Why does a bottle have to be round? What if we made a square water bottle? Apparently, that's what the marketers and designers at Sidel thought when they created the new Nitro Square bottle.
Children today drink very little water. This is especially true in the EU and Northern European countries. Doctors have repeatedly pointed out this problem, but parents' attempts to get their children to drink water and in sufficient quantities for health often fail. Therefore, it's not surprising that manufacturers have also stepped in to address this issue.
The idea of laser marking products has been floating around for some time now. Several companies have announced the development of technologies that would enable laser marking on an industrial scale. LasX was the first to achieve this feat.
Cosmetic packaging is perhaps the most complex area of packaging. It must protect the cosmetics from environmental influences, resist any reactions with the product, and at the same time be attractive, often having a premium appearance. However, new EU packaging legislation affects absolutely all companies, including cosmetic brands. This means they are forced to seek alternative packaging options.
We've written about barrier coatings before, but the topic remains relevant. After all, plastic-based barrier coatings often make recycling paper packaging difficult or impossible. British company Xampla offers a solution.
It's no secret that fresh food products require not only special storage conditions but often special packaging as well. Creating recyclable packaging for such products is no easy task.
Have you ever wondered why cups for sour cream, yogurt, desserts, etc. are round? Or maybe it’s worth doing differently? Will the changes bring any benefits? You never know until you try. And Greiner Packaging decided to give it a try.