Paper Products
March 14, 2017 at 11:53 am
It's been 20 years since Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, also known as Biggie or Biggie Smalls, passed away. And the grocery store he worked at in his native New York City commemorated his death by releasing limited edition paper bags last week, according to DNAinfo. The "Biggie Bags" featured the rapper's face with the…
March 7, 2017 at 2:43 pm
QR codes are a good way to promote customer engagement in the digital era. But, aesthetically, a QR code could use improvement. That's just what Huhtamaki has done on its Monaco Cup. The single-use paper cup, which is…
March 2, 2017 at 2:01 pm
Reducing waste and pollution is a priority for the science and business communities alike. You know how the mantra goes: Reduce, reuse, recycle. Saving paper, especially, is a primary concern for many businesses. Businesses can reduce paper use by going online. They can recycle when they can. Now, scientists may have just found a way…
February 21, 2017 at 2:48 pm
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), which handles New York City and the surrounding area, issued special MetroCards co-branded with Supreme, a popular street wear company. New Yorkers could buy the cards for face value, making them no more valuable than the classic yellow ones, but the highly sought-after Supreme logo has boosted the special cards'…
January 5, 2017 at 2:48 pm
We're at a point in time now that everyone has at least one electronic device that has a basic calendar, if not more advanced planning apps and organizational tools. Despite this, The New York Times reported that the…
January 3, 2017 at 1:23 pm
Cyclists, especially those who are riding on busy city streets, should wear protective headgear. With the growing popularity of bike-share programs in cities, especially with urban commuters, it makes sense to create a similarly convenient and portable solution for head protection. Enter the paper, foldable helmet. Pratt Insitute of Design graduate Isis Shiffer designed the…
December 19, 2016 at 2:53 pm
The best way to create a sure-fire promotion is to give out a product that the end-users will actually use and keep. Or, if you can't do that, give them something they'll have to pry from the clawed clutches of their cats by sending them catnip-infused direct mail. Yes, this is real. The American Genius…
December 13, 2016 at 2:27 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced that Schurman Retail Group, Fairfield, Calif., is recalling one of its paper box products because mold can be present on the boxes, which can cause respiratory or other infections in those with compromised immune systems or lung issues. So far, Schurman Retail Group received nine reports of respiratory…
November 29, 2016 at 1:27 pm
Our favorite things about the holidays are time with family, cozy nights by the fire and official holiday-themed merchandise from Beyonce. (You know, the classics.) Thankfully, Queen Bey heard our wish, and released a line of holiday-themed apparel. The line includes sweatpants, T-shirts, hoodies, and tank tops, which say "I Sleigh All Day" (a play…
October 26, 2016 at 5:43 pm
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced that the Prime Line's Gifts catalog and Jetline's value-focused Holiday Gift Guide are now available with customizable covers in both digital and print editions. To view the Prime gift catalog click here. Prime…
