Cannabis Packaging Blogs

Sustainable packaging refers to developing or utilizing recycled packaging materials to reduce our impact on mother nature. It aims to reduce our carbon footprint, dependence on virgin natural resources and prevents waste from accumulating in the ocean or landfill. Simply put, sustainable packaging is environmentally-friendly and biodegradable. It is high time that cannabis companies realize their products’ impact on the environment and develop innovative solutions to minimize this impact.  The Three R's of Sustainability The three R's rule was introduced to protect the environment and generate a minimum amount of waste. It stands for: Reduce: Reduce means utilizing thinner or more rigid materials that can serve the same purpose with fewer materials. Reuse: Reuse focuses on making containers that can be reutilized for the same purpose( for example, storing cannabis flower) or different purposes (storing knick-knacks).  Recycle: Products are being manufactured with recycled mat

Cannabis packaging is an integral part of the industry. You may produce the highest quality cannabis goods, but without proper packaging, they may go unnoticed. Good packaging allows you to stand out from the competition and smash your market goal while protecting your products from external or environmental damages. Apart from branding and safety, another important aspect is the presentation. Consumers will not buy products that are packaged in dirty, deformed, or contaminated packages. This is where packaging insert products come into play.  Why are packaging inserts necessary? Inserts are a vital part of the packaging. It helps to keep your cannabis goods intact and safe during transit. In addition, it allows your customers to access the goods down to the last bit easily. Inserts packaging products are also used to protect delicate products like vape cartridges from impact damages and securely deliver them.  What are the different types of packaging inserts? Foam Inserts: Foams are

  Looking for marijuana packaging that you and your customers can feel good about? There has never been a better time to join the CRATIV Earth movement. Our team is incredibly proud to announce the latest addition to the CRATIV family; our all-new Plant-based (PB) packaging. CRATIV PB is our most innovative solution in sustainable packaging and is made from certified USDA bio-based resins while maintaining FDA CFR 21 Food Grade material certification. CRATIV PB also sets a new bar for sustainability as PB recently earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Label. This label displays a product’s biobased content, which is the portion of a product from a renewable source such as plant or forestry feedstocks. Utilizing renewable, biobased materials displaces the need for non-renewable, petroleum-based chemicals. According to the USDA, biobased products currently replace around 300 million gallons of petroleum per year in the U.S. or the equivalent of taking 200,00

Good packaging speaks for itself. Not only does it offer product protection, but it also helps to grab the attention of your potential customers, thus boosting sales and brand awareness. One of the essential components of high-quality cannabis packaging is compliance. This is where child-resistant packaging comes into factor. What is Child-Resistant Packaging? Owing to the growing number of child deaths due to the ingestion of hazardous materials, Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) introduced child-resistant packaging, also referred to as special packaging. According to the PPPA, "special packaging" means packaging designed or constructed to be difficult for children under five years of age to open or obtain any toxic and harmful amount of the substance contained therein, which is not difficult for an adult. Why do we need Child-resistant Packaging? The sole aim of CR packaging is the safety of children. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, most of the poisoning cases in c

 Challenges faced in Cannabis Edible Packaging You may manufacture the best, highest-quality edibles, but with proper cannabis edible packaging, your consumers might not get to enjoy all that goodness. Edibles like gummies, chews, chocolates, or baked goods are pretty delicate and are more susceptible to damage during transportation, handling, or storage. So what protects your products while making them look tempting enough to catch the eye of your customers? Yes, you are correct. Packaging! However, choosing one is not a walk in the park. With cannabis packaging laws and regulations, there are so many factors to consider before creating your masterpiece. Listed below are the top five challenges faced in Cannabis Edible Packaging: Balancing Sturdiness and Sustainability For a package to be strong enough to be child-safe while being eco-friendly and sustainable can be quite challenging. Plastic is often utilized to meet child-resistant packaging requirements, which are not as eco-fri

  Vaping is the hot buzzword today among millennials. Not only it offers sophistication, but vaping cannabis is also a safer alternative to smoking. It is the best time to take your marijuana packaging game to the next level. Why should you give importance to packaging? Consider this - 72% of American consumers say their purchasing decision is influenced by the packaging design. And why not! Packaging is the first thing that catches the consumer's eye, and this plays a significant role in converting it to sale. In this blog, we will cover five things you must take into consideration when choosing vape packaging for your business. Sturdiness One of the most critical purposes of vape packaging is protection. Since vape cartridges are made of glass, it is important your packaging should be able to protect it during shipping. It should also be tightly packed to avoid leakage or contamination. Furthermore, good quality packaging avoids breakage while shielding the product from harmfu