Are plastic food containers safe to reuse

ARE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS SAFE TO REUSE? Most people have been relying on plastic storage containers for food preservation for years now. From Japanese takeout to last night’s spaghetti in a bowl, plastics are ubiquitous with food storage. While these types of containers do come in handy for more reasons than you may even realize, recently the potential health risks associated the public, r...

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Wood Pallets vs. Plastic Pallets

Looking to use pallets in your business? Not sure which ones to use? Pallets are great investments for any business and are an important part of any industry supply chain. Pallets can be made from a variety of materials, including but not limited to wood and plastic. Each offers its own advantages and disadvantages for specific business needs. The following is a simple guide that you can use to de...

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How to Refurbish a Wooden Crate

Want something new in your home? Want to try refurbishing a wooden crate? There’s nothing better than using your decorative skills to transform an old wooden crate into a new furniture piece. Wooden crates have been used for a variety of different applications in industries. These days, many people use wooden crates to store everyday household items, from magazines, CDs, and DVDs, to the TV remo...

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The Evolution of Eco-Friendly B2B Packaging

Going green is a big movement that companies are trying to push out. Consumers want to learn how companies are helping the environment. With this infographic, a business will be able to learn how something as small as packaging can play a huge role when it comes to saving the planet. Read More

Reusable and Sustainable Packaging: Why Today is the Day for Your Company to Make the Switch

Reusable and Sustainable Packaging: Why Today is the Day for Your Company to Make the Switch It’s no secret to anyone that the general public is more aware of the importance of sustainability now than ever before. In fact, the chances are excellent that most people you know have taken at least a few steps toward living cleaner, greener lifestyles on a personal basis. Whether they’re do...

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Plastic Packaging & You

Before reading this article, discard all knowledge you thought you had on plastic packaging. Plastic packaging has taken over our lives from the food we eat to the tiny packages of batteries that require two people and a pocketknife to open. Plastic packaging secures our product and makes sure our convenient sandwiches stay fresh in the grocery store. The majority of us do not give much thou...

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Recycled Packaging Stats You Did Not Know!

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Collapsible Wire Baskets, a Versatile Container for your Business Needs

  Collapsible wire baskets are one of the most versatile containers that can be used in the manufacturing business. They come in many different sizes, are see-through, and are stackable, making them perfect for a wide variety of uses in a manufacturing facility.   Collapsible wire baskets are the perfect solution for warehouse storage and organization. They allow you to save floor space by...

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What To Do With Wire Baskets

So you have a bunch of wire baskets around your home, do you? Maybe you have purchased them, acquired them, or handcrafted them over the years, but never had use for them. Well, today I will present you with some ways that you can put those wire baskets to use. Instead of letting them collect dust and rust in your garage or closet, you can employ them around your house for various purposes, includ...

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Industrial Totes for Distribution

When it comes to transporting materials, finished products or other items back and forth between facilities, between work stations or between your company and your distributors, there is no better or more versatile container to address this need than industrial totes. Industrial totes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, making them the perfect container solution for distributing items in a numb...

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Used Pallet Containers Help Conserve Warehouse Storage Space

If there is anything that a business knows, it\'s that it has to be versatile and flexible when it comes to meeting the needs of its customers. In order to meet this need, businesses know that they have to control costs. Part of this strategy for some businesses comes in the form of storing bulk materials in the warehouse. Different businesses have different storage and packaging needs. Some busin...

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How to Lower Your Business's Carbon Footprint

  We\'ve all heard the statistics: companies are responsible for over half of the total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the environment. It\'s one of the main reasons that so many businesses have tried to reduce their carbon footprint and shake the reputation. If your business hasn\'t taken that route just yet, there are a few things it can do to reduce its carbon footprint a...

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