Household & Electronics Packaging

GE brings good packaging design to light
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 11, 2012
New packaging for GE light bulbs displays the new Lighting Facts label, compares lumens vs watts on the front of packs and uses color coding to help consumers select the right bulb for the task. More
Wigwam Socks updates packaging
Posted by John Kalkowski, April 9, 2012
Wigwam Socks bring a new packaging lineup that is sure to get consumer's attention. The new packaging is not only updated and edgier, but also helps categorize the function and style of each sock. More
Building products relaunched in easy-to-use packaging
Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 2, 2012
Jewson has put its building materials in containers designed to be more user-friendly. More
Eco-friendly cleaner adds durable foaming trigger
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 2, 2012
PRIDEclean uses a Global One-Pak anticlog foaming nozzle. More
Toothpaste's packaging reflects key ingredient in its formulation
Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 2, 2012
Theodent contains Rennou, a fluoride alternative derived from cocoa bean extract. More
ESD protective packaging
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, March 29, 2012
Air-cushioning materials AIRplus and FOAMplus foam padding are now available in an ESD (electrostatic discharge) film version for on-demand protective packaging of electronic components or other products that need shielding from electrostatic discharges. More
AmeriStar 2012 awards salute stellar packaging
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, March 23, 2012
The Institute of Packging Professionals' prestigious packaging prize annually salutes the best and brightest achievements in structural and graphic design. More
Polypropylene clarifier
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, March 22, 2012
The Millad NX 8000 clarifier enables PP to be processed at significantly lower temperatures vs standard clarified PP. These cooler temperatures allow a reduction in energy use and associated CO₂ emissions. More
Packaging improvements help SC Johnson earn Walmart's sustainability award
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, March 15, 2012
SC Johnson Canada has received Walmart Canada's Vendor Sustainability Award, which recognizes a company's overall sustainability progress and effort in helping Walmart sell products that sustain both people and the environment. More
SC Johnson cuts VOCs in aerosol product manufacturing
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, March 8, 2012
SC Johnson's newest aerosol production line, which uses innovative compressed gas technology to manufacture Glade and Pledge aerosol products, has reduced volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by approximately six million pounds in its first year of operation. More
P&G creates 3-chamber pac for new Tide Pods
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, March 7, 2012
New Tide Pods feature three chambers to deliver a detergent + stain remover + brightener in one. The compact, palm-friendly packages weigh approximately 50 percent less than comparable packages of liquid detergent—making them much easier to carry and store. More
SC Johnson expands its line of concentrated cleaner refills
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, March 6, 2012
The household products company has added to its line of concentrated cleaners, designed to be poured into refillable bottles. More
Packaging innovations shine at Product of the Year USA awards
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, March 1, 2012
At least four of the 22 products that garnered the prestigious Product of the Year USA award cite packaging as integral to the product's innovation. Winners are allowed to promote the honorary red "Product of the Year" seal on packages of their winning products. More
Walmart, Target top 2012 Best Retail Brands report
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, February 22, 2012
The Interbrand report lists the top packaged goods firms, big-box retailers and other companies with name recognition. More
Shrink film
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 14, 2012
Polyolefin shrink film-printed with high-impact, 360-degree graphics for multipacks-is strong enough to replace wrapped paperboard trays or paperboard sleeves, the company states. The shrink film delivers a production-friendly, sustainable solution while colorful film is suitable for a range of multipacks and bundled goods. More
Product recalls in the U.S. decline in 4Q2011—except for food, which skyrockets
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 14, 2012
Food recalls increased 50 percent in 4Q2011 and affected more than 80 percent more units compared with the previous three-month period, according to the quarterly ExpertRECALL Index released on Feb 14, 2012. Conversely, consumer product, pharmaceutical and medical device recalls decreased compared with previous quarters. More
New KLEENEX pack has a cool touch
John Kalkowski, February 6, 2012
Vacumet has teamed up with Graphic Packaging for an exciting product launch for KLEENEX Cool Touch Tissues, a tissue that releases a cool sensation to soothe sore noses. The two companies developed a holographic brushed aluminum pattern tinted with a blue hue to convey the tissue's benefit. More
2-D or not 2-D?
Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 1, 2012
Quick Response (QR) codes are popping up on packages everywhere and smartphone users are becoming more comfortable using them. Should you add one to your product? If so, how? More
Replenish concentrates on conserving
Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 1, 2012
Through engineering and aesthetic design feats, Replenish marries a reusable bottle with a replaceable refill pod for its concentrated multi-surface cleaner, scoring multiple eco points. Market success-bolstered by efficient manufacturing and packaging of this bottle "system"-inspires the brand to take its next steps. More
Windex Mini refill pouch wins new-product award
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, January 31, 2012
Better Homes and Gardens has bestowed a Best New Product Award on the SC Johnson-owned product. The concentrated refill pouch uses 90 percent less plastic than a full-size trigger bottle. More