Primepac Blog

Shrink wrap and pallet wrap are both common packaging materials used in a variety of industries. These two products are often used interchangeably, however, they’re not the same thing. In this blog, we take a closer look at the two materials, comparing their properties, uses, and benefits. Whether you need packaging solutions for a small business or a full-scale warehouse, this guide will clarify...

If your e-commerce business is looking for a way to improve product packaging, frustration-free solutions could be the place to start. Have you ever received an online order in an oversized box filled with too much bubble wrap? Or was the product poorly wrapped and in bad condition? Perhaps the package was difficult to open and required brute strength? These are examples of frustrating packaging.

More and more, consumers are looking for brands with sustainable practices and eco-conscious initiatives. So, as you gear up for the festive season, you may want to consider making some changes to reduce your company’s environmental impact. With a lower carbon footprint, you can rest easy knowing you are doing your part while attracting more customers at the same time.

The climate crisis continues to be a big concern across the globe with many countries taking action to cut their carbon footprint. The New Zealand government and the general public are working towards a cleaner, greener solution to our waste management. In 2019, the ban on single-use plastic bags was a resounding success and highlighted how important it is to reduce our waste and find...

Innovations in eco-friendly packaging have come a long way in recent years as single-use items become less popular with customers and businesses alike, due to the environmental damage they cause. That leaves business owners like you with a decision to make, which sustainable packaging alternative is best for you? We have put together some tips below which will help you understand the range of...

Global sustainability trends are leading to many countries reassessing the sustainability and recyclability of their packaging waste. Tough new restrictions and regulations have been introduced by key New Zealand export markets to increase the use of recyclable and reusable packaging, with the hope that distributors will move away from hard-to-recycle packaging materials.

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....

Did you know that here in New Zealand we generate 17.49 million tonnes of waste per year, of which approximately 12.59 million tonnes are sent to landfill? It’s no secret that packaging can play a big part in contributing to the amount of waste heading to our landfills each year. According to the Packaging Council of NZ, New Zealanders consume around 735 thousand tonnes of packaging every year;...

Reducing or eliminating the quantities of plastic your business uses doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the level of strength, durability, and protective capacity your packaging provides. It’s quite the contrary with numerous paper packaging alternatives being able to provide equal, if not better, protection than existing plastic packaging options.

In a world packed with consumer goods, we are also spoiled for choice with the range of packaging materials available to us. Reusable, recyclable, compostable and more – we now have almost any type of packaging that we want or require, at our fingertips.