We have long been using plastics in our day to day life. Plastic has been an important entity in all our lives. However with time and advancement plastic not only helps in our packaging needs but now it has been contributing to a lot many things directly or indirectly impacting the world around us. In fact with the help of plastics we can help improve our lifestyle further. Therefore today we are going to discuss some of the interesting facts about plastics and how it is helping to improve the way we are living. Plastics Making The World Around Us Lighter – Imagine, if plastics were not there, how would you have carried your stuffs to your place? Anything which is not plastic when it comes to packaging tends to add extra weight to your packed material making it tough to carry. However with plastic, things are much lighter. Not only it helps in reducing weight of the packed materials but at the same time it increases the portability and saves your energy. A More Comfortable World With Plastics – Plastics are also used for insulation of offices, houses and other such places. In fact if properly installed at home […]

Most of us frequently use plastics however we never know about the science behind using these plastics. For instance we all love potato chips. However how many of us really know which gas is filled inside the packets of these delicious chips and why the chips have been packed in such a manner. Well today we will be sharing some exciting but unknown facts about the science of plastic packaging. Potato Chip Bags – Many of us complaint that although the potato chip bags seem to be filled with lots of chips however when we open them up it turns out that we were wrong. But does any of us know that inflating these bags ensures that we get the chips as fresh as it was at the time of packaging. More importantly the gas filled inside these bags is not oxygen by any chance. Instead it is nitrogen. One of the main reasons for this is that oxygen can react with the chips packed inside and can make them soggy. And none of us would like to eat soggy chips for sure. In order to further ensure the freshness of the bags, these also have thin aluminium coating on […]

Moving your household stuff is a tough task as you have to take proper care of the materials and at the same time the packaging should be easy to handle. Cardboard boxes are your perfect companion when it comes to moving heavy materials. These boxes are widely used for storing goods and after that delivering them to the destination. Moving house boxes are easy to carry and handle, you can safely transport all kinds of raw materials and fragile goods. How To Buy Right Cardboard Box? Here are some tips you should follow in order to buy the best cardboard box for your moving needs. 1. While buying the boxes, do check the material for its reliability. The cardboard boxes are made of corrugated fiberboard, paperboard and card stock. The material you select must be solid enough to carry the goods properly. 2. The choice of boxes also depends on the mode of transport and nature of goods. 3. Nature of material plays a crucial role here. For small sized materials you should use small cardboard boxes and for moving wardrobe you can use wardrobe garment boxes. If you are planning to transfer the stationary then book wrap boxes are […]

We all know that the environmental pollution is caused by dumping plastics in any form. Since plastics are non-degradable they do not decompose and do not mix with the soil. Rather than they have a tendency of blocking and choking pipelines, drains and other places. They are also one of the main source of soil pollution. To combat all these issues, great emphasis is being laid on the use of eco-friendly materials. They are biodegradable and as a result environment-friendly in nature. The use of such materials is commonly seen in the packaging industry. Advantages Of Cardboard Packaging Over Using Plastics For Packaging The packaging industry was once greatly dependent on plastic goods and sheets. However, with environmental issues and norms getting severe with each passing day, many companies are now shifting to more eco-friendly options. The use of cardboard boxes and sheets are becoming very common. Once the cardboard boxes are filled up, they are fastened tightly with the help of fastening tapes and strong adhesives. Cardboard packaging is stronger and more durable when compared to plastic packaging as there are no chances of wear and tear in the former. The other advantage of cardboard boxes is that after […]

We often wonder about the alternatives to plastic and other such products as they are causing a lot of pollution which possess a great risk to mankind in future. However how many of you know that there are already alternatives starting to appear in the market. Alternatives which are poised to change the way packaging industry is existing today. Over the last few years a lot of research has been carried out in order to find out the alternatives which can end our dependency on the packaging products produced by petroleum. In order to let you know more about these products here is our list top 5 future packaging materials which will soon be replacing most of the packaging materials used today. Plant Based Plastics The use of plastics obtained from plants is on rise. Some of the biggest firms have come together in order to promote this concept and as a result today many companies are going for the use of plant based plastics. Some of the popular names producing plant based plastics are Renmatix and Virent. Big brands like Coca Cola, Nestle and Nike have collaborated with World Wildlife Fund in establishing the Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance (BFA). BFA […]