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Trends in Fresh Produce Packaging
One of the big ones is the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Consumers are really looking for eco-friendly options like recyclable or compostable packaging materials. It is all about reducing waste and being kinder to the environment while providing longer shelf life.
Another trend that is gaining traction is convenience packaging. People are busier than ever, and they want produce that is ready to go. That is why we are seeing more pre-cut and pre-packaged fruits and veggies, as well as portion-controlled packaging for on-the-go snacking. It is all about making life easier for consumers.
The importance of eye-catching packaging designs. When it comes to fresh produce, customers want to see what they are getting. Packaging that allows for easy visibility of the product, while also providing useful information like origin, nutritional content, and sustainability certifications, is becoming increasingly popular.
Produce Growers and Packing Houses are following these trends. They are using materials that can be recycled or composted to reduce their impact on the environment. They are also exploring bio-based plastics and plant-based films that not only protect the product but also help extend its shelf life. It is all about finding innovative solutions that are both functional and sustainable.
There is also a lot to say about shelf-life extension. Growers are exploring advanced packaging technologies such as modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and active packaging options. MAP involves modifying the gas composition within the package to create an optimal environment for freshness, while active packaging incorporates functionalities like moisture control or antimicrobial properties to preserve the quality of the produce for a longer period.
These trends in fresh produce packaging are all about making a positive impact. From sustainability to innovation, growers and packing houses are working together to bring packaging solutions that are not only functional but also good for the environment. It is exciting to see how the industry is evolving and finding new ways to keep our fruits and veggies fresh and tasty.
Let us not forget about packaging automation. We are seeing a lot of companies embracing packaging automation.
Automation boosts productivity and efficiency. It can take care of tasks like weighing, sorting, and packaging, which means less manual labor and increased throughput. By improving productivity, automation enables businesses to handle larger volumes and meet demand efficiently, while reducing operational costs. Automation helps minimize errors, rework, and product waste, further contributing to significant cost savings.
When fresh produce is harvested, it is usually at its peak freshness. But over time, exposure to air, moisture, and other external factors can cause it to deteriorate. That is where packaging comes in. By using automated systems, we can create a controlled environment for the produce, keeping it in the best possible condition. We can seal the produce in specialized materials that provide a protective barrier. These materials can regulate factors like oxygen and humidity, creating an ideal atmosphere that slows down the aging process.
Packaging automation ensures that this protective barrier is consistently applied. Each package is sealed with precision, leaving no room for error resulting in less waste. This means that every piece of produce gets the same level of protection, maintaining its freshness for longer periods.
When you choose Quick Pak Inc, you are getting more than just products. We are here to provide our customers with complete packaging solutions that are tailored specifically for the fresh produce industry. For more information on produce packaging call us at 813 242 6995 or [email protected]
#pricing news#stretch film pricing#quickpakinc#resin pricing#coreless film#quick pak inc#free pallet wrapper#stretch film#youtube#free machine#packaging produce automation#MAP packaging#bio plastics
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NORTH PACIFIC GYRE NOW WORKS AS A ISLAND, WHERE COASTAL SPECIES CAN THRIVE
Researchers have recently prove that the high seas are colonized by a diverse array of coastal species, which survive and reproduce in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a collection of floating marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean, in the open ocean.
Researchers examined 105 items of floating plastic items collected from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and identified 484 marine invertebrate organisms on the debris, accounting for 46 different species, of which 37 coastal were invertebrate species from coastal habitats, largely of Western Pacific origin. Most of these coastal species possessed either direct development or asexual reproduction, possibly facilitating long-term persistence on rafts.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is so huge that the findings suggest plastic pollution in the ocean might be enabling the creation of new floating ecosystems of species that are not normally able to survive in the open ocean.
These emergent properties of plastic rafts may play an important role in sustaining diverse biofouling communities, but more research is needed to understand how such emergent properties may drive colonization, succession and trophic interactions of coastal and pelagic taxa associated with floating plastics.
Photo above: Floating plastic debris from the the Eastern North Pacific Subtropical Gyre showing coastal organism living on. Photos courtesy of The Ocean Cleanup.
Photo below: Graphic of the debris collection sites, illustrated as diamonds, in the Eastern North Pacific Ocean Subtropical Gyre. Model of the predicted concentration of debris, the more red, the most you could find marine debris.
Reference (Open Access): Haram et al. 2023 Extent and reproduction of coastal species on plastic debris in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre. Nat Ecol Evol
#plastic debris#marine pollution#north pacific subtropical gyre#5 gyres#great pacific garbage patch#pacific ocean#science#scienceblr#sciblr#marine science#marine biology#biology#bioblr#bio
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my fish and my trash
#arttex#artists on tumblr#plastic waste#imgelem#spec bio#technically . cuz theres made up creatures in here that i can elaborate on akdhskfjskfj#i looove you longbead fish ♡♡♡♡
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había en él metáforas tan monstruosas como orquídeas y con la misma sutileza de color.
🦷⭐️🩸 i edited the first photo, so give me credits if you're going to use it.
#woodz#archive moodboard#grunge#art moodboard#messy bios#alternative moodboard#visual archive#messy aesthetic#messy moodboard#angelcore moodboard#woodz moodboard#messy icons#messy locs#plastic tree
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5 Best Alternatives to Finally Replace Plastic. Plastic is firmly established in our daily lives, but we all know plastic recycling doesn’t really happen. So what can we do? We can convert starches, fungi, seaweed, heck, even shrimp tails into plastic alternatives and bioplastic. Let’s review five of the most interesting advances I’ve come across — including that shrimpy stuff. But are any of these plastic alternatives actually viable? Or are we literally grasping at straws?
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#Undecided with Matt Ferrell#solarpunk#plastic#bio plastic#starches#fungi#mycelium#seaweed#hemp#hempcrete#shrimp#shrimp shells#vegan leather#pleather#Youtube
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#like I've been wondering that a lot lately#btw we do paper/plastic/glass/bio/mixed here#QueenOfPosts
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Do you have any information on plastic cups?
yes! plastic cups are a very diverse species group and there's a ton of different kinds. they're closely related to glass cups, their body texture is just different from adaptation to different environments. their closest non-cup relatives are likely bottles, which are not really closely related at all.
the most interesting thing about cups is the liquid inside them. all cups are born with at least SOME fluids, though the total amount and especially the color (and thickness) can vary. sick cups are more likely to have thick fluids. this fluid provides several uses for the object, including helping regulate body temperature, circulation, respiration, hormonal regulation, and more. it's kept inside their primary body cavity via a very thin transparent membrane on the top of their bodies. this membrane keeps air from entering the cavity and prevents small splashes of fluid from escaping, though its fragility makes it prone to being torn, punctured or otherwise injured. large amounts of fluid can escape if the cup is knocked over or is upside down. these objects have a naturally very good sense of balance to mitigate these issues, but accidents still happen. it also doesn't protect from things like water from swimming or rain, which causes the fluid to become diluted. this requires medical treatment to be fixed.
the membrane is strongest when the object is first born and gets weaker over the course of their life, sometimes disappearing entirely in old age. cups that are born without their membrane are almost always unable to survive. there ARE reports of cups surviving losing all their fluid, but this is rare and always causes health issues that require professional treatment. there are options for objects with injured membranes - it will grow back very slowly on its own (given lots of care), but for objects born without one they may need special lids or caps to stay safe. if your cup didn't have fluids inside when you adopted it and you haven't taken it to the vet before, DO SO IMMEDIATELY. liquid-less cups are prone to many health conditions and require specialized care.
personality wise, cups are typically a friendly species, though they can be a bit cautious. they get along with lots of object types! they're a strictly indoor species and removing them from their enclosure can cause them stress. they do best in small groups of other objects of different types, though it's extremely important they not be kept with objects that can cause their fluids to spill.
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who was going to tell me that this was a thing!!!
credit to Tara v/d Voort on flickr
#┄─ 🥀 * LEI WULONG : queue.#┄─ 🥀 * OOC : jolyne’s ted talks.#(i'm keeping my eyes peeled whenever i go to comic con if i see him)#(problem is with these types of action figure and dolls from the 90s and 2000s the plastic bodies get discolored over time)#(i have therapy today i'll finish basic info on my muses and open the bio page up)#(i have yet to finish writing bios but i'll have updates when i do for any of muses)
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Defining Sustainable Packaging.
What does sustainable packaging mean? It is packaging that considers sustainability and minimizes environmental impact throughout its lifecycle.
For packaging to be considered sustainable, the design, manufacturing, use and disposal or repurposing of the packaging must consider everything from the raw materials it is made from through to the carbon emissions associated with the packaging and even how it is handled.
If you are wondering if the packaging, you are considering is environmentally friendly, it is worth noting these characteristics:
Material used: Packaging that is sustainable often centers around renewable and recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, and bioplastics. Eco-friendly materials are characterized by being responsibly sourced and having a lower carbon footprint.
Waste reduction: Packaging that can be easily recycled or composted and optimizing packaging design to reduce excess material usage will make it even more sustainable.
Energy and fuel efficiency: Packaging that is manufactured using energy-efficient processes and technologies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, optimized packaging designs that minimize pack size and weight can maximize efficiency while minimizing fuel consumption.
Extended product lifecycle: More sustainable packaging will have a longer life cycle. Reuse and recycling of packaging materials is a crucial part of this.
Common Sustainable Packaging Materials: To start using sustainable packaging, you can choose from materials like recycled paper, compostable options, and bio-based plastics. Let us delve into some of the common materials used in sustainable packaging and the advantages they offer.
Recycled paper and cardboard made from recycled post-consumer waste, recycled paper and cardboard help conserve natural resources and reduce landfill waste. Recycled content materials also create fewer carbon emissions too.
Bio-based plastics: the right bioplastic can be a good sustainable packaging choice. To be as eco-friendly as possible you need to choose a bioplastic that is made from a biomass like starch, vegetable oil or sugar cane that can biodegrade. They are ideal for single-use items like packaging films and bags.
Reusable packaging: Reusable packaging aims to cut waste by designing products that can be used multiple times. Reusable packaging can be made with many materials including aluminum, wood, and plastic.
Compostable materials: compostable materials break down into nutrient-rich compost when disposed of in the right conditions. They are typically made from renewable resources like plant fibers or starches. These materials are suitable for food packaging, disposable cutlery, and other single-use items. It is worth noting that not all compostable packaging materials are equal. They need to meet certain requirements to be classed as home compostable.
By using sustainable packaging materials, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility. These materials offer advantages such as reduced carbon footprint, resource conservation, and improved brand image.
Key advantages include:
-Minimizing your carbon emissions.
-Reducing packaging waste.
-Reducing overall packaging costs and mitigating associated packaging levies.
-Improving your brand image with eco-conscious consumers.
-In summary, sustainable packaging can play an integral role in your sustainability strategy.
At Quick Pak Inc, we understand the significance of sustainable packaging for businesses. We offer a wide range of eco-friendly packaging solutions that can help you achieve your sustainability goals. From recycled cardboard boxes to compostable packaging materials, we have options to suit your specific needs.
Contact us today at 813 242 6995 or [email protected] to learn more about our sustainable packaging solutions and how they can benefit your business.
#pricing news#stretch film pricing#resin pricing#quickpakinc#coreless film#stretch film#quick pak inc#free pallet wrapper#free machine#youtube#green packaging#bio plastics#reuse and recycle packaging
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i am once again taking sealed boxes containing meals prepared by the restaurant beneath my flat out of the waste bins bc it's perfectly good food and i have free access to it
#ALSO it's not even the point but they put the WHOLE-ASS PLASTIC CONTAINER into the organic waste bin#last time i checked#plastic ain't bio-degradable!!!!!!!#for context#i grew up in a household where we simultaneously wasted a lot of food and also considered separating our trash really important#what else is a girl to do
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did they change chris’ fucking face again. how many times are we gonna do this capcom
#add ‘addicted to plastic surgery’ to his bio at this point 😭 he looks different every game#and every movie 😭#re5 re8 chris supremacy…. i miss u ladies
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Another night to hyperfixate on working on the Battle Shell prototype. I'm making a SUPER rough prototype of the plating system right now and I've roughly have the measurements and placements figured out for the top half of the battle shell. I'll make a post later officially updating it on the side blog with pictures, but right now I'm doing tests on positioning and sizes of the plates, and places for the connection points.
Currently I need to adjust my plans for the shoulder pieces. On the prototype it's too weak and causing issues, and the bend isn't holding up to the movement tests. And yeah the prototype is REALLY sad to behold but it's for size measurements and will be destroyed once Project Battle Shell is done. I'm trying to keep the shoulders down to two connection pieces, but it might have to be three? I'm going to reinforce the prototype's shoulders so it can be tested better, and I need to adjust the spine because right now it's completely disconnected from first row side plates.
Plus I gotta figure out the sides for lower back plates and how they'll overlap. They need to be a lot thinner than the top back pieces but the angles will be awkward. Also getting the length right, but I'll get to that when I get to it lol
#project battle shell#rambling#PROJECT BATTLE SHELL PROTOTYPE LETS GOO#It's SOOOO flimsy that it's funny BUT it gives me enough of a basis that once it's done I can move onto the next steps#I'm considering the bio plastics I was talking about earlierr and I'm thinking how funny it would be to make it purple#should I spend extra money on purple dye? probably not! will I? probably! Even though the shell will be wrapped I think it would be#soooo funny of me to make it purple. Really embrace the vibes
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Buy paper plates, plastic cutlery, and paper cups. While you already have reusable versions of those things, there are gonna be days when you can’t find the energy to wash them directly after a meal, and it’ll pile up in the sink or counter and just get worse. Washing one (1) pot you cooked in and throwing out what you used to eat is much more doable.
For flossing, get a bunch of those single use floss picks, and put them in a jar. It’s quicker and takes less steps and energy.
And don’t worry about the environmental impact. These are accommodations. If you need them, you need them. Leave the eco-friendly responsibilities to the people with the ability to constantly carry it out.
this is your gentle reminder to stop fighting against your adhd and instead structure your life around it
buy a pack of chapsticks and put one in the pocket of all of your coats and jackets because you always forget to bring one and chapped lips is sensory hell
leave important things where you can see them. if they go in a box or a drawer you will forget they exist
put any appointments or deadlines in your phone calendar As Soon As you get them. set a reminder for a week before, a day before, an hour before, as many as you need as often as you need them.
when that little voice in your head says "i dont need to write that down, ill remember it" that is the devil talking!!! write it down anyway!!
plan for down time. have a few hours at the end of every day to just do fun stuff like engage in your hyperfixations. even if you didnt get all of your work done that day, have the rest anyway. you probably spent the whole day beating yourself up for not doing what you Should be doing, so you still need the break.
if you never eat vegetables because its too much effort to chop and cook them, get the frozen or canned shit. it doesnt go off for ages and you just have to microwave it. theres no point buying fresh vegetables if they just keep going off and being left to rot in the bottom of your fridge
if you struggle to decide what to have for dinner every day, take the decision out of it. choose a set of meals and eat those on rotation until you get sick of them, then choose some new ones and do it again.
its not stupid if it works! our brains literally have a chemical deficiency. you are allowed to accommodate yourself. go forth and stop making your life more difficult than it has to be because "this shouldn't be this hard". it is hard, so make it easier.
#the girl I was dating made me feel bad cause I used disposable dinnerware#cause she said I was harming the environment#but before then I would literally buy reusable plastic plates#and then I would have to through them out because the sat out for weeks unwashed#and honestly idc#I need it to function#wait till she sees a sterilized medical lab#or bio research lab#so much plastic#but it’s all necessary
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ABS plastics and environmental protection: exploration and practice of sustainable development
In today’s society, environmental protection has become a global consensus, and all walks of life are actively seeking a path to sustainable development. ABS plastics, as a thermoplastic plastic widely used in electronics, automobiles, toys, construction and other fields, has attracted much attention for its environmental performance and sustainable development. This article will explore the…
#ABS plastics#bio-based ABS plastics#environmental protection#environmental protection standards#green production technology#sustainable development#waste plastic recycling
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That, too. 👆
If you dare come at me about banning straws, I will throw you into the sun cannon. I’m disabled, I’m crippled, I need disposable plastic straws, and all those pricey ridiculous alternatives aren’t working as well. Plastic straws were invented for the disabled.
Way to shit all over a vital access need because you think straws are worse than corporate greed.
We all care about the turtles, the seals, the oceans, obviously. Notice how the easiest thing to yell about was something that would barely affect anything but appealed heavily to emotional discourse.
The disabled community is huge, and it can be joined by anyone. Most of those As Seen On TV products were invented for us. Society still mocks us and ignores us, and often outright harms us in multiple ways.
Communicate better. Listen better. But stop putting us out in the cold because you are inconvenienced by our simplest needs.
#I want to point out that there ARE bio-degradable plastics safe enough to make straws too btw#and even if there weren’t just adding a dedicated bin would be just as easy and the plastic saves money if it’s recycled#but no. it had to become a war#environment
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they should invent a gpu clip that's easy to release
#i was so fucking scared that i had killed my motherboard trying to remove the old gpu#bc i had to jam a piece of plastic in there to release that stupid fucking clip and i totally slipped a few times#but i did get it out of there and i didn't break anything yay <3#so now my pc upgrade is finally done <3 im so happy yay#im surprised everything just works considering i had several complications along the way including having to do a bios update#but all things considered it went really well im a little proud of myself not gonna lie!
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