Almost every industry has felt the effects of COVID-19 in some form or another – the packaging industry is no different. In early 2020 no one could have predicted what was to come, and just how much of an impact COVID-19 would have on our day-to-day lives. For the first time ever for many of us, social distancing was a behaviour that had to be followed to try and reduce the spread of the virus....
How rapid antigen tests (RATs) can benefit businesses
With the ever-evolving nature of COVID-19, new strains of the virus have meant that we’ve had to adapt. The shift to the COVID-19 protection framework here in New Zealand and the subsequent rise of the Omicron variant has meant that we now no longer solely rely on PCR testing for the detection of COVID-19. Rapid antigen tests (RATs) have been gaining popularity as they’re easily accessible and...
How supply chain delays are driving prices up
As COVID-19 keeps many of us from travelling overseas, a lot of people are choosing to spend their extra cash by purchasing record amounts of clothing and technology, among other imported items.
Is hot water best for hand washing?
It's an age-old question – is hot water on its own enough to kill germs and bacteria? In a time where COVID-19 is prevalent across the globe, it’s never been so important that we wash and clean our hands thoroughly so that we reduce the spread of the virus. But, is hot water enough for hand washing, and to get rid of potential germs and bacteria?
Which face mask is best for COVID-19?
While COVID-19 shows no signs of slowing down, there are some simple things that can be done to help reduce the spread. As detailed by The World Health Organisation (WHO), studies of influenza, influenza-like illnesses, and human coronaviruses (not including COVID-19) have shown that the use of a medical mask can help to prevent the spread of infectious droplets from an infected person to someone...
Can COVID-19 survive on packaging?
As COVID-19 has rapidly spread throughout the world, questions have been raised around just how the virus is spread. While it is common knowledge that people can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus (person-to-person transmission), what about surfaces that these people have come into contact with? Can COVID-19 be spread that way too?
Show more
No More Posts
