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So what else can we do? On the plastic side, reuse plastic packaging, such as pallet packaging (pallets of goods come in and we reuse the plastic packaging that wrapped the pallets). We don’t repack pallets with it, we knead it into tight balls and create our own void filler when we send out our […]

Reduce, reuse and recycle are a common keyword. But what does this mean in practical terms? How does it all work? Currently, we can all put all of our plastic containers and hard plastic products in our council recycling bins, and then where does it go and what happens? Well – first let’s look at […]

Stretch film is a commonly used packaging material, but its production and disposal can have negative impacts on the environment. To make stretch film more sustainable, consider the following: Recycling: Stretch film can be recycled, reducing the amount of waste in landfills. Downgauging: Using thinner stretch film can reduce the amount of material used, thus […]

Key Point Global demand for palletizing film is about 6.4 million tons (about 14.1 billion pounds), 81 percent of which is pallet stretch film. With regulations related to environmental protection, many consumer packaged goods companies and retailers have committed to using recyclable content in plastic packaging. The use of recycled materials in stretch film production […]

An automatic high-level bag palletizer with five-sided layer compacting is a machine that is designed to automatically stack bags of material, such as bags of flour or sugar, onto pallets in a compact and efficient manner. The five-sided layer compacting feature allows the machine to compact the bags of material on the pallet as it […]

Secondary packaging is a term that refers to the packaging of products that have already been packaged in primary packaging, such as individual consumer-sized packages. Secondary packaging is typically used to protect and consolidate these smaller packages into larger groups or units for storage, handling, and distribution. There are many different types of secondary packaging […]

Automatic bagging machines can be a useful tool for businesses that handle a large volume of bagged products. By automating the process of bag placement and sealing, these machines can help increase efficiency and reduce the risk of errors. There are several different types of automatic bagging machines available, each designed to handle specific types […]

A ribbon blender is a common piece of equipment used in the food processing industry to mix powdered ingredients. It consists of a U-shaped horizontal trough with a ribbon or helical agitator mounted in the center. The agitator consists of a series of intermeshing paddles or helical ribbons that move the material through the blender […]