Let’s Be Different Like Everyone Else
There comes a time in our lives when we seek an identity with the goal of expressing our personality and showing how we are unique individuals. In doing so we strive for recognition from those who are already accepted by many others. In this effort we really fall into conforming to a large group and […]
The Future Looks Bright on the Sustainable Thinking Front
The two images shown here are student entries in the 2011 Dieline Packaging Awards that were held last month in Chicago. The first was in the food category and the other in the home and garden category. These are student projects and in the past usually fall short as they tend to be “pie in […]
China Prices Continue to Go Up
To-date I have seen several articles about the rising cost in China. Many of our clients are complaining about the rising cost and losing projects as it isn’t as cost effective to send all manufacturing overseas. Of course being a manufacturer in the US this news is welcome! Here is another article from the Wall […]
A Cultural Shift in Packaging
When we think of packaging and making it more sustainable or more friendly to the environment, we think in small circles of comfort. So often we never look past the obvious to realize the many possibilities for successful solutions. The picture I have posted of an energy efficient bulb is housed in a corrugated […]
Walking the Walk
Here at Combined Technologies, we take sustainability seriously and try to incorporate it in more than just our business. Jerry Thompson, the top dog here exemplifies this practice. He is pictured here with his wife Michelle, and their 2 children Regan and River in front of their house that sports solar panels. Not in […]
Sustainable Packaging Forum 2010
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Sustainable Packaging Forum in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 300 people were in attendance representing some 270 companies to learn and share about the issues of sustainability in packaging. In a 2 day period 30 speakers presented information that was current and pertinent to the concerns of […]
Not Wasting Any Time
Recently there was an article posted on GreenBiz.com about recycling and composting efforts in San Francisco. In 2008, through recycling and composting, the city diverted 77% of its garbage from landfills – a national record. In 2009 the city instituted a mandatory recycling and composting program for all residences and businesses. Composting rose 45% since […]
What Do You Want Your Packaging To Do?
When we meet with prospective clients this question comes up at some point during the initial meeting. The reactions are varied as well as the responses. Some rattle off a list of requirements while others recite what sounds like a canned request. The reactions range from confident and assured to a deer in the headlights […]