There are two main reasons. Firstly, because sustainability is now such a big issue among consumers that being seen to be green is crucial to the popularity of your brand and the longevity of your business. And secondly, because of the global impact traditional packaging has o...
Depending on the location, however, customers can designate any shipping carriers for ground they wish. Q: Certifications – what type of certs do you provide? A: We will continue to provide certification of analysis and conformance. Q: Are invoices mailed or emailed? A: Depending on the ...
So, for me, I knew I wanted to create all these insulated drink containers for the adult beverage community but I was fluid in terms of being able to change the direction in every other facet of the company. So, if I got wind from customers that we were doing something wrong, or our...
the long-term cost-saving benefits of going paperless are worth it. Not only will you no longer need to purchase receipt rolls, reams of paper, and envelopes for your business, but you also won’t need to buy printers and ink, or containers for file storage. By losing physical filing ca...
Despite the risks they pose, however, massive vessels still dominate global shipping. According to Alphaliner, a shipping-data firm, the global fleet of container ships includes 133 of the largest ship type — those that can carry 18,000 to 24,000 containers. Another 53 ships are on order....
with biodegradable packaging and a ‘recycle’ scheme for customers to re-use their containers to get money off their next candle. As a result of their ‘kind-to-planet’ positioning and business model, their processes are more expensive, but they can charge a higher premium for their candles...
I recently had a stay at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Between room service being a paper bag full of food wrapped in disposable containers, a closed Grand Club, non-daily housekeeping, and other reductions, that property is now basically a prettier and more expensive versi...
At first glance, hiring a professional pest control company may seem like an expensive or unnecessary investment. There are plenty of DIY solutions to find online or on store shelves, such as the simple outdoor recipes for natural pesticides outlined by the Peace Corps. And yes, DIY ...
Today, I’m talking with Ryan Petersen. He’s the founder and CEO of Flexport, which makes software to optimize shipping everything from huge containers to e-commerce deliveries. It’s a fascinating company. We actually had Ryan on last year, but this episode is a little different: si...
Hot surfaces are why smaller buildings, such asmobile homes, tiny homes,shipping containersand garages turned into apartments, often feel uncomfortable regardless of the thermostat setting. Smaller structures expose occupants to three, four or even six surfaces with the exterior exposed to the sun and...