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packaging....? what would happen if we did away with all UNESSECARY packing. Global impact etc etc? I hate the bloosy stuff

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How do you package to file clothing for the sims 2 without packaging a complete sim? I know how to package sims and lots for upload to modthesims2, but how do you package just clothing without packaging the sim?

What is some clever packaging ideas for competition? I am entering a national packaging competotion for students in yr 9, and the idea is to create clever packaging for a product (not design a new one) What are some suggestions on packaging? Also i need to decide on what to package... Thanks :)

How does the packaging of bread effect its shelf life? does white packaging work better? I have just noticed a trend lately in bread packaging of having lots of white. Is there a reason for this, or is it purely aesthetic?

What is the best packaging tape to tape up boxes? I am moving and I bought scotch packaging tape from home depot. I had gorilla tape but the movers say that comes off. Should I buy more gorilla tape or stick with the scotch packaging tape. Does the Scotch tape stay on the boxes? It doesn't seem that sticky. Please help! I need everything packed up by the 29th!

how do I go about packaging small food items? I have a light snack product. I am looking to Package it as in small chips, nuts, etc found in retail shops Also looking to buy a small packaging machinery if it makes economic sense.

How much do packaging workers at a manufacturing company make? I just recently applied for a job in the packaging division of a tea company at their main manufacturing warehouse. I am curious, though: How much does a packager make? PLEASE HELP. I have an interview soon and I need to know how much to negotiate for.

What are the various factors to be taken into account when do packaging? Packaging is very important factor to attract the customer. Lack in packaging will result to lower awareness of our product or service in the eyes of customer. So that, packaging plays important role in attracting customer's attention and encouraging sales. What are the various factors to be taken into account when do packaging?

On what Burger King packaging,can you get a Transformers game stamp? I have already checked the official rules at the Burger King website,but they fail to mention that the onion rings packaging also have game stamps on them. So,is anything that they fail to mention in their official rules? I mean are the game stamps only available on the fries,onion rings,and the drinks?

What kind of packaging do luxury handbags come in? If you have ordered a handbag online or from a catalog that was $300 or more, what kind of packaging did it come in? What were the different layers of packaging? Please be as detailed as possible. Links to pictures would be great. Also, how did that packaging make you feel about the product? Thanks a lot!

How long do you keep the original packaging for a purchased electronic item? I recently bought some electronics (DVD player, scanner, TV). I assume the vendor will not accept a return without the original packaging, however this is a pain to keep around since it is bulky. But if I throw it away and then have a problem I assume I won't be able to return the item. What is a good length of time to keep the packaging in case this happens?

What are the steps on packaging when selling online? I am planning to sell things online, I know the history and steps on about what the risks and requirements, but what about packaging and posting requirements?

What are some products that are sold by packaging purposes only? Like, I have this chart thing I have to fill out for homework, and it needs items that the packaging for it is for protection purposes only, like a tv. but i already have all the ones i need for that. The thing I need is items that's packaging is used for promoting sales only, like it just looks pretty, but it doesnt really protect the item? So, I need some ideas of what i could put...Thanks. I need answer's really fast!

What are the features of good packaging? I wanna know the features of good packaging. This question is provided in my marketing assignment. Kindly, tell an answer for around 50-60 words.

What is the best kind of packaging to help prevent freezer burn, and what is the worst kind? Me and my friend are doing a science project, for FFA, and we were just wondering what is the best kind of packaging to help prevent freezer burn, and what is the worst kind of packing?

What is the cheapest form of packaging? Besides the obvious Australia Post packaging, what other ways can i achieve a secure way to package my items? I would like to cut the cost of buying separate bags to post with? Ive seen a black packaging before that seem to have been melted together to hold, but am unsure of what and where i can find this product. Im basically after something that will wrap tightly and not tear.Must also be dark in colour and possibly available in bulk, but any ideas are great. Best place to find the product if possible would be great too.

Who manufactures the packaging boxes for Sprinkles Cupcakes? I am interested in their packaging boxes, or any other food packaging manufacturers who produce recycled bakery boxes.

What's the correct way to open clamshell packaging? There's so many electronics that are being sold in clamshell packaging, and it's extremely difficult to open. And often the manual is stuck inside the packaging in such a way that cutting the package apart will also cut up the manual. Is there a "correct" way of opening this type of packaging?

What material should I use to strengthen my packaging tape sculpture? My students have made a statue using the packaging tape method. Now we want to strengthen it so we can put clothing on it and paint it to look like a stone carved statue. Should we use papier mache, drywall compound, plaster of paris? I'm afraid the papier mache won't stick to the tape and other options will be too heavy. Any suggestions? In case this question seems familiar, I asked the same thing last week but must not have been logged in bc I could never find the results. Thanks in advance for your help!

What is the cheapest way to save money on packaging when selling items on ebay? I know some people wrap their items and send it to customers without spending much money. As we all know, some sellers on ebay charge lots of money for packaging and some charge a small fee. What is the strategy to spend little money when sending items to customers? (describe the process if you can, thanks)

Do you think congress should enforce companies to use biodegradable packaging on all products? No law is proposed but I was thinking a huge waste is all the packaging we throw away. Think of the holidays and drive by houses the day after Christmas and look at all the huge piles of packaging out at the garbage. Look at our food packaging. What a waste. If Congress can't pass a law how about eve giving tax breaks to companies that do use biodegradable or less packaging- Something!

My daughter and I would like to start a packaging and distribution company? I need to know how to start a packaging and distribution company. I know where to get the supplies needed, I need to know where to go to find companies who would need our service. Please point me in the right direction. Thanks.

How long is hamburger good in my freezer, if left in store packaging? When I bring hamburger home from the grocery store, I usually put one package in the freezer for that night, and the others in the freezer. How long can they be left in that packaging (the styrofoam dish with plastic wrap seal on top) in the freezer? This is driving me nuts, so you will be very appreciated!

What kind of packaging does real bobbi brown brushes come in ? I am trying to buy some bobbi brown brushes off ebay and was wondering if they are authentic.... I have a picture of them so wanted to see if the original packaging was authentic..do they come in plastic sleeves?

What is the name of the crisps in the yellow packaging? does anyone know the name of the crisps that come in the yellow packaging with a tongue on the front from the UK? it started with an 'S,' i believe. and it looked like prawn crackers physically, but it really wasn't. last time i saw it was in 2005 because i moved. and i can't remember what it's called.

How is the packaging of items from Amazon? How is the packaging of items from Amazon? Transparent? Opaque? My shipping address is a hotel in California. Is there some way one can find out/see what have I ordered? I will be in office when my goods arrive. I am concerned about the privacy. Help!

How do you remove a hotwheels car without damaging the packaging? How do you separate the plastic blister-pack cover from the cardboard backing without ripping it? The artwork on the packaging is nice and I would like to keep it. Thanks!

What is appropriate packaging for a small letter? Im posting a few seeds to a friend but i dont want to pay a fortune in packaging. If i post in a small letter envolope with one layer of buble wrap and sticky tape the seed packets onto that will they be protected? Or should i put too layers? (one either side). I would prefer one because two is too thick for a small envolope.

Why do releasable tabs on food packaging never work? Is it not a requirement of something that claims to seal packaging, that it should be able to provide a seal for said packaging, instead of just falling off after about two seconds? D'oh! Good spot there with the resealable / releasable confusion. Give yourselves a pat on the pack. I have the same problem with resealable tabs too...

Where can I find a definition of theinternational symbols on packaging? I want to be able to look up a symbol that is on consumer packaging and understand what it means. Example: a symbol of an umbrella means what? waterproof?

What are some products that have ridiculous packaging setups and are hard to get open? This is for homework at school, we have to design new packaging for a product that is ecofriendly, but the product must have a bad packaging setup already. Thankyou :)

How can we reduce litter from food packaging? I see too much litter in the streets in my community. It is mainly from food packaging. Is there a way in we as a society could control or even reduce the litter from food packaging. Thanks for helping out the community. =)

How can I start a packaging business? I want to start a packaging business, how would I go about it? Im 17, from UK.

Is there a difference between packaging tape and storage tape? I have scotch tape in the house that says storage tape, but i need packaging. Are they the same thing? Thanks.

How do I describe this packaging of makeup? How do I describe the packaging of cover girl mascara? You know the cardboard and the plastic over it? How can I write it in an essay? How do I describe and word it?

What kind of law/case is it when a company has very similar packaging and product names to a competitor? For example, there's a product on the market and a competitor makes a similar product with very similar packaging. If the first company wanted to take legal action, on what formal legal grounds would they pursue this case?

What is the most environmentally sustainable packaging material? I am looking for information on which packaging material is the most environmentally sustainable, considering factors such as: -raw material extraction -production processes -use of recycled material -potential for recycling Specifically, I am looking at small containers for holding semi-liquid materials such as moisturisers etc. Options include: -glass -plastic -metal, such as tin I would appreciate links to research, if available. Thanks!

What do you like/dislike most about baby formula packaging? I'm just doing an informal poll for a project and I would like your input. So what do you dislike most about baby formula packaging (powders or liquids, it doesn’t matter)? Also if you want to go into more detail, which formula’s packaging do you like most and why? Thanks!

Can you defrost fish in cold water by taking it out of its packaging? My friend's called me to defrost some fish for hear to cook in about 6 hours. I've taken the fillets out of the packaging and placed them in a container of cold water. Is this right, is there anything else to do? Thank you - should i keep the fish in the fridge, seeing as it wont be cooked for quite a few hours?

why is the packaging of food products bigger than actual content? Is there a reason why the packaging of food products (especially powder food, like cocoa, cereals..) has a much bigger size than the actual content ? is there a link with the process of sterilizing the food, or closing the package by plastic welding in order not to damage the content ?

how can i get paint to stick to packaging tape? i taped a bunch of cardboard boxes together with packaging tape and now i want to paint them. how do i get paint to stick to the tape? is there a specific kind of paint that works better than others? i've heard paint sticks to masking tape but i am looking to an alternative so that i don't have to re-tape all my boxes. if i sandpapered the tape would the paint stick better?

What is a product with way to much packaging? It is for a school project and I need anything that you can buy with to much packaging.

when did uk start putting metric measurements onto packaging? I have a cosmetic bottle that has the imperial measurement of 2oz on it but no metric measurement, i do know it was made after 1953 but would like to know when we started putting both measurements on packaging as it would give me a clue to its age.

What appeals to you when buying makeup in terms of product packaging and design? Are you more likely to buy (say eyeshadow) that has edgy packaging or packaging that is more pretty?

How would I even start to search for packaging ideas? I need to find some pagkaging ideas. I am looking for clear plastic bags tat can have the lable stapled at the top. Kinda like when you buy stickers. Where would I even start to look for that kind of packaging, help please..... thanks

What are the options for environmentally friendly forms of packaging for foods? I want to know where i can find environmentally friendly forms of packaging for a food maunfacturing venture i am hoping to start. I am not sure whther to go for glass (which i belive to be the easiest to recycle here in the UK), or some of these new corn/starch based (PLA) plastics which claim to be compostible. Ideally I want to know the options which present to lowest environmental damage overall from cradle to grave, and if possible where i can find out further information on suppliers etc. But any help will be useful indeed.

How can I print waterproof labels for freezer packaging? I save leftover food in vacuum packaging in the freezer and put labels printed from my inkjet printer to identify the contents later. However, the ink smudges occassionally when packages are stacked on one another inside the freezer. Is there any inexpensive consumer device that will let me print water-proof labels for the food packages?

Why does my cat like to bite in to the hard plastic packaging that I bring home? My one cat just cannot resist biting into the hard plastic packaging that comes with so many things that we buy. He just can't wait until I can finally open the darned plastic packaging and then he bites into with all his mite. Even when he hears the sound of the plastic rattleling he come running. He's crazy or something.

What's a good way to open that new plastic type packaging without cutting yourself to bits? Things are being packaged in that thick super-sealed packaging that cannot be opened without cutting and it still seems to leave sharp edges. And then some scissors won't penetrate it.

Can anyone recommend a great company to design packaging for a new confectionery product? I am looking to launch a new and premium confectionery product. The product is ready to launch but I need to sort the brand design for packaging, website etc. My budget is not huge; does anyone know a top-class company which could design the packaging for me? If not a packaging company, a web designer would work instead... I'm based in London so the company would ideally but not essentially be UK-based.

How can we stop a neighboring town from changing a residential zone to industrial for a manure packaging plant There is also an elementary school only a few blocks down the road. Besides noise and traffic, what other arguments can we use to fight the changing of the zoning to "Light Industrial"? Although the neighboring town's councilman hasn't gone through the "fertilizer" packaging plant's current location, he says that Light Industrial zoning doesn't allow for noise or odors anyway. Oh yeah? Try to fight it after the fact - good luck. And try to convince homeowner's that it won't affect their home's value. It will. The person who responds with the most OTHER reasons that will convince the councilman to vote NO on zoning this "light industrial" will most likely win my "best answer" vote.

What type of packaging would you like to see the clothes you buy come in? If you could design any type of apparel packaging what would you like to see on the market. Such as bag style, or design, boxes,etc.

What is the packaging of a paint can? Like, what is it made out of? and the packaging? thanks :)

What kind of packaging do the free walmart tampon samples come in? I just ordered a few of the free samples that are offered on walmart.com and I want to get some tampon samples, but I don't want my dad to see the words 'tampon samples' all over the box if there will be those words on the box. If anyone has ordered tampon samples from walmart.com, what kind of packaging did it come in? Also, did it say tampons or tampon samples anywhere on the box?

How long will hot dogs stay good after you remove them from the plastic packaging and put them in the fridge? I bought hot dogs 2 weeks ago and opened them when I bought them. On the packaging it says good until 12/1/08. If I keep them in a container in my fridge, is it just like being in its original packaging and I can eat them up until 12/1/08? Or is it once the plastic is opened then I only have a few days to eat them before they go bad?

What are the average effluent/wastewater characteristics for the printing and packaging industry? I need to know the effluent characteristics for printing and packaging industries i.e BOD COD TSS PH etc. Please give reference also. Have searched a bit but couldnt find them.

What is the most reliable way to designate UPC and/or Bar Codes for Packaging Online? What is the most reliable way to designate UPC and/or Bar Codes for Packaging Online? Our company is moving forward with marketing our product. I need to assign a UPC for our packaging/product and I do not know what site is the best to use.

What is a type of purse that has alot of extra packaging inside? I have a science project on saving the environment and was asked about a product that has packaging that is unnessusary or there is just a lot of it. I need a spesific brand

How can I recycle lots of the foam packaging beans that come with products? I work in a place and we get lots of boxes of products that we sell and it they usually contain far too much of this packaging and I have found out that you cant recycle it like you can the cardboard boxes (I think we are already doing something about that) but we just through these foam beans out. I want to know what I can do about it? I have heard that I may be able to give them to local packaging companies but I am not sure how I would go about doing that and I dont know that there are any companies like that near where I live (I am in Wetsern Australia). Please help me.

Why would a food-processing company blanch certain fruits and vegetables before packaging them in transparent? Why would a food-processing company blanch certain fruits and vegetables before packaging them in transparent jars?

Where can I get the same clear, strong elastic bands found in the packaging of many Star Wars action figures? The bands that hold many of the Star Wars action figures and their accessories in the packaging isn't a simple rubber band. They have enormous stretching ability and a great memory. In addition, the material is quite strong. I would love to be able to purchase some of these for my own use, but have been unable to find anything but plain old clear rubber bands, which I don't need. Does anyone know what exactly this material is, and if there is somewhere where this could be purchased? Thanks.

What is the see-through 'film' called that is sometimes seen on cake packaging? It has gone completely from my mind and this is quite important. What I am talking about is on some cake packaging, there is a see-through 'film' (which is sometimes square or circle) and shows the cake through it so consumers can see the product before buying it. What is this called? Thank you for all your help. :-)

Does anyone have a photo of what the retail packaging looks like for an itouch 32GB 2nd generation? I want to buy one on ebay but I want it to be in actual retail packaging. It is a gift and I don't want the recipient to know I got it on ebay. There is a photo of the item on ebay and it says it is new in retail pacakging, but I'm not sure what the retail packaging is supposed to look like. Can someone either show me a pic or describe it? Thanks.

What do those numbers on the packaging of tooth brushes relate to? I have always wondered what those numbers are on the packaging of a new toothbrush. I assume it has to do with the size or softness of the brush, but there is never any chart to corresponde the value of what the number stands for. One of life's great mysteries.

What are the dimensions of an average pack of playing cards without the packaging? What are the dimensions of an average sized pack of playing cards without the packaging?

How can we the consumers put pressure on companies to stop producing so much packaging? Practically everything you buy now from fresh meat to small household electrical goods is vacuum packed, boxed, shrink wrapped and enveloped in polystyrene. This packaging depletes the earths natural resouces and causes us major problems with it's disposal. Plastics in particular take years to degrade and not all are suitable for recycling. I understand goods in transit need to be protected but the problem of waste disposal seems to be spiraling out of control. What can we as consumers to curb this growth? Yes pressure on supermarkets is maybe the way forward as they can force their suppliers to reduce packaging by not renewing contacts. You are misinformed Grizzbr1, No one wants all this packaging, we simply do not have a choice!

What are some solutions based upon food packaging for the elderly/disabled? I'm currently investigating how to over come problems such as easy use, grip and low physical effort of packaging products for the elderly/disabled, can you help?

Do you remember how laundry powder manufacturers were saving on packaging.? They introduced concentrated power, which could be packed in a small plastic bag, stating because it was concentrated they used less packaging. Then they made tablets, to ensure people used more than they needed to, and to keep the tablets from breaking they used thicker packaging, and more of it. Oh, then they added water to the powder, and put it into bigger plastic bottles to sell as a liquid product.

Some social considerations I should make when designing packaging for a product? What are the societal considerations I should make when I design the packaging for a product?