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Using recycled plastic is better for the environment than using new plastic. This only makes sense, since less virgin material is used. But if we dig a little deeper within recycling, there are several options to choose from. For example, you have the use of pre-consumer or post-consumer waste. But what does that actually mean?
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In a circular economy, we must ensure that we reuse waste as much as possible. To do this, it is of course important that we know how to sort and recycle waste correctly. For our plastic packaging, there are already many alternatives on the market, for example bioplastics. But what exactly are bioplastics? And how should we recycle them at home? We asked the question to our LinkedIn network and what turned out, the majority does not know how to recycle bioplastics correctly.
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A suitable design for your carrier bag? That remains quite a challenge for many of us. However, a good design is very important. Your carrier bag not only functions as packaging but also has a promotional function. A well-designed carrier bag attracts the attention of your customers and can stimulate loyalty.
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Due to the strong growth of online shops and online sales, the number of packages that need to be sent has increased significantly. To deliver your products in top condition to your customers, the right packaging is essential. Not only do you want the product to arrive undamaged, you also want your branding to reach the living room of your customers. But what do today's customers think of the packaging material used? And what sustainable materials are available today? Find out now.
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2019, the year single-used plastic bags were banned in Belgium. You know them, those little bags that you used to get at the checkout, usually printed with the logo of the store. If retailers still want to offer these bags today, and in some regions they are still allowed in others not, they have to charge their customers a small fee for them. The result? A lot of alternative carrier bags with an environmentally friendly look are coming on the market. But which carrier bag is the most environmentally friendly?
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Although plastic is still a popular material choice for carrier bags, authorities are encouraging everyone to offer environmentally friendly alternatives and limit plastic as much as possible. Do you value sustainability? Or do your customers appreciate that you follow the ecological path? Then the stone paper bags are a perfect solution.
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Why should a vineyard use textile pins? A question that raises many eyebrows. The link between a vineyard and textile pins may not be obvious, but these attachments have enormous added value. A perfect example of how our well-known products can be used in an original way.
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Skylla – a specialist in medical devices – approached Marisan to create an easily removable label. Skylla is a young and dynamic international company. Having their own production sites in Tunisia and Macedonia, they manufacture a wide range of medical devices for their customers.
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Do you no longer see the wood for the trees when it comes to thermal printing? Don't worry, we'll help you on your way. With most label printers you can choose between two printing techniques for printing your labels: thermal transfer and direct thermal. Although these two techniques are quite similar in terms of name, there is a noticeable difference in terms of technique.
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The medical world deals with very unique and diverse packaging challenges every day. Because of the product variety, health requirements, reliability, low weight, easy disposal, need for fewer raw materials, etc., this is not obvious. Marisan helps you on your way with shipping bags and (re)sealable bags.
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Packaging is indispensable. It serves to store food products, transport products safely and increase brand awareness among consumers. On the other hand, we have to deal with large amounts of packaging waste that needs to be processed. Our big challenge? To reduce the amount of packaging waste by constantly looking for environmentally friendly alternatives.
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Over the years, the emphasis on product labeling in healthcare facilities has increased significantly to reduce the errors caused by a lack of proper coding. While their use in the medical field is often overlooked, labels play a vital role in maintaining patient safety in hospitals, labs and pharmaceutical industries, among others.
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Security labels are used worldwide by manufacturers and retailers to protect their products against theft. Hama specializes in accessories for consumer electronics such as accessories for computers, smartphones, TV, audio and so on. Since Hama clearly works with theft-sensitive products, it is important to display these in a safe manner in the stores. Curious how we achieve this?
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Bleckmann is the market leader in Supply Chain Management (SCM) services for fashion and lifestyle brands. The cooperation between Marisan and Bleckmann in shipping packaging started with the supply of standard, white coex shipping bags. This evolved into pre-printed coex bags made of specific materials, which are either easily resealable or permanently adhesive, depending on the purpose. Curious which challenges crossed our path?
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Each company struggles with the same basic issue. What stock levels do I keep for which products and what will it cost? Over the past decades, our team has built up the expertise to set up a stock system for the product mix of packaging solutions, labels and attachments, which helps to unburden our clients. Read more to find out how we can help you!
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As you already noticed, Marisan focuses on sustainability. When choosing an ecological packaging, the terms recyclable, reusable, compostable and biodegradable are often used. But do you know the difference?
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Do you already know our alternative to the classic textile pins? As indicated in our previous blog, consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious. Most recently, we are offering a completely new line of staples, namely the Ecotach ™. It has been specially developed to meet the needs of environmentally conscious retailers, brand owners and consumers who want to reduce their carbon footprint. Discover here the 2 different types of ecological attachments from biodegradable and recycled materials.
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Mid 2020, Karmen took a leap of faith. She made a career swap from a senior management position in the financial sector to starting up her own boutique, Huis Vikarti. Marisan was given the opportunity to support her by supplying personalized carrier bags. A very personal service resulted in carrier bags that perfectly meet her needs and wishes. Curious about her story? Then watch our video!
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Today, the packaging industry, the sustainability issue and the impact on our environment are inseparable. In our previous blog, we already discussed what you can do to create a sustainable image. We all realize that we need to drastically reduce the use of plastic. But what are the possibilities and solutions to achieve this?
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Our health has been the topic of the past year. However, we should not underestimate the impact of the environment on our health. At Marisan, we commit to sustainability and we support our clients in choosing smart and sustainable materials!
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Packaging is needed, packaging is essential. Since your customers expect a handy and preferably also nice carrier bag for the goods they have bought in your store, it is interesting to consider the various types of packaging and what that means for you as a retailer.
In this brief advice letter we would like to highlight one type: the ultrasonically welded non-woven carrier bag. We have listed the qualities and advantages of this type of carrier bag for you ....
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The most important way to stop the spread of COVID-19 is by sanitization and wearing masks.
Wearing a high-quality mask can both help preventing you from catching the virus, as well as spreading the virus to those around you.
You can turn to Marisan for the highest qualified certified medical mouth masks Type I. These carry the highest possible legally permitted protection, for both the wearer and other persons who are in the same physical space.
When it all gets a bit more complicated, our hunger grows to look for real working solutions for our customers. This was also the case when Ragolle Rugs came knocking at our door with the demand for very specific labels for their internal identification system. Detachable yet good adhesive; good adhesion without leaving glue marks.
Then you will be triggered to draw on your experience and product knowledge, and to take that extra step.
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At the outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis, we received an urgent call from AZ Groeninge in Kortrijk at Marisan, whether we could help them with coex shipping bags that could serve as hermetically sealed storage bags for the clothes of patients who are growing numbers offered for admission.
Naturally, we made an extra effort for these heroes ....
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The transition has been made. With the very thin and budget-friendly non-woven carrier bags, AVA offers, with the cooperation of its packaging partner Marisan, the alternative to the classic plastic shopping bags..
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From logistics to industry, labels are used daily in many companies. They are an indispensable part of the operation, so exhausted stock is not an option. We offer the solution with our brand new machine. From now on we can provide our customers with all kinds of blank labels at competitive prices within 2 weeks. Read here how we deliver on this fast service!
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The circular economy is on the rise. That is good news, because in this way discarded products are recycled into something new. Marisan is also fully committed to the circular economy. Discover how!
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Have you seen it already? We proudly present our brand new website with a new look and feel. And the innovation extends even further. We put our heads together to achieve a clearer structure and structure in all our communication. The result? We have reinvented ourselves with an online platform! Discover everything about it!
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At Marisan we were honored to be able to contribute to the MoTIV event day concerning the Green Deal on Circular Purchasing as a specialist in circular packaging.
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REPORT TO THE FLEMISH GOVERNMENT
Explanation of the prohibition on the free distribution of light plastic carrier bags for single use.
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This case is brand new. The Marisan label solution supports the online project of Kunstgras by Vanallemeersch Deraedt.
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You want to print a label. That sounds simple.
And it is, if you take a number of basic rules into account.
In this article you will find the Banok trees in the forest.
If you ask yourself: "Which Banok pistols can you combine with which types of attachments?" , then a handy overview follows.
