can make all the difference in fire prevention. Another way […]
Future of Food Packaging [Infographic]
The food packaging industry includes a wide range of sectors including packaging material and packaging alternatives. Fiber based materials including carton, liquid carton and corrugated contribute 31% of the total global packaging market. Food packaging is the largest end-user market for corrugated materials accounting for 40% of the total consumption. This infographic, created by Globe Packaging, revolves around the major trends and key success factors for food packaging industry.
Top 7 Product Packaging Tips
Powerful product packaging is not just about the product experience anymore. These days even the packaging need to be an experience and that has become quite a mandatory fact. Powerful packaging needs a lot more than just having a basic understanding of the simple packaging fundamentals. It is not just about being appealing and persuasive with packaging but it is also about being practical about the ways in which packaging is done. Powerful product packaging design can likely initiate a powerful social media also. So therefore one needs to be really careful while doing this. So here are some tips that can help you in packaging your products in the right way. 1. Know your market One very essential part to enquire about is who are you designing for? Proper and well planned research is the foundation for all the successful marketing and advertising campaigns. Therefore while packaging your products you should always be careful about the fact that you do it according to the liking of your client only then can you expect a perfect product packaging success. 2. Know your competition Take a walk down those crowded store aisles and see what your competition is doing, then do […]
Top Tips for Camping
Whether you are a beginner or a pro, camping is a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone. Even for those whose idea of sheer horror is sleeping outside with nature will find something pleasurable about camping. We can almost guarantee it! The anticipation of freedom can be stress-relieving, while being at one with nature can really boost your mood. And the simplicity of it all makes you slow down your pace, meaning you can enjoy that cup of coffee you brewed ever so slowly, without gulping it down as you dash out of the front door to work like you normally do. Whatever your location or destination for camping, we’ve put together our top tips for helping you camp in style! Loading the Car: The first and most important thing to put in your car boot is the tent. Yep, believe it or not, there have been occasions where people have forgotten their tent, almost rendering their trip a complete disaster! Try to put the tent at the bottom of the boot near the door or slide it in sideways so you don’t end up having to unpack the whole boot before you even begin anything! Avoid stacking items on […]
Brief History of Packing Tape [Infographic]
It’s hard to imagine a world without tapes. It mends our valuable keepsakes, hold the different parts together as a fast repairing solution, keeps our wounds together and sometimes saves lives. First patent for an adhesive was issued in Britain for fish-based glue. The first commercial glue factory in Europe was opened in Holland in 1750. Duct tape was created by Johnson and Johnson during World War II to meet the need for water-resistant tape that could seal canisters and fix equipment. Below infographic, created by Globe Packaging, revolves around the amazing history of packing tape.
