What Are Compostable Materials and How Can Businesses Use Them in Packaging? 10 Tips
Many manufacturers and retailers do not know which packaging materials are fully compostable, which are less compostable, and which will virtually never decompose. There is growing global awareness of what compostable packaging options are available, and we might have said that manufacturers don’t know and they don’t care—but this is no longer true. Experts predict […]
The 3 Types of Packaging That Matter to Suppliers
As a supplier, you could drown in suggestions for different types of packaging because there are so many. As a manufacturer, you want to focus on what you are good at – producing and shipping items. So why does deciding which kind of packaging to use seem so complicated? Packaging is ostensibly of lesser importance; […]
10 Disadvantages of Plastic: A Business Approach To The Problems Of Plastic
Plastic materials appear to be an inextricable part of our business lives. We produce plastic products, wrap them in plastic bags, and sell them to people who will probably use them with other plastic items. Claims that plastic production results in environmental issues and that plastic waste accumulates in islands such as the Great Pacific Garbage […]
5 Pros of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene
Today, there is a broad selection of packaging options. How can a purchasing director decide which material is best for the product? The purchase department grapples with the cost and quality of packaging and delivery risks, and distributors struggle with supplier performance. While the cost of packaging materials is an important factor, choosing inferior-quality packaging […]
The Top 10 Reasons to Use Flexible Packaging for Your Products
83% of suppliers enjoy using flexible packaging of some type. Packaging is a prominent aspect of materials procurement and distribution for almost every product. So, it is understandable that a Director of Material Procurement or a company owner wants to be clear about the benefits of flexible packaging in deciding whether it is the correct packaging for […]
24 Product Data Sheet Terms: The Complete Shrink Film Glossary
How to Understand a Product Data Sheet About Flxtite® Shrink Films Folene Packaging understands consumer needs for various types of film packaging. We ensure that our products meet users’ desired specifications and the highest quality standards. The result is high-quality shrink-packaging products that match user requirements. We describe each product’s specifications clearly in the product […]
Lean Operations for Packaging Efficiency: 10 KPIs
Inefficient operations waste resources, including delaying product delivery and increasing operating costs. Suppliers and distributors struggle with inefficient distribution management, among other supply-chain inefficiencies, which negatively affect the movement of goods from supplier, distributor, or manufacturer to the point of sale. However, in the packaging field, lean packaging contributes to efficiency and can significantly impact […]
10 Reasons to Audit Waste Streams at Your Commercial Facility
Some companies understand the value of a waste audit, and some have yet to discover it. The first type of businesses order regular waste audits, as waste management professionals recommend. The other companies only investigate waste sorting once they encounter problems, through a lack of policy adherence or inflated waste removal expenses. When a company […]
Crosslinks in Polymers: 4 Advantages for More Economical Packaging
Manufacturers and distributors invest more than money when choosing packaging for their products. It’s an investment of time and energy and an expression of trust too. The purchasing department hopes the packaging materials will hold and protect the product until the end user discards the packaging. Cross linking is a feature that significantly improves packaging […]
8 Tips For Waste Reduction In The Supply Chain
Aside from the colossal expense associated with processing 200 million tons of trash and packaging waste generated by Americans each year (about $50 per ton, or around $2 per person per day), there is growing awareness about irreversible damage being done to the planet. The creation of landfills is destroying up to 1,800,000 acres of […]
