--- title: Primepac Blog | Aimee Johnston (2) description: Keep up-to-date with the latest packaging and workplace products and industry trends from Primepac. 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[Plastic Tubing](https://www.primepac.co.nz//products/plastic-packaging/plastic-tubing/) - [Resealable Bags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/resealable-bags/) - [Sustainable Bags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/sustainable-bags/) - [Sustainable Retail Bags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/sustainable-retail-bags/) - [Shrink Films](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/shrink-films/) - [Timber & Building Films](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/timber-building-films/) - [Strapping & Accessories](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/) - [Cord Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/cord-strapping/) - [Corner Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/corner-protection/) - [Paper Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/paper-strapping/) - [PET Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/pet-strapping/) - [Polypropylene Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/polypropylene-strapping/) - [Polywoven Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/polywoven-strapping/) - [Steel Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/steel-strapping/) - [Strapping & Accessories](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/strapping-accessories/) - [Thread, Ties & Twine](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/thread-ties-twine/) - [Site Supplies & Signs](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/) - [Branding & Grading Inks](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/branding-grading-inks/) - [Cable Ties & Measuring](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/cable-ties-measuring/) - [Flagging & Barrier Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/flagging-barrier-tapes/) - [Floor Marking & Anti-Slip Tape](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/floor-marking-anti-slip-tape/) - [Industrial Marker Pens](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/industrial-marker-pens/) - [Maintenance & Accessories](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/maintenance-accesories/) - [Marking Crayons & Chalks](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/marking-crayons-chalks/) - [Marking Sprays](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/marking-sprays/) - [Mats](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/mats/) - [Signs](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/signs/) - [Labels, Mailing & Stationery](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/) - [Adhesive Rippa Labels](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/adhesive-rippa-labels/) - [Cargo Security](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/cargo-security/) - [Copy Papers](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/copy-papers/) - [Filing](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/filing/) - [Industrial Tags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/industrial-tags/) - [Knives & Cutters](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/knives-cutters/) - [Mailing & Doculopes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/mailing-doculopes/) - [Notebooks & Pads](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/notebooks-pads/) - [Office Accessories](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/office-accessories/) - [Office Consumables](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/office-consumables/) - [Pens & Markers](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/pens-markers/) - [Pricing & Office Labels](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/pricing-office-labels/) - [Retail Labels](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/retail-labels/) - [Rubber Bands & String](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/rubber-bands-string/) - 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[Hearing Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/hearing-protection/) - [High Vis Clothing](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/high-vis-clothing/) - [Hygiene Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/hygiene-protection/) - [Leather Gloves](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/leather-gloves/) - [Plasters & Bandages](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/plasters-bandages/) - [Protective Clothing](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/protective-clothing/) - [Respiratory Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/respiratory-protection/) - [Rubber Gloves](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/rubber-gloves/) - [Skin Care](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/skin-care/) - [Work Gloves](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/work-gloves/) - [Cafeteria & Cleaning](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/) - [Brooms & Mops](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/brooms-mops/) - 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order before 5pm Earn Pacpoints 1 point for every $100 spent # Primepac Blog ## Aimee Johnston ### Recent Posts [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Blog%20Images/How%20custom%20packaging%20can%20give%20your%20brand%20a%20competitive%20edge.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/custom-packaging-competitive-edge) ## [How custom packaging can give your brand a competitive edge](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/custom-packaging-competitive-edge) It's [predicted](http://www.nielsen.com/nz/en/insights/news/2018/online-shopping-seeing-huge-growth-in-new-zealand.html) that 83% of Kiwis will be shopping online by 2026. With this increase in online shopping comes increased competition, as consumers have easier access to a far wider range of options. So how can you increase your customer loyalty in an increasingly competitive landscape? [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Blog%20Images/What%20really%20is%20compostable%20plastic%3F.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/what-really-is-compostable-plastic) ## [What really is compostable plastic?](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/what-really-is-compostable-plastic) With the growing awareness and concerns of plastic pollution and the [effects](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11825914) it has on our environment, more and more people are looking to alternative materials. One popular alternative for businesses is bioplastics, or compostable plastics. Compostable plastics can be used to replace single-use plastics for things like cutlery, plastic bags and even product packaging. [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Blog%20Images/How%20to%20protect%20your%20goods%20during%20transit.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/how-to-protect-your-goods-during-transit) ## [How to protect your goods during transit](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/how-to-protect-your-goods-during-transit) With more and more consumers ordering products online and increasing competition from other brands, many companies are looking for ways to speed up their delivery times and [save costs on packaging](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/how-to-save-money-on-packaging-products-for-shipping) to reduce their costs to consumers. When this is done successfully, it results in a great experience for both consumer and company. However it is very easy to cut corners, particularly with packaging... [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Stock%20images/Warehouse%20workers%20in%20yellow%20vests%20preparing%20a%20shipment%20in%20a%20large%20warehouse.jpeg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/save-money-on-shipping-packaging) ## [How to save money on packaging products for shipping](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/save-money-on-shipping-packaging) For many businesses, particularly eCommerce sites, packaging and shipping your products is a daily task. While having the ability for your customers to shop online is incredibly convenient and cost effective for both you and them, the cost of packing and shipping these products can add up quickly. [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Stock%20images/Warehouse%20worker%20taking%20package%20in%20the%20shelf%20in%20a%20large%20warehouse%20in%20a%20large%20warehouse.jpeg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/safety-in-the-warehouse) ## [Safety in the warehouse](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/safety-in-the-warehouse) Ensuring you are working in a safe environment benefits everyone - people feel comfortable being at work, tasks flow smoothly, and people can focus on their work without the risk of injury. While employees are obligated to take care in their working environment to reduce health and safety risks, supervisors are responsible for ensuring the appropriate safety measures and training are in place and... [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/2080-1.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/10-things-to-know-about-pallet-wrap) ## [10 things you need to know about pallet wrap](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/10-things-to-know-about-pallet-wrap) Pallet wrap, which is also called stretch wrap, stretch film and less commonly as shrink wrap, is [plastic packaging](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/) used to protect palletised items being transported and stored. Millions of miles of pallet wrap is used every year across the globe, but what is it and why is it so important? [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/social-suggested-images/low-_A9O2242.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/use-less-pallet-wrap-containment-force) ## [How to use less pallet wrap without reducing containment force](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/use-less-pallet-wrap-containment-force) Pallet wrap provides strength, protection and security for shipped goods. This perception is key when you begin to assess how it is used. After all, you'd think that using more pallet wrap on each shipment would mean more strength, more protection and more security. So it might surprise you that many businesses are actually wasting tens of thousands of dollars a year in waste from over-wrapping... [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Blog%20Images/garbage-2729608_960_720.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/compostable-bags-vs-degradable-bags) ## [Compostable bags vs degradable bags: what's the difference?](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/compostable-bags-vs-degradable-bags) Plastics bags and our use of them has been under the spotlight recently and there's a growing awareness around their environmental impact. This is leading many consumers to adjust their perspective on the humble plastic bag. [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Cutter%20Free%20Sample/Hands%20of%20warehouse%20worker%20lifting%20box%2c%20horizontal.jpeg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/knife-safety-in-the-warehouse) ## [Knife safety in the warehouse](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/knife-safety-in-the-warehouse) When you're using either box cutters, retractable knives or pallet wrap cutters on a regular basis, it's important that staff are well aware of the measures they need to take to make their environment safe. Not only for them, but also for others. Their handling, storage and operation needs to be carefully considered. To help, we've created a list of things you should consider when using various... [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/rippa%20labels.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/why-use-rippa-labels) ## [Why use Rippa Labels?](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/why-use-rippa-labels) Charlie from Primepac will explain why you should use **[Rippa Label](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/adhesive-rippa-labels/)s.**  These self-adhesive labels send your message to those that are handling your goods. 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