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Why Polypropylene Plastic Might Be Your Brand's Best Bet

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Nathan Johnson
Nathan Johnson
June 16, 2025
10 Minute read
Why Polypropylene Plastic Might Be Your Brand's Best Bet
LDPE Explained: The Plastic That Bends Without Breaking

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Nathan Johnson
Nathan Johnson
May 27, 2025
10 Minute read
LDPE Explained: The Plastic That Bends Without Breaking
HDPE Explained: Benefits, Limitations, and Everyday Uses

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Nathan Johnson
Nathan Johnson
April 8, 2025
10 Minute read
HDPE Explained: Benefits, Limitations, and Everyday Uses
Clarifying your Clarified Plastic Questions.

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Cassidy Cagliero
Cassidy Cagliero
October 5, 2023
10 Minute read
Clarifying your Clarified Plastic Questions.
Containers and Coffee: A Custom Packaging Solution for Allan’s Coffee Flavored Syrups

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Unknown Author
Unknown Author
August 1, 2023
10 Minute read
Containers and Coffee: A Custom Packaging Solution for Allan’s Coffee Flavored Syrups
4 Ways to Fix Your Packaging

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Cameron Nakashima
Cameron Nakashima
July 1, 2023
10 Minute read
4 Ways to Fix Your Packaging
Resin Comparison Guide

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Cameron Nakashima
Cameron Nakashima
January 7, 2023
10 Minute read
Resin Comparison Guide
Everything you need to know about jars

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Keith McCauley
Keith McCauley
February 1, 2022
10 Minute read
Everything you need to know about jars
Plastic 103: Chemical Makeups of the Big Six

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Ben McCallister
Ben McCallister
December 1, 2020
10 Minute read
Plastic 103: Chemical Makeups of the Big Six
Navigating Recycled Material Regulations: A Guide to Staying Ahead

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Unknown Author
Unknown Author
January 1, 2020
10 Minute read
Navigating Recycled Material Regulations: A Guide to Staying Ahead
What's in My Plastic?

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Unknown Author
Unknown Author
January 1, 2020
10 Minute read
What's in My Plastic?
How Plastic Recycling Works

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Keith McCauley
Keith McCauley
December 6, 2019
10 Minute read
How Plastic Recycling Works
What is Plastic?

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Keith McCauley
Keith McCauley
November 1, 2019
10 Minute read
What is Plastic?
Plastic 102: Exactly How Is It Made?

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Stephen Post
Stephen Post
October 2, 2019
10 Minute read
Plastic 102: Exactly How Is It Made?
Plastic 101: Why Do We Want It?

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Keith McCauley
Keith McCauley
October 1, 2019
10 Minute read
Plastic 101: Why Do We Want It?
Plastic Pails to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse!

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Keith McCauley
Keith McCauley
October 1, 2019
10 Minute read
Plastic Pails to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse!
The Plastisol Saga: The debate finally reaches a resolution

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Stephen Post
Stephen Post
October 1, 2019
10 Minute read
The Plastisol Saga: The debate finally reaches a resolution
Daddy, where does plastic come from?

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Unknown Author
June 1, 2019
10 Minute read
Daddy, where does plastic come from?
How old is plastic? You may be surprised.

Unknown Author
Unknown Author
May 10, 2019
10 Minute read
How old is plastic? You may be surprised.
Infographic: Why do we use plastic?

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Keith McCauley
Keith McCauley
April 11, 2019
10 Minute read
Infographic: Why do we use plastic?
Infographic: What’s in my plastic?

Unknown Author
Unknown Author
March 15, 2019
10 Minute read
Infographic: What’s in my plastic?
Should I put essential oils in glass or plastic? It depends...

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Unknown Author
Unknown Author
January 4, 2019
10 Minute read
Should I put essential oils in glass or plastic? It depends...
Experience the majesty of aromatherapy from the confines of a small bottle

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Unknown Author
Unknown Author
January 3, 2019
10 Minute read
Experience the majesty of aromatherapy from the confines of a small bottle
A Plastics Mystery: Matt and the case of melting plastic cups

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
A Plastics Mystery: Matt and the case of melting plastic cups
Plastic Poetry: an LDPE limerick

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic Poetry: an LDPE limerick
Fact or Fiction: Can styrene packaging really cause cancer?

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Fact or Fiction: Can styrene packaging really cause cancer?
Infographic: What is plastic? What’s it made of? How is it formed?

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Infographic: What is plastic? What’s it made of? How is it formed?
Bisphenol A: Just as scary as H1N1 and the Bubonic Plague

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Bisphenol A: Just as scary as H1N1 and the Bubonic Plague
Plastic Poetry: a Villanelle for PP

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic Poetry: a Villanelle for PP
Plastic Poetry: Hail to HDPE

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic Poetry: Hail to HDPE
What are the 7 main plastic (resin) types?

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
What are the 7 main plastic (resin) types?
Closets full of plastic: Scarves, bags and jewelry, oh my!

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Closets full of plastic: Scarves, bags and jewelry, oh my!
Touchdown for (Plastic) Packers!

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Touchdown for (Plastic) Packers!
All you want to know about thermoplastics and thermosets

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
All you want to know about thermoplastics and thermosets
Plastics will make your backyard barbecue the hit of the season

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastics will make your backyard barbecue the hit of the season
Why it Won't Kill You: Bisphenol A (BPA) and the defamed plastic bottles

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Why it Won't Kill You: Bisphenol A (BPA) and the defamed plastic bottles
Jar Product Testing Part 1: The Weight Test

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Jar Product Testing Part 1: The Weight Test
The Honest Scoop on Plastic Scoops

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
The Honest Scoop on Plastic Scoops
Jar Product Testing Introduction

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Jar Product Testing Introduction
Plastic Poetry: a Sonnet for PS

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic Poetry: a Sonnet for PS
The Riddle of Natural Plastic Containers

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
The Riddle of Natural Plastic Containers
Plastic Poetry: an Anthology for Other

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic Poetry: an Anthology for Other
Leaving the Nest: Plastic Jar First Aid Kit

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Leaving the Nest: Plastic Jar First Aid Kit
Meet the family rounding out the Round band

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Meet the family rounding out the Round band
Burn or Bury? Which is better for discarded plastic?

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Burn or Bury? Which is better for discarded plastic?
"Putting plastic in microwaves will kill you" and other ridiculous myths

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
"Putting plastic in microwaves will kill you" and other ridiculous myths
PET and PCR plastic bottles battle it out in the boxing ring of packaging

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
PET and PCR plastic bottles battle it out in the boxing ring of packaging
5 seals and how they make perfect liners for your container

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
5 seals and how they make perfect liners for your container
Plastics are super: good looks, reliability, strength, versatility

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastics are super: good looks, reliability, strength, versatility
Bioplastics: What you need to know

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Bioplastics: What you need to know
The future of packaging: Green light for plant bottles

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
The future of packaging: Green light for plant bottles
Infographic: Troubleshooting packaging leakage

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Infographic: Troubleshooting packaging leakage
The broke-down side of biodegradable and compostable packaging

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
The broke-down side of biodegradable and compostable packaging
Plastic is more energy efficient. Surprised?

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic is more energy efficient. Surprised?
CPS University: Packaging Expertise at your Fingertips

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
CPS University: Packaging Expertise at your Fingertips
Compare/contrast: The four types of food storage containers

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Compare/contrast: The four types of food storage containers
Green Packaging: How Post-Consumer Resin Turns Old Bottles into Something New

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Unknown Author
Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Green Packaging: How Post-Consumer Resin Turns Old Bottles into Something New
Paris offers sparkling water to the public to decrease the need for plastic bottles

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Paris offers sparkling water to the public to decrease the need for plastic bottles
Fluorination: Your bottle can take the pressure

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Fluorination: Your bottle can take the pressure
Take a trip down the rabbit hole and join Alice in Plasticland

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Take a trip down the rabbit hole and join Alice in Plasticland
Stow your edible storage stuff in a food-grade trunk

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Stow your edible storage stuff in a food-grade trunk
Part 2: Plastic Buckets and Water storage

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Part 2: Plastic Buckets and Water storage
Part 1: Plastic Buckets, raw ingredient storage

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Part 1: Plastic Buckets, raw ingredient storage
Part 3: Plastic Buckets and canned goods

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Part 3: Plastic Buckets and canned goods
BPA will not kill you, FDA affirms... again and again

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
BPA will not kill you, FDA affirms... again and again
Part 4: Plastic Buckets and More

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Part 4: Plastic Buckets and More
Can we get a drum (roll) for bulk packaging?

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Can we get a drum (roll) for bulk packaging?
Bottle Styles: Choose the right look to compliment your product

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Bottle Styles: Choose the right look to compliment your product
In the presence of resin royalty, meet the Prince of Plastic

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
In the presence of resin royalty, meet the Prince of Plastic
Plastic buckets and food storage (Introduction)

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic buckets and food storage (Introduction)
Plastic Poetry: Ode to PET

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic Poetry: Ode to PET
Plastic Poetry: a verse for PVC

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January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic Poetry: a verse for PVC
Keep travel-size bottles handy on summer vacations

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January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Keep travel-size bottles handy on summer vacations
Follow the path to tamper evidence: Shrink bands, liners and lids

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January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Follow the path to tamper evidence: Shrink bands, liners and lids
Prevent product leakage with the right liner type

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January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Prevent product leakage with the right liner type
What is sustainable packaging and how do I do it?

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
What is sustainable packaging and how do I do it?
"There are no known health risks from exposure to BPA"

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
"There are no known health risks from exposure to BPA"
Compostable Plastics: 3 Things You Need To Know

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Compostable Plastics: 3 Things You Need To Know
Ford goes green with seats made from plastic bottles

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Ford goes green with seats made from plastic bottles
Shape, Squeezability, Stopper and Style – The four S’s of hair salon products

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Shape, Squeezability, Stopper and Style – The four S’s of hair salon products
Plastic Jars for a Special Mother's Day

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
Plastic Jars for a Special Mother's Day
6 Plastic Myths that need to go away

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January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
6 Plastic Myths that need to go away
What plastic type is best for my product? That depends …

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Unknown Author
January 1, 2018
10 Minute read
What plastic type is best for my product? That depends …
Jurplastic World: Fossils, Fuels, and Plastic

Keith McCauley
Keith McCauley
June 2, 2016
10 Minute read
Jurplastic World: Fossils, Fuels, and Plastic
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