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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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Anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and security packaging market to reach $3.6 billion in 2022

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%, …

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27 Insanely Clever Crafts You Can Make With Cardboard

1. Sequin Letter Garland 2. Desktop Catchall Organizer Erin Loechner / designformankind.com 3. Geometric Cardboard Lamp 4. Cardboard Chandelier 5. Faux Antique Tin Letter 6. Apartment Door Number 7. Tube Shelf 8. Coffee Table 9. Lighted Marquee Sign 10. Cardboard Roll Mirror 11. Geometric Cardboard Sculpture 12. Cup Holder Wall Decor 13. Oversized Steampunk Playing Card Art   14. EAT Kitchen Sign 15. Metallic Wall Art 16. Cloud Bookcase 17. Geometric Lantern 18. Playdome …

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Packaging innovation over the decades

The packaging world is always evolving, and I’ve witnessed significant shifts in the industry since my start with PMMI back in 1990. We’ve seen countless trends come and go over the years, requiring brands to adapt to fluctuating consumer demands. As a result, our industry is constantly pushed to design with innovation and employ cutting-edge …

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Hershey’s new display-ready case reduces corrugated by 32%

Redesigning the display-ready case for its packaged chocolate products from a two-piece to a one-piece box helps move Hershey toward its goal of reducing its packaging material by 25 million pounds by 2025. The Hershey Co. has redesigned the display-ready case for its chocolate packaged candy, proving that significant sustainability advantages can be achieved simply …

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