Guides and Resources for Packaging

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Unboxing Sonos

Sustainable Premium Packaging

Sonos sought a sustainable paper for their packaging and ended up creating their own custom kraft paper, and launched plastic-free consumer electronic packaging.

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O-Cedar's SIOC Packaging

The Power of Digital Printing

New SIOC packaging with digital printing opened O-Cedar's ability to communicate with consumers with cross-selling opportunities.

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Nestle's Material Innovation

A Sweet Material Swap

Making big changes to packaging requires a can-dy attitude. Nestle is pushing the envelope and moving their Smarties brand candy to paper-based packaging.

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Disruptive Packaging

Standing Out on Self

We’ve noticed brands disrupting shelves by using common silhouettes and form factors. From sunscreen in a whipped cream can to cleaning solution in a soda container, brands are certainly getting attention.

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Primary Packaging with Paperfoam

Half Magic, Full Sustainability

Half Magic has a new look and is wearing it well. Last year they introduced Paperfoam, an easy to recycle or compost, starch-based material, as their primary packaging for eye shadows and blush.

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Shipping Collectibles

Unboxing Funko Pop!

For collectors, packaging is just as important as the product. How can a brand ensure is arrives without damage? Watch to see how Funko solved this common conundrum.

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Child Resistant Packaging

Standards, Structures, and Solutions

Let's breakdown child-resistant packaging, why it’s such a tough nut to crack, and how the design gets a seal of approval.

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Unboxing Hum by Colgate

Multichannel Packaging

Colgate’s Hum Toothbrush did a teethrific job creating a premium experience for e-commerce and brick and mortar.

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Unboxing Ollie

Cold Chain Considerations

Feast your eyes on Ollie. They’re using curbside recyclable ClimaCell, by Temperpak, to deliver fresh food for furry friends.

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Grillo's Pickles Packaging Update

It's a really big dill

Grillo's Pickles launched their new custom packaging. Officially say goodbye to the puddle of brine and hello to the easy to open jar.

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Coca-Cola’s Material Shift

Plastics and Recycling

Brent shares a little more about why it ain’t easy being green…plastic. This should quench your thirst for a little recycling knowledge.

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Unboxing the GoPro Hero 9

Designing for E-Commerce

Captain Brent explains why designing packaging for e-commerce will deter porch pirates from pillaging.

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The Vaseline Smart Pump

Consumers Get Candid

We are looking at the dangerously symmetrical design of Vaseline's lotion pump. There's a 50-50 chance of moisturizing your counter instead of your body!

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Target's Figmint Packaging

Design for a Private Label

Figmint cooked up some pretty cool packaging for over 250 products that we just had to show you

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Head & Shoulders Lightweight Ecobottle

A real weightloss journey

Procter & Gamble's recently launched Ecobottle uses nearly half the material of the standard shampoo bottle.

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Hasbro's Plastic-free Packaging

Kids vs. Collectors

Hasbro had their sights on plastic-free packaging a few years ago, let's see where they are at today.

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Cabinet Launches into Retail

Designing for on-shelf

The refillable prescription company Cabinet Health has expanded to retail.

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Unboxing Swiffer

Redesigning Retail

Swiffer has a shiny new retail presence! Watch as Brent walks through some of the new packaging changes that were made

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Unboxing Tea Forte

A look at premium tea bags

Brent puts his unboxing pinky up and explores the artistry of Tea Forte's beau-TEA-ful packaging.

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15 Years of Fuseneo

A trip down memory lane

Brent is joined by his family to celebrate Fuseneo's 15 year anniversary.

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Let's talk about Greenwashing

When materials and messaging don't match

Brent takes a look at a brand making big, and dishonest, sustainability claims.

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Unboxing Rothy's

Running on Recycled Content

Rothy’s got commitment to sustainability in both their products and packaging.

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At-Home Testing Kits

Messaging Matters

Careful consideration goes into every step when designing at-home test kits. Let's take a look at how Everly Health did it.

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Swiffer Goes SIOC

Swiffers sweeping success with SIOC

Procter & Gamble' blew us away with their SIOC solution for e-commerce packaging.

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Accessible Packaging Design

X-Box adaptive packaging

Take a look at the careful consideration and strategies of this one-of-a-kind accessible structure.

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Unboxing Goodr

Getting Playful with Branding

Goodr's combination of color and messaging makes this e-commerce package playful and authentic!

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Unboxing Hanni

Ditching Disposables

Let's take a look at Hanni’s solution ridding the world of plastic razor and cartridge waste.

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A Packaging Paradox

Solving Scissors

Scissor packaging is just not cutting it! You know the paradox – Needing a pair of scissors to open a pair of scissors.

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Diversity in Yogurt Packaging

Material and Structure Diversity

Today Brent is all work and Yoplait as he discusses the diversity in yogurt packaging.

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Unboxing Caraway Kitchenware

Sustainable from package to countertop

Say, hey, good lookin', what you got cookin'?

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Playful Packaging - Part 2

Featuring Piper Lindberg

This interactive unboxing comes to life when submerged in water.

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The Recyclability Catfish

The start of something

In 2022 Brent Lindberg stated, "Don't judge a bottle by its cover".

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Colgate Goes Curbside

A Move to Mono-Material

The truth fairy left a video under Brent's pillow last night. Although bummed it wasn't cash, he still has a sweet tooth for sustainability and is ready to drop some wisdom🦷.

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Passport Chocolate

Unique Retail Structures

Today on Unpacked, Brent looks at packaging that is CHOC-full of fun!

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Unboxing Mochidoki Gift Set

A Tasty Gift Set

We hope that you're hungry because we have a sweet treat from our friends at Mochidoki to share!

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The Recyclability Catfish

The Start of Something

In 1860 George Eliot coined the phrase, "Don't judge a book by its cover". In 2022 Brent Lindberg stated, "Don't judge a bottle by its cover". 😂

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Colgate Goes Curbside

A Move to Mono-Material

The truth fairy left a video under Brent's pillow last night.

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Playful Packaging

Featuring Parker Lindberg

Today Brent is joined by Parker Lindberg, a junior packaging enthusiast, to talk about the power of playful packaging. This interactive unboxing was a HIT.

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Unboxing Magic Spoon

Oh Oh Oh It's Magic!

Brent unboxes Magic Spoon and finds a cereal-ously good-looking diecut. Let's dig in!

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Shipping Liquids in Ecommerce

With SC Johnson

Hopefully, this will help Brent get his clean on as he unboxes some Windex and has the studio sparkling in no time!

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Unboxing Oculus

Evolving with Style

What a difference a couple of years make!

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Unboxing Everlane

A Sustainability Sprint

Let's unbox a pair of shoes from Everlane, a company that is owning radical transparency.

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Unboxing A Sales Kit

USB Sales Kit

I had a pun about a USB but, it just can't seem to stick in my memory... *ba dum tss*

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Unboxing Caspers Dog Bed

Introducing Socket

*drum roll please*... We have added a new member to the Fuseneo team, and we are barking it from the wooftops!

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Brent Battles Bugs

and teaches us about packaging

Jiminy Crickets, he really did it! Check out the latest Unpacked video to see Brent eat some crickets... and talk about the packaging.

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Unboxing Otherlands

A premium e-commerce experience

A premium candle unboxing from Otherlands that just makes scents.

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Unboxing Holiday Dielines and Structures

Unique Gift Packaging Dielines

'Twas 11 days before Christmas, and we've made a list of some good holiday packaging you can give as gifts. The dielines and structures have been made with care; In hopes of giving shoppers extra holiday flair. Enjoy this week's holiday episode of #Unpacked as Brent unwraps some holiday fun!

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Barbie Goes Sustainable

It's not plastic, it's fantastic!

We are looking at Barbies' new collection that is made from 90% recycled ocean-bound plastic.

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Unboxing an At-Home COVID Test Kit

A look at service-based packaging

This at-home COVID testing kit is delivered right to your door containing instructions to complete the test on your own.

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Unboxing ROOM

Utility Packaging at it's best

We love when we get a delivery to the studio that ends up being a great Unboxing!

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Unboxing Welly

Packaging worth keeping

Welly Health PBC wellness kit packaging is just what the doctor ordered! Side effects may include fun, convenience, stackability, and an endless selection!

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A Premium Unboxing Experience

Raising the Unboxing Bar

We got lucky with an unexpected unboxing that had everyone in the studio interested.

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Unboxing Kengos

Repairable and reusable shoes

We are head over heels for this brand's sustainability commitment, they do knot disappoint.

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A Fresh Take on Detergent

Know when to throw in the towel

Powder, liquid, pods, and now sheets? Watch as we unfold the evolution of detergent packaging from large boxes to small envelopes.

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Unboxing BarkBox

Take me to your Teether

Give the people what they want! Yes! Another dog video.

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Unboxing Occo

Single Serve Spices

Brent is spicing things up one micro portion at a time as he checks out Occo's premeasured spice packaging.

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Multi-Material Packaging

You gotta keep 'em separated!

Brent not only sings but does a great movie quote impression!

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Unboxing ChangLi

How not to package a car

We are really revved up for this one!!

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Unboxing Disney Princesses

Sustainable dreams do come true

The Disney Princesses have been set free from plastic packaging.

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Beverage Bottle Design

The Cold Carbonated Truth

Have you ever wondered why soda bottles are pretty much all the same? You'd think they'd want to differentiate themselves.

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Unboxing Kingsford

A spark of innovation

We are firing up another unboxing as we look at Kingsford's solution for the e-commerce market.

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Unboxing Mantl

Creating a community

MANTL really "bald" out on this #packaging

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Fast Food Showdown

Order Up!

It's a Fast Food Showdown - Packaging Edition.

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Shave-Off Take 2

Then vs. Now

Brent checks back in with Dollar Shave Club and Harry's, Inc. to see if they have anything new going on.

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Unboxing Send a Cake

Featuring Piper

Piper joins Brent in the studio and her reaction is priceless as they unbox a special surprise from sendacake.com

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Unboxing the Body Shop

Tuning up sustainability

You're going to want to 'wash' this! (sorry... we couldn't resist)! #unboxing The Body Shop

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Unboxing Spice House

Let's get Spicy

We are getting spicy with another e-commerce unboxing video.

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Unboxing Toad & Co

Looking Good While Doing Good

Toad&Co is dedicated to cleaning up the apparel industry. Their website states- Go Sustainable or Go Nude!

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Unboxing Plaine Products

A Packaging Revolution

Wash – Rinse – RETURN! Brent checks out Plaine Products' refillable packaging system.

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Unboxing Brewbike

Brewed Just For You

Today Brent talks about a recent Fuseneo project with Brewbike. p.s. No coffee beans were harmed in the making of this video.

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Unboxing Who Gives A Crap

We give a crap

Cheeky branding, interactive packaging, and sustainable materials are just a few reasons why this brand is on the path to success.

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Unboxing KiwiCo

Featuring Parker

Parker joins Brent as they unbox his Santa Clause gift from KiwiCo

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Unboxing Lush

Gifting through E-COM

Sending gifts from a website has never felt more personal.

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Unboxing Toblerone

Go Big or Go Home

An unboxing video made with the perfect combination of packaging, magic, and so much chocolate.

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Packaging Innovation

A great call for drywall

Good things come to those who accidentally bust a hole in a wall while moving a refrigerator.

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Sensory Series - Sight

Love at First Sight

We all know that visuals sell packaging but are they always used properly?

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Sensory Series - Sound

Packaging That Speaks

It's not always intentional but the sound your packaging makes while opening can evoke memories.

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Sensory Series - Textured Packaging

Bonus David's Tooth Paste Unboxing

How does the feel of your packaging influence a purchase?

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Unboxing High Fashion

E-Commerce Edition

When shopping in luxury stores, you expect a high-end luxurious experience. Does that experience transpire to your living room?

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Iconic Packaging

Let's Talk Takeout

Let's unfold this iconic takeout container.

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Unboxing Man Crates

Owning the Experience

Are you up for the challenge? We are unboxing.. well more like prying, cutting, and hammering open... Man Crates.

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Home VS. Industrial Composting

Scrapping the Potato/Potahto Debate

Is compostable packaging right for your brand?

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Unboxing: We Take The Cake

Celebrating e-Commerce

We put e-Commerce to the test in this delicious unboxing video.

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Compostable vs. Biodegradable

Scrapping the Tomahto/Tomato Debate

What’s the difference between compostable and biodegradable packaging? It’s actually substantial.

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Unboxing The Sill

Guest Appearance by Michael Cera

Potted plants in the mail? This should be interesting.

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Unboxing Quip

Refill Kits

Quip has rolled out paper-based packaging in efforts to eliminate plastic from direct to consumer packaging.

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Iconic Packaging

If it ain't broke, don't fix it

Let's discuss the unique design and user experience behind this iconic drink, Ramune.

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Unboxing Care/Of

Compostable Film Packaging

We're breaking down Care/Of's packaging to see how they make your daily vitamins feel special.

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Are Plastics Evil? pt. 3

Bioplastics

Plastic gets a lot of flack. But what if it didn't come from fossil fuels at all?

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Unboxing Allbirds

Running With Sustainabilty

That's right, it's time for another unboxing video! Today we are looking at Allbirds e-commerce packaging from heel to toe.

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Deer In the Headlights

The Art of Traffic Design

Innovation doesn't always make sense at first. This can be jarring, like when a new traffic pattern seems to break all the rules. Don't be afraid to challenge the conventions to find something better.

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Unboxing Seed

Plant-based Packaging

This probiotic subscription box has taken a stride towards a sustainable future with tray inserts that were made from mushrooms.

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The Recycling Stream

Red Sock In the Whites

Ever put a red sock in with the whites? You know what happens. Likewise, the recycling system only stays clean if we keep things properly sorted.

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Unboxing HiSmile

Refill & Starter Kits

Grab your shades; it's time for another unboxing video. Today we are dissecting the HiSmile starter refill kit packaging.

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Are Plastics Evil? pt. 2

Performance

"Plastics make it possible" is a tough marketing claim to argue with. When it comes to performance, few things can even compare with plastics, and that performance often affects sustainability.

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Are Plastics Evil? pt. 1

Flexible vs. Rigid

Once upon a time, plastics looked like a godsend. Now, they're often treated more like a villainous plague. What's the real story?

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GFB

It's a bowl! It's a pouch! No wait...

Beyond bowls, boxes and bags, in uncharted waters of packaging, there lives the GFB. What is it, and what are the benefits of this unique blend of packaging? We're breaking it down today.

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The End of E-commerce

From Minor to Mainstream

More and more people are doing more of their shopping online (especially now), and brands who think they can keep it on the back burner need to wake up and change their strategy.

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Hi, I'm New... pt. 3

Welcome to the Family

What happens when you're a month into a new job and don't know if you're on track? Here's how to follow through during the first four weeks to make the new guy/gal feel right at home.

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Hi, I'm New... pt. 2

Making the Most of Day One

How do you avoid Empty Inbox Syndrome for your new hires? Schedule their first day with all they need to do and learn to hit the ground running.

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videos

Unpacked: a video series exploring all things packaging

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Unboxing Sonos

Sustainable Premium Packaging

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O-Cedar's SIOC Packaging

The Power of Digital Printing

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Nestle's Material Innovation

A Sweet Material Swap

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Disruptive Packaging

Standing Out on Self

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Primary Packaging with Paperfoam

Half Magic, Full Sustainability

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Shipping Collectibles

Unboxing Funko Pop!

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Child Resistant Packaging

Standards, Structures, and Solutions

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Unboxing Hum by Colgate

Multichannel Packaging

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Unboxing Ollie

Cold Chain Considerations

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Grillo's Pickles Packaging Update

It's a really big dill

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Coca-Cola’s Material Shift

Plastics and Recycling

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Unboxing the GoPro Hero 9

Designing for E-Commerce

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The Vaseline Smart Pump

Consumers Get Candid

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Target's Figmint Packaging

Design for a Private Label

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Head & Shoulders Lightweight Ecobottle

A real weightloss journey

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Hasbro's Plastic-free Packaging

Kids vs. Collectors

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Cabinet Launches into Retail

Designing for on-shelf

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Unboxing Swiffer

Redesigning Retail

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Unboxing Tea Forte

A look at premium tea bags

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15 Years of Fuseneo

A trip down memory lane