What Does the Future Have in Store for Packaging Material?

There have been various developments in packaging materials with some innovations focusing on the “green” aspect of the product while others focus on increasing the overall efficiency of the packaging. There is stiff competition in the packaging market today for which manufacturers need to focus on using as less raw materials as possible without compromising on the safety of the contents as well as the durability of the package’s design. Check out some of the developments that have been going on in the packaging world.

Packaging Material Used in Transporting:

Innovations in packaging design coupled with the increasing trend of recycling products has enabled businesses to come up with economic packaging solutions that not only provide great cost benefits but they also help to take innovative progressions to the next level. Hybrids Pallets and Hybrid Containers are great examples of this trend. Pallets are usually made from wood but it is easily destroyed. Plastic, the next popular consideration, is durable but it can be expensive to bear. Innovators have come up with a unique solution that combines the best aspects of wood and plastic to create a hybrid container / packaging wherein wooden frames are combined joined with plastic remoulded bumpers. Less plastic means the package will go easy on the pocket. The use of wood would ensure higher capacities that what is made possible with the use of plastic alone.

Material Used in Product Packaging:

More than a defined manufacturing process segment, product packaging has evolved into an intrinsic art form which relies on science for feasible implementation while creative inclinations help to get valuable inspirations. Necessity is indeed the driving force behind innovation. Product manufacturers, especially edible products, in the EU are imprinting brands and other labels directly onto the skin of the produce to save up on packaging requirements.

Using Secondary Packaging for Enhanced Safety:

Secondary packaging usually refers to the use of cushioning material that is put inside the main packaging to protect delicate contents. In order to understand the implications of this component, take the example of large consignments of products that are already packed in individual packages. In order to transport them with maximum space utilization, the individual packages are further packed into larger boxes. These boxes are discarded after use and they do not even make it to the hands of the consumers. In a way, these secondary boxes are an avoidable addition to the overall packaging process. Businesses today are working towards eliminating the use of this secondary layer completely to save up on costs and contribute towards maximizing the correct utilization of resources.