packaging articles Tag

The end of disposable packaging in fast-food restaurants in 7 questions

es the law say? According to the anti-waste law for a circular economy (Agec) passed in 2020, no more fast food chains must use disposable dishes and packaging for meals eaten on site from January 1, 2023. After the ban on plastic straws and cutlery, the end of disposable packaging in fast food m ...

10
Jan
2023

Hipli: the parcel that can be reused up to 100 times

E-commerce generates a lot of packaging According to Fevad, some 600 million parcels are sent in France each year and this figure could increase further with the rise of e-commerce. Yet the cardboard packaging that accompanies these shipments is not without impact on the environment. It is di ...

05
Nov
2021

Shortage of raw materials: beware, the composition of products may change

Why this labelling exemption? Usually, manufacturers of food or cosmetic products are required to list all ingredients on the packaging. However, due to the war in Ukraine and Russia and the resulting difficulties in supplying raw materials, the Ministry of Economy has made an exception to this ...

13
Sep
2022

Shrinkflation: How to Outsmart Deceptive Business Practices?

ice, also known as "réduflation" in French, which involves reducing the quantity of a product without lowering its price. In practice, the product's packaging remains the same but the quantity sold decreases, while the price stays the same or may even increase. Although this practice is not illega ...

20
May
2024

Solid cosmetics: advantages and disadvantages

o that looks like a soap, simply rub it on your wet hair to make it lather. Disadvantage #2: you need to equip yourself. With solid cosmetics, no more packaging, shampoo bottles, and toothpaste tubes! Zero waste packaging is often the goal for specialized brands, but it poses some practical problem ...

19
Oct
2017

Ecology: a French start-up invents infinitely reusable gift wrapping

unlaminated gift paper because these papers can be recycled. Recently, you can also opt for a solution of recyclable and infinitely reusable gift packaging. This is the concept proposed by the start-up On s'emballe à la française. Once the gift is unwrapped, you can recover the packaging (a ...

08
Dec
2021

Homemade parcel post: how to prepare a parcel properly?

ment. To note: if you can't find a box with the right shape for the item you want to send, be aware that the Post Office offers a range of postage packaging, including models that can ship one or more bottles. 2- Respect the maximum dimensions and weight For your homemade package to be delive ...

24
Mar
2022

Beer Advent Calendar: 5 tips for choosing the right one

ation to travel and discovery. It offers beer enthusiasts a real gustatory journey in which French breweries are not forgotten! 4- Do not neglect the packaging. The packaging is an aspect of the beer advent calendar that may seem more trivial, but it is still important at the time of purchase. To a ...

21
Sep
2023

Maison Durable : the online store for a zero waste decoration

an countries. A second advantage of this website is that it offers a blog designed to make customers aware of the issue of waste, the reduction of packaging and plastic. This blog is a wealth of practical advice for all those who are committed to this approach and wish to adopt more eco-respon ...

02
Feb
2022

Dietary supplements: how to use them properly?

006-352 also requires companies that sell these types of products to make a market declaration to the DGCCRF. What are the mandatory labeling requirements on packaging? Even though the sale of dietary supplements is not as regulated as that of medicines, certain mentions are mandatory on the packagi ...

04
Apr
2023

Organizing an eco-friendly Christmas: tips and tricks

, stays, vouchers for a treatment or a massage and other gift boxes - toys made of natural materials and without batteries Also remember to limit packaging, which is a big consumer of paper! Also be aware that glittery or metallic gift papers are not recyclable. Favor Recycled paper and reusable ...

20
Dec
2013

5 tips for organizing an eco-friendly picnic

industrial preparations are usually packaged in plastic trays! The third reflex to adopt to organize an eco-friendly picnic by limiting waste and packaging of all kinds is to homemade. Homemade is not only better in taste but also better for the planet, especially if you use seasonal products. ...

26
July
2022

Expired food: which ones can still be eaten?

ity (DDM) and appears after the phrase preferably use by... There is nothing to prohibit consuming this product beyond the date, provided that its packaging is not damaged. Moreover, to prevent these products from being invaded by food moths capable of piercing the cardboard packaging, it is best ...

25
Aug
2022

Consumption: the QR Code will replace the barcode

d of 24 lines is so common that we don't even see it anymore... And yet, it's been more than half a century since the barcode has been generalized on packaging, from the package of cookies to the bottle of mineral water. In the coming years, however, this staple in industry and on supermarket she ...

27
Feb
2023

Halloween: candy knows no crisis.

ve shown a growth of 16.7% between the end of August 2022 and the end of August 2023. The increase in raw material prices, such as sugar, as well as packaging and the energy required for their production, has raised the prices of confectionery products on the shelves, but not enough to discourage b ...

31
Oct
2023

Spring: eco-friendly laundry and household cleaning products

onal liquid detergents that are composed of 75% water, this brand's eco-friendly detergent comes in the form of capsules sold in recyclable cardboard packaging certified by the FSC (that is, sourced from sustainably managed forests). This innovative and made in France brand sells you only the activ ...

19
Dec
2023

Origin Info: 5 Things to Know About This Indicator

icator appears on supermarket shelves. It is still necessary to define the scope of the products concerned and decide on the implementation of a logo on packaging or in a digital version. The specifications for this new indicator must be drawn up by May 1, 2024, to allow for experimentation during ...

14
Mar
2024

Filtered carafes

Tap water In France, tap water is perfectly safe for consumption. Its distribution is the responsibility of municipalities or their associations, in accordance with the water law of January 3, 1992. In order to be considered drinkable and distributed to the population, water must comply with values ...

29
Jan
2007

Kumquat jam: an easy recipe.

e. 600 g of sugar). 3- Cook the jam over low heat for the time indicated on the package of jam sugar. Generally, 15 minutes is enough. Finishing and packaging. 1- As soon as the kumquat jam becomes syrupy, remove it from the heat. 2- Blend the mixture with a hand blender to obtain a smooth consiste ...

14
Aug
2009

5 Tips for Returning or Reselling Your Christmas Gifts

n their original condition. If you think about getting rid of an item as soon as the wrapping paper is off, you must not touch it. Do not remove the packaging around perfumes or the shrink wrap on video games! And of course, do not cut off the tags from clothes that are not to your taste or size! ...

04
Jan
2010