The State of Packaging – 2015 (Interview 1)

The State of Packaging – 2015 (Interview 1)

A few years ago I interviewed a group in the packaging industry to get their viewpoints on the state of packaging. There were some varied thoughts and opinions and I felt that now would be a good time to revisit the subject with some new questions. So to start the...
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

We all read (or try to read) the Nutrition Label that the FDA requires on food packaging. I’ve seen many people looking the label over while shopping in grocery stores and wonder what the consensus is. Well, it seems that the information wasn’t conveying...
Does Retro Packaging Always Work?

Does Retro Packaging Always Work?

I came across this recent article in the BBC about retro packaging stating the following: “A new trend in Portugal is seeing shopkeepers stock their shelves with products and packaging which deliberately hark back to the designs of previous decades. Toys,...
Recycling Old Faithful and Doing It Justice

Recycling Old Faithful and Doing It Justice

Beginning January 1, 2012 landfills in the state of Illinois will not accept electronic devices such as televisions, computers and cell phones. Those kinds of devices must, instead, be disposed of through a recycling company or organization. We’re all aware of...