by Dennis Salazar | Oct 23, 2026 | Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes, Sustainable Perspective, Sustainable People, Inside Sustainable Packaging, Sustainable Products
I don’t work for Amazon, so I don’t have a career or job to protect. I don’t even do any business with them as a supplier. My perspective is primarily that of a customer. I remain a grateful customer; however, I am burdened by nearly fifty years of experience in the...
by Michael Boik | Aug 19, 2026 | Mailer Envelopes, Packaging Suppliers, Packaging Solutions, Ecommerce Packaging, Sustainable Perspective, Sustainable Products
2026 has been a tumultuous time in the corrugated board industry, with multiple price increases from sheet plants impacting the cost of all boxes and corrugated mailers. These price increases often lead operations managers to reassess their packaging options and ask...
by Dennis Salazar | Aug 12, 2026 | Packaging Solutions, Sustainable Perspective, Sustainable People, Inside Sustainable Packaging, Sustainable Products
It has been a long time since I wrote about the three Rs in sustainability. For those who may have forgotten, they are Reduce, Recycle, and “the other guy” (for fellow Seinfeld fans), Reuse. All three facets of sustainability have become such a part of everyday life...
by Alan Wright | Jun 24, 2026 | Packaging Solutions, Sustainable Perspective, Information Center, Sustainable Products
We are firm believers that packaging should be more than a cost of doing business. When packaging is done right, it becomes a tool your sales and marketing teams can use to improve customer retention, attract new customers, and improve your brand image. If you find...
by Michael Boik | Apr 30, 2026 | Mailer Envelopes, Packaging Solutions, Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes, Sustainable Perspective, Inside Sustainable Packaging, Sustainable Products
We’ve all received clothing items purchased online that are packaged in plain or printed poly bags. There’s often a hole in the bag, and the presentation leaves much to be desired. Not to mention the sustainability elephant in the room. Lawmakers are cracking down on...
