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Ever wondered why those giant tomatoes at the grocery store taste like cardboard?

This is why everyone is hoarding toilet paper

A consumer behavior researcher explains why toilet paper shelves are bare.

Over or Under? The Great Toilet Paper Debate [Infographic]

By Erich Scholl | source: Feb 11th, 2014<br>How do you orient your toilet paper? Over, under, don’t care at all? It’s a question that 50% of the population thinks about, yet seemingly never talks about. At first thought, this subject might be brushed off as trivial, however it could have psychological implications that are anything but<br>It wasn’t until 1879 when toilet paper rolls began being mass produced. Before this blessed day people used, well, one can only imagine. However, this feat…

What's Up With Everyone Plastic-Wrapping Their Luggage?

Sustainable packaging materials: worth the cost?

One of the biggest challenges for producers of environmentally-friendly packaging is to convince consumers that these sustainable materials are...

An ode to the many uses for a plastic bag, In Short

Stephen Chittenden explores the many uses for a plastic bag.

When Does The Use Of Compostable Packaging Materials Make Sense?

Compostable packaging materials are becoming a popular alternative to traditional packaging materials. But, when do they actually make sense for your consumers?

What Are PCR and PIR Packaging Materials?

Looking to learn more about PCR and PIR packaging materials? Read on!

What Are The Different Types Of Packaging Materials?

When you think of packaging, you probably think of cardboard and styrofoam, but, there are many different types of packaging materials. Let's explore some of the most popular items!

Did This Woman put Gasoline in a Plastic Bag??

Will there be a run on bio-based packaging materials soon?

We’ve seen quite a bit of activity and interest in bio-based packaging materials recently. We wanted to gauge their current use and expected growth within the packaging community, so we included a series of focused questions in our annual survey of packaging and sustainability.

Your cotton tote is pretty much the worst replacement for a plastic bag

You have to use a cotton tote thousands of times to make up for its environmental impact.

Biomimicry: Using fungi to grow packaging material

Biology is influencing design and Biomimicry in packaging is a science that studies nature's models and then uses these designs and processes to solve human problems.

Compostable VS Biodegradable Packaging Materials: What's The Difference?

Are compostable and biodegradable packaging materials the same thing? Not quite! Read on for clarification!

Are Plastic Bag Bans Garbage?

A national movement to ban plastic bags is gaining steam, but these restrictions may actually hurt the environment more than help it.

To ban or to tax? 'Tis the question for plastic bag legislation

When it comes to plastic bag legislation, which type is better for the environment, and which do retailers prefer?

Plastic bag use plummets with fees, report finds

A new report claims that shoppers on Long Island are using more than a billion fewer plastic bags due to a fee to use them went into effect a year ago.

The Top 5 Mistakes When You Buy Packaging Materials

Want to avoid costly mistakes when you buy packaging? Dive into this article for the low down!

Questions To Answer Before You Buy Packaging Materials And Machinery

So, you want to buy packaging machinery and materials? Answer these questions first!