by Dennis Salazar | May 18, 2023 | DTC Boxes
The above question is one of the most baffling in all of DTC packaging, but it really does not have to be. Corrugated board composition is a complex topic, but it can be simplified so that even a first-time box designer and buyer can understand which option is best...
by Dennis Salazar | May 9, 2023 | DTC Boxes
For anyone who regularly reads this blog, you know I often review and comment on e-commerce packaging used by a variety of companies. More often than not, the comments are not very flattering because I point out excessive packaging material waste and, in many cases,...
by Dennis Salazar | Apr 14, 2023 | Culture
Next week we will be celebrating our 53rd Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd. As the black and white NYT photo in this post shows, the very first Earth Day in 1970 was a VERY big deal. Later, in 1987 sustainability became a frequent topic of conversation, especially...
by Dennis Salazar | Mar 23, 2023 | Ecommerce Packaging
When we do the math, my wife/partner and I have been in the packaging industry over a combined 70 years. Our company, Salazar Packaging is now over 23 years old. That is a lot of experience, watching trends come and go, but what we are most proud of is our...
by Dennis Salazar | Mar 10, 2023 | Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes
In this age of knowledge sharing, and internet resources including YouTube videos, it is not unusual for people to believe they can do anything. That may work well for repairing a lawn mower or clothes washer, but not necessarily for doing your own structural and...
