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A History Class on Glass!

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Glass has been a staple in packaging for centuries. Historians have documented a history of glass which can be subdivided into different ages when this material was popularly used. Beginning with the earliest signs of glass containers in Mesopotamia around 1500BC, the evolution of glass took several turns along a series of evolutions which eventually led to the industrial age. Here’s an interesting recap of all the times in human history that glass usage took several shapes and forms, until they began to be used as the product packaging we see today. The Ancient World The first instance of a glass bottle being made for human use was recorded in 1500BC in ancient Mesopotamia. Glass at that time was manufactured from a natural substance known as natron which contains sodium carbonate decahydrate and sodium bicarbonate, and bits of sodium sulfate and sodium chloride. The science of molding glass into different shapes wasn’t known to man until Syrians discovered it in 1 st ...

The One-Stop Shop for All Your Packaging Needs!

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Whether it’s mass produced or home-based, almost every product requires packaging. Despite this, when developing a new product, most businesses deal with packaging-related concerns right at the end. While focusing on the product is crucial, you have to remember that if it doesn’t catch customers’ eyes, it won’t make it off store shelves. The packaging of your product is what differentiates your brand from others; it’s an important marketing tool that sets your business apart and sets a high standard. Never Overlook Your Packaging! Every year, around 95 percent  of new products fail. For a lot of them, it’s because the packaging just didn’t appeal to the customer, even if the product might have. The goal is to not only to boost your product’s visibility, but also to make people want  your product. Packaging is the first thing that people see when browsing, and the last thing you’d want is for people to walk by without even inspecting your product. To ensure that yo...

Essential Elements of Effective Packaging

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Research has found that most B2C purchase decisions are instinctive, and based on the product packaging’s shape, color, and spatial positioning (on a shelf, or otherwise). The consumer products market is heavily saturated and competition is cutthroat. The average supermarket carries around 42,000  different items, so your packaging needs to be spot-on in order for your product to be successfully differentiated. Here are the features that your product packaging must have in order to be successful. Superb Function and Form   At the most basic level, a product’s packaging is expected to keep it safe once it leaves the space where it was produced. This applies to every step of the process, from transportation to when it’s opened by the customer. For some products, this even applies during use—if it’s resealable. This is a must for perishable products like food items. Top Shelf Impact Packaging should also be eye-catching and attractive enough to attract customers’...

Medical Cannabis: Important Packaging Factors

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With the increasing legalization of cannabis and recreational use of cannabis products, markets have been flooded with a variety of options. Companies are trying to gain a foothold in the cannabis industry by offering compelling packages, cool logos, and branding tactics. With so many different products in the market, how you pack can be a game changer for your business. While customer preferences for different strains of cannabis can be different, they all agree on three things: the freshness, flavor, and quality of the products. Proper storage in ideal packaging can make or break your product. Here are a few important factors to consider when selecting the right packaging for your cannabis products: Protection from Air and Moisture Cannabis flowers go through a lengthy curing process where they’re exposed to carefully-controlled amounts of air and moisture. This is done to make sure the product retains content such as terpene and cannabinoid for maximum flavor and effect. ...

Why CBD Oil Is Good For Your Dog

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Giving CBD oil to dogs is becoming a trend and people love the benefits it comes with for their pets. CBD or cannabidiol is a substance found in the hemp or cannabis plant. CBD has no potential intoxicating effects as it isn’t a psychoactive stimulus. Rather, it provides your pet with pain-relieving and calming sensations. The oil acts by targeting the neural receptors located in the organs, the central nervous system, the immune cells, and the brain to stimulate relaxing effects. CBD has incredible positive impacts for your dog and more and more people are opting to use it to treat their furry friends. Check out the top benefits of CBD oil for dogs: Relieves Pain: CBD oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce joint swelling which can lead to arthritis in dogs. It also helps relieve pain , aches, and other discomfort caused by degenerative diseases in dogs. As a pain reliever, it targets joints and gives your pet relief from the pain and stiffness. It also soothe...

Uses of Spray Bottle at Home

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You’d be amazed to learn about all the cool and useful things that a glass spray bottle can be used for. Spray bottles are immensely versatile. They can be used to make a variety of products, the recipes for which you can easily make at home. The products can be of great utility and you can even try and build a business out of them if you can market them successfully. If you have a knack for DIY  recipes, you’ll fall in love with this little bottle. To become one of the 15 million  Americans who are self-employed entrepreneurs, all you need to do is master the recipes, get yourself some good spray bottles, do some spot-on marketing, and you’re good to go. Here are some products that you can make with spray bottles, along with their recipes. Cleaner An all-purpose cleaner can be made by mixing one cup of water with one cup of distilled vinegar and around 15 drops of essential oil. This cleaner can be used for cleaning all around the house and its utility is really ...

Choosing the Right Kind of Packaging for your Cannabis Products

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With the increasing popularity of cannabis products and their availability legally across many US states, cannabis producers are now focusing on packaging marijuana to suit the needs of its users. Since cannabis products need to retain its freshness, its packaging needs to adhere to necessary regulations , along with being eye-catching to potential consumers. The marijuana market  is getting more and more competitive by the day, and product packaging is an essential component of brand development for producers and sellers alike. So what packaging options can you choose from for your cannabis products? Here are a few options you can consider. Rigid packaging This type of packaging has a solid container, usually made of glass  or metal . It is heavier, not disposable and can be reused if need be. The hard shell offers the cannabis products mechanical protection, and holds it firmly in place. This makes for a steady packaging presentation. Glass jars Glass jars a...