Diverse ongoing threats, new regulatory requirements for life critical products, and technical evolution will fuel market growth for anti- counterfeiting packaging technologies across the next five years, according to exclusive new data from Smithers Pira. Smithers’ forecasts this global market will grow during the period 2017–2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%, […]
Corrugated, Sustainability
Japanese Artist Transforms Old Amazon Cardboard Boxes into Amazing Sculptures
Artist Monami Ohno is formally trained in 3-D animation, but the Japanese creative has made a name for herself as a sculptor. Instead of clay, wood, or other conventional materials, however, Ohno has opted to specialize in an unusual medium: cardboard. Specifically, Ohno uses discarded Amazon boxes to her create her collection of jaw-dropping and detailed cardboard sculptures. Using the recycled paper products, […]
Corrugated, Sustainability
How Long Does Cardboard Take to Decompose?
Cardboard Overview Cardboard is relatively biodegradable. Given time, microorganisms and other decomposers will break the fibers of the cardboard down and produce soil. The rate at which this happens depends on a number of factors, including the type of cardboard, the state of the cardboard at the beginning of the decomposition process and the nature […]
Corrugated
Why do cats love chilling out in boxes so much? Scientists could have the answer
It’s about time we got to the bottom of why cats love cardboard boxes so much While some scientists attempt to solve the mysteries of the universe, others are busy finding out what’s up with cats and their love of boxes. Cat lovers across the country will know the feeling of dejection after being shunned […]
Beauty, Corrugated, Designers
30 Amazing Cardboard DIY Furniture Ideas
There are so many interesting things that you can do it yourself. Use your creative part of yourself and make art. Find some material that is suitable for you and your character. We found very interesting material that is very easy to find and also is recycled. So you will help the eco system and […]
Corrugated, Innovation
Packaging Trends: Latest Innovation Examples from 2017
UK packaging consultancy and TurnAvisual partner ThePackHub has collated some interesting recent packaging innovations to help you keep you up-to-speed with the latest developments. The innovations are a selection from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone database. Sustainability as a top priority – bio-based fruit packaging enriched with tomato plant fibres Using easily recyclable and unusual material for packaging […]
Beauty, Corrugated, CPG
Why Corrugated?
Corrugated packaging protects products in ways often taken for granted. It adapts easily to all shapes and sizes, optimising handling and distribution and interlocking stacking features minimize movement in transit. It can also be customised for easy opening and handling without damaging the product in-store. Corrugated has great retail appeal too. Today’s advanced printing methods […]
Corrugated, Sustainability
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes – the Strong Solution
Cardboard boxes remain the most popular way to post anything too big to fit into an envelope. Despite the huge advances made in material sciences, the relatively natural cardboard is yet to be beaten for price, adaptability and strength. Corrugated cardboard is made by joining two sheets of cardboard with a layer of tightly folded […]
Corrugated
Spain : 30% longer shelf life thanks to new cardboard box
The company Saeco and the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) have developed a cardboard box with antimicrobial properties that makes it possible to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables by more than 30 percent. It is a box made with a type of “active cardboard” that has been developed by the company […]
Corrugated, Trends
Top 3 trends impacting the containerboard market through 2020
Technavio’s latest report on the containerboard market in North America provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016-2020. The top three emerging trends driving the containerboard market in North America according to Technavio’s research analysts are: 1) Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions 2) Demand for premium […]