Primepac Blog

While kraft paper has traditionally been used for crafts, school projects and even wrapping food, it’s becoming a more common fixture in the packaging world. A thick brown paper that’s also very sturdy, many businesses are now seeing the benefits of using kraft paper for packaging.

A new year brings new opportunities, it’s also a good time to make sure you’re organised for the year ahead. There are lots of things that can be done to get organised early in the workplace, one of which can be to get all of your office and warehouse supplies sorted.

Online stores allow us to easily buy and sell goods at our own convenience. This level of accessibility is a popular option for many, especially in current times where COVID-19 is keeping people at home and ‘inside their bubbles’. Not only is shopping online easier, but it’s also a safer option for people in many parts of the world who would rather stay safe at home, than risk shopping in a...

It’s no secret that part of the joy of Christmas morning is tearing the wrapping paper off of your presents. Many of us can admit that we also love a well-wrapped gift! But what about the waste that results from giving or receiving a gift during Christmas time?Every year, New Zealanders send around 2.5 million tonnes of waste to landfills – this works out to be over a tonne of rubbish per...

Common questions asked by many as they go to recycle their cardboard packaging boxes is what happens to the packaging tape? And can this be recycled? As more and more people move to a more sustainable way of living these types of questions around packaging are becoming more frequent. Given the option, many consumers would rather have their items arrive in packaging that can all be recycled,...

Many hospitality businesses took a big hit during COVID-19, having to suspend or alter dine-in services to meet government regulations. If they didn’t offer takeaway and delivery services already, many restaurants and cafes pivoted to offering this so that they could still operate, and serve the needs of their customers. While we may have shifted back to Alert Level 1, many New Zealand...

One of the big implications of COVID-19 has been the inability to go to your local shop and purchase what you need. And while here in New Zealand we’re starting to see things return to normal or a ‘new normal’ as we like to call it, many Kiwis have continued to purchase what they need online. Courier companies like NZ Post have seen huge influxes in the number of items being sent through the...

2019 was a big year for sustainability – the ban of single-use plastic bags in New Zealand that came into play in July not only had a big effect on the way people shop, but the flow-on effect from this and how many consumers now choose to shop was massive. The phase out of plastic bags was a catalyst in making people (especially Kiwis) think about what they’re purchasing, what their purchases are...

As we move to a more sustainable way of living, it’s important that businesses consider the impact their packaging has on the environment and if there’s a more environmentally friendly option available. Consumers are now also recognising the importance of recycling and would much prefer an item be shipped in packaging that can easily be recycled or reused, rather than something that just goes...

Sustainability – it’s the buzz word of the moment with more and more people looking to reduce their impact on the environment. The NZ Tourism Guide defines environmental sustainability as the concept of dealing with climate change, and effectively managing natural resources so they are available for the use of future generations. There are a number of ways we can be more environmentally...