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 ma...

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: ...

  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 20...

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...