Tag Archives: sustainable packaging

Globe Guard® Reusable Box Sealer – temporary closure for RSC style shipping and storage boxes

May 16, 2012 | By John

GGRBS - easily open and close any RSC box

Since first launching our patent pending Globe Guard® Reusable Box Sealer, we have discovered many new applications and uses for it thanks to our customers’ ideas and suggestions.

The fact is that anytime you need to hold a traditional RSC style shipping box closed temporarily because you plan to go back in and out of the box, box sealing tape (even ours) is the wrong solution. For applications where reuse and repacking are certain, the Reusable Box Sealer is … Read More

Five Best Non-Tree Paper Packaging Solutions

May 10, 2012 | By Rich Cohen

Keeping up with the newest sustainable packaging alternatives is like keeping up with the latest techie gadgets. The sustainable packaging market is evolving rapidly, and yesterday’s top alternative fiber option may have been replaced with a new sustainable option. We’re happy to see the great momentum and on-going development in sustainable packaging and adhesive labels. Let’s look at some of the latest and greatest in sustainable packaging and labels.

Here are five hot, new products in non-tree packaging, paper and … Read More

FREE GREEN BOXES! What Box Sizes Do YOU Need and Want?

April 19, 2012 | By Dennis Salazar

Salazar Packaging just added three new boxes to our Globe Guard® store and are eager to dramatically grow our stock list this year.

In an effort to encourage and reward new box size suggestions, now through July 31, 2012, we are offering 100 free boxes (with the purchase of 200) if you are the first to submit a new RSC-style shipping box or die-cut mailer box that we select to add to our stock list.

I really want to use … Read More

Sample Packaging and Fulfillment

April 4, 2012 | By Dennis Salazar

Manufacturers are always eager to place products in the hands of consumers who may be interested and are inclined to buy them. Those consumer products include a wide variety of items like organic foods, natural cosmetics, gluten-free snacks and even some health supplements.

Unfortunately, consumers are busier than ever, may have a difficult time finding these products and are reluctant to try an unfamiliar product when the only way to try it is to buy a large and sometimes expensive … Read More

Packaging Made from Coconut Fiber and Hemp Fiber

March 28, 2012 | By Rich Cohen

A blog post starting with Ziggy Marley may seem off topic, but no worries, it will be about packaging.

Have you noticed coconut water is much more prominent at supermarkets now? Health claims for coconut water contribute toward driving the momentum of the coconut trend, and it seems there are more and more companies launching new coconut water drinks. A few weeks ago at the 2012 Expo West Natural Products show I was amazed to see so many new coconut … Read More

Xela Pack’s Pill & Powder Packaging

March 21, 2012 | By Anthony Gentile

Xela Pack recently exhibited at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA. It was a great show with tons of great products new and old, and if it is any sign of things to come in the natural products market, I think the future is very bright. Consumers are becoming more aware of their options each year, and it seems as though they are starting to care more about the companies they are buying from, and not just the … Read More

ALL Globe Guard® Mailer Envelopes on Sale for 5th Anniversary Sale

March 7, 2012 | By Dennis Salazar

As part of our month-long 5^th anniversary celebration, we are happy to be able to place all four types of our popular mailer envelopes on sale until March 31, 2012. This includes our unpadded paper mailers, our cushioned paper mailers, bubble-lined cushioned plastic mailers and our newest addition – our unpadded plastic mailer envelopes.

Why Are Mailer Envelopes Growing in Popularity?

Most recently, it is about shipping costs. Whether you are shipping USPS, FedEx or UPS, it is costing … Read More

Busy Consumers Spur Innovation in Food Packaging

February 29, 2012 | By Allen King

Standing in line at Starbucks the other day, I glanced at the cold case that was strategically located beside the line of customers. No, I wasn’t hungry. It was more of a field survey of how a forward-thinking foodservice operator is taking advantage of the latest packaging innovations. Over the years, Starbucks has been quite vocal about its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, with initiatives to reduce waste by carefully selecting recyclable materials, smart waste recovery and recycling programs, … Read More

The Difference Between Partitions and Molded Pulp for Protective Packaging Applications

February 22, 2012 | By Dennis Salazar

Custom molded pulp tray in custom printed mailer box

At Salazar Packaging, we specialize at developing custom packaging solutions that are competitively priced and as green as possible. They vary from a wide variety of packaging papers including indented, bogus, Kraft and even tissue to biodegradable air pillows and “bubble on demand” type solutions. We also offer an endless array of custom-fabricated corrugated products including inserts, corner protectors and shock-absorbing designs. Some are basic void fill, while others provide critical blocking and bracing to preserve and protect the contents … Read More

100% Recycled Rigid Box Board, Every Time, Always

February 15, 2012 | By Rich Cohen

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100% Recycled Box Board

It seems like every business wants to build a sustainable branded product line around eco-friendly packaging these days. We have found it doesn’t matter if you seek custom sustainable boxes for chocolate, jewelry, clothing or any other specialty product – a better green package is increasingly important. Does this describe your company?

As a proud pioneer of wholesale sustainable packaging, Distant Village is accustomed to innovating and introducing a leading edge of green and sustainable value … Read More