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Edible Packaging as a Twist for Shipping Food 

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Did you know that you can make your packaging edible. These days, more food businesses are able to do this, with edible packaging being all the rage. It’s made with edible materials such as sugar, seaweed, and much more.  

Here, we’ll discuss how edible packaging, including seaweed, rice, and sugar, all helps to make the packaging experience even better. You’d be surprised at all of the different ways to make edible packaging work.

What is It? 

It’s literally packaging that you can eat. It means that you’re not only enjoying the product, but what covers it. 

This includes rice paper, seaweed, and even sugar coverings. It’s safe to eat, and also makes it a two-for-one experience. You get to have some food in a packaging that offers a stronger peace of mind.

Who uses This 

Many types of industries do. 

Single-food containers benefit from this, since you can just eat the product after all of that. 

Small product wrappers may use this kind of packaging. Seaweed for rice balls or sushi is common in a lot of new food packaging areas.

Travel snacks are another. By having this, you can get the edible packaging that you deserve, without having to worry about being a product waster or creating other problems. 

The challenges 

It all seems like a great idea, but there are some considerations.

The first is edibility and consumer acceptance. Many people are cool with snacks, but not with eating the wrapper associated with said snack. Because of this, there are a lot of people who are against the idea of these snacks. The goal is to make it edible enough that you will make it acceptable for people.

The second is hygiene. You don’t want to have customer’s hands and grubby fingers all over this. it spreads germs, and it can be gross.   That means, you may want to use this with single-serve products. More takeout places use this type of packaging since it is a singular customer item, and therefore will only be touched by the one who prepares the food and the customer. 

The Benefits 

Obviously, it does need to be massaged a bit and perfected, but if more industries use this, it eliminates the need for single-use plastics in food shipping. Even if the customer doesn’t directly eat it, using a plant-based edible outer covering is good. if you toss it, it’ll degrade. Overall, you want to focus on the difference that this type of packaging will have, and how it will eliminate the need for single-use plastics across many shipping industries. 

When you use less plastic, you’ll be able to help create a more accessible experience, and also reduce the carbon footprint.  Many customers do look at that, so it’s something worth doing if the ultimate goal is to be more eco friendly with your decisions.

The future potential is endless 

The cool thing about this, is you can expand it to other types of industries that would benefit from this type of product.

One example is cosmetics. Obviously you can’t just eat lip gloss, but if you’re someone who is looking to make the packaging sustainable, it might be an option.

Another is supplements. Many would be thrilled to have a medium to eat the supplements they take. This edible packaging proves to offer just that.

Again, there’s a lot of unique applications for this, and ideas that are constantly expanding. Being attuned to the different expansions opens the door to broader potential, and revolutionizes the industries, giving you more packaging that will really shine too. 

Reusable Packaging, and how it Opens the door to sustainable Futures 

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Sometimes, recycling isn’t going to cut it. biodegradable packaging is still pretty new, and you might not be ready to shoulder the costs for sourcing.

Enter reusable packaging. It’s what it says it is. it’s packaging that allows you to use and reuse it again. Think of those mailers that have a little sticky end for returns, or a box that can be repurposed for shipping something else out or holding it. there’s a ton of different types of ways to reuse packaging, and here we’ll go over how it’s done. 

Durable Construction and Design 

With reusable packaging, there’s a lot of emphasis on the durability of materials, and their design. You’re not just making a package that’s going to be used once, but multiple times. boxes that are reusable tend to be thicker and offer a lot of fun ways to really improve the construction process. 

You want to make sure that when you design this, use corrugated materials, and consider using a harder plastic or bottle to use again and again. 

Designs for Usages 

Now, not every reusable package is going to be just a box that you can use in the future for another item. They can be designed for many different uses. 

For instance, a box that turns into a hanger, or even a box that has perforated edges, in order to cut out a game, are good examples of this.   Having a box that doubles as a fort for kids is a great way to get the little ones involved, enhancing the experience and making this even more fun for everyone. 

The benefits and Challenges of this 

When you’re using reusable packaging, you’re grossly reducing waste. There’s less being tossed away. Little by little, it saves the planet, making it a valuable item for a lot of people looking to really enhance their product and packaging. 

It also is good for the environment. You’re tossing out less plastic and waste, and thereby, enhancing the overall experience of such. You’d be surprised at the difference that this makes, and the results that come from all of this too.

But with this, comes some challenges. Reusable packaging does need to be more durable. This can be a problem, especially in the costs front, because corrugated and double-walled sorts of boxes do cost a lot more to produce, and you’re taking a gamble on if the person’s going to actually use it. 

The second thing is the usability of it.   some items might not be easy to use again and again, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t really see a use for it. kids may like box forts, but how long are they going to use this?   it can in turn create a problem in the form of the way you handle your boxes.   That’s why it’s important that, if you plan to design these, you’re able to create something that has some semblance of reusability that will help the person that buys it use it.

When you design these, make sure to make these reusable options as appealing as possible. Tell them, but definitely don’t be too in your face with it.

Make it convenient for people to use it too. give them pictures on how they use it. 

Finally, ensure that you have brand identity in place with this.   your brand is what you put out there, and the brand identity can make a huge difference.

Doing all  offers you a chance to have some unprecedented growth, and really make it shine for customers.