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Benefits of Custom Packaging: 11 Ways It Helps Your Business Grow
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Benefits of Custom Packaging: 11 Ways It Helps Your Business Grow

Custom packaging does more than protect products during shipping. It builds your brand, creates customer loyalty, and can actually…

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Best Types of Paper for Packaging and How to Choose The Right One For Your Business
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Best Types of Paper for Packaging and How to Choose The Right One For Your Business

The right commercial packaging can make or break a customer’s first impression. And ultimately, your bottom line.  As brands…

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Unique Packaging Ideas: 18 Creative Ways to Stand Out
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Unique Packaging Ideas: 18 Creative Ways to Stand Out

Your packaging is often the first physical interaction customers have with your brand. Make it count. Plus Packaging has…

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Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

How to Create Custom Packaging: A Step-by-Step Guide

When creating custom packaging for your business you need a clear process, realistic expectations, and the right supplier to…

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Procurement and Packaging: A Complete Guide to Sourcing Smart
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Procurement and Packaging: A Complete Guide to Sourcing Smart

Getting your packaging right means more than picking boxes off a shelf. You need a system that keeps costs…

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What to Do With Plastic Bags: Reuse, Recycle, or Dispose the Right Way
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

What to Do With Plastic Bags: Reuse, Recycle, or Dispose the Right Way

Knowing what to do with plastic bags is less straightforward than it should be. Some bags can be reused…

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Are Pizza Boxes Compostable? A Clear, Practical Guide for Homes and Businesses
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Are Pizza Boxes Compostable? A Clear, Practical Guide for Homes and Businesses

Yes, most pizza boxes are compostable, even when they’re greasy, as long as they’re made from plain corrugated cardboard…

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Sustainable Packaging Materials: Types, Uses, and How to Choose the Right One
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Sustainable Packaging Materials: Types, Uses, and How to Choose the Right One

Sustainable packaging materials help you protect your products while reducing waste, regulatory risk, and long-term environmental impact. As packaging…

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Packaging Cost Breakdown: A Complete 2025 Guide
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Packaging Cost Breakdown: A Complete 2025 Guide

Understanding what goes into the packaging cost helps you plan smarter and spend less. Every box, mailer, or custom…

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Top Sustainable Packaging Suppliers in the U.S. (and How to Choose the Right One for Your Brand)
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

Top Sustainable Packaging Suppliers in the U.S. (and How to Choose the Right One for Your Brand)

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s now a standard many businesses must meet. Customers expect brands to ship…

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The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How Much Packaging Waste Does Online Shopping Create?
Amy Lynn Voinier 3 min read

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How Much Packaging Waste Does Online Shopping Create?

The average American tosses out about 4.9 pounds of trash daily, with packaging making up roughly a third of…

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