Blogs
General
How Regulations Shape Sustainable Packaging: Impact on Brands and Consumers
A question we often get asked at Hi-Tech is, what are the “bans” when it comes to packaging? “ More specifically “sustainable packaging”. The short answer is a lot. More recently, the role that regulations play in this area have been more public, specific, and...
Retail
E-Commerce Packaging: Balancing Sustainability and Customer Experience
In today's rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, packaging plays a crucial role in shaping customer perceptions and brand loyalty. The challenge lies in balancing sustainability with a delightful unboxing experience. Let's explore how to achieve this delicate...
Waste
Insights from the 2024 WasteMinz Conference: Key Learnings
Recently our team joined a cohort of Waste Sector leaders, contributors, and organizations at this years 2024 WasteMINZ conference in Hamilton. For those unaware what this conference is about, it brings the Waste Sector together over a four day period to discuss some...
Food
The Environmental Impact of Traditional vs. Sustainable Food Packaging
Packaging plays a crucial role in the food industry, ensuring that products remain safe, fresh, and appealing to consumers. However, the environmental impact of packaging cannot be overlooked. Traditional packaging materials like plastic, glass, and metal have long...
Industrial
Embrace a Greener Future: Tips for Plastic Free July 2024
Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages individuals and communities to reduce their plastic consumption for a cleaner planet. This initiative, which began in 2011, has grown into a worldwide effort involving millions of participants. By joining Plastic...
Special Addition
Interview with a Sustainability Leader: Trends, Challenges, and the Future of Packaging
We sat down with Michael Basagre, our sales and sustainability manager and a leader in the sustainable packaging sector. With over 14 years in the packaging industry, Michael Basagre has navigated through various roles from manufacturing to sales and marketing,...
In The News
Sustainable Business Network: Communicating Sustainability Masterclass
Sustainable Business Network: Sharing the Impact Series Communicating Sustainability Masterclass“Over the last two - three years, we have transformed ourselves to be knowledge based. So [we] understand the wider applications that our business has and our products have...
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