A Beginner’s Guide to Responsible Paper Sourcing

Sustainability isn’t just a trend for most businesses; it’s a mandate. According to an 2021 Oxford Economics survey, nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of executives from top consumer product companies said that sustainability was a top concern at all stages of the supply chain process—from design and R&D, through manufacturing, logistics and delivery. However, saying that your […]

5 Ways Working Directly with a Packaging Manufacturer Reduces Your Risk

Packaging matters. According to Inc. magazine, the way a product’s packaging looks is just as important as the product itself. It tells your consumers why your product and brand are different and makes it stand out on the shelf. It can also create a one-of-a-kind opening experience, offering an opportunity to engage and connect with your […]

Better Lives: JBM’s 2022 Fair Chance Graduation Celebration

When Emily Caton began working at JBM through our Fair Chance Program, she’d committed to creating a better life for herself, but she wasn’t sure where to start. In her first weeks of employment, she began meeting with Allison Steele, our Better Lives Coach, who helped equip her with the skills she needed for a successful […]

Let’s Stop Wrapping Apparel in Plastic

Four reasons to switch to paper-based packaging We have a waste problem, in which the fashion industry plays a big role. An estimated 19-23 million tons of plastic waste is dumped into our rivers, streams and waterways, and the vast majority (89%) is comprised of single-use plastics, such as poly bags—the primary packaging used to […]

Glassine: A Sustainable Packaging Material for Your Apparel Brand

Top 5 Reasons to Make the Switch Cheap and widely produced, single-use plastic bags significantly contribute to environmental waste — and customers are taking note. If your apparel brand is focused on sustainability, plastic polybags may send the wrong message. However, when it comes to sustainable packaging solutions, there are so many options it can […]

The Problem with Polybags and Single-Use Plastics

Here’s a mind-blowing statistic: One million single-use plastic bags are used across the globe every minute. Used throughout almost every step in the supply chain, plastic bags are one of the most ubiquitous packaging products of our time. Economical and readily available, they have become a default option to protect goods as they move from the manufacturer […]

Designing a Glassine Package? 6 Common Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them

There’s a reason why people love glassine paper so much. It has a high-quality appearance, is durable, and is made from renewable materials. If a glassine bag escapes into the environment, you don’t need to worry about it contaminating waterways or hurting wildlife like you do with single-use plastics—it’s biodegradable and will leave no trace. However, […]

Open End Envelopes Defined

Looking at a finished envelope, you may not realize all of the technology, testing, and innovation involved in creating it. There is much more than meets the eye – sizes, seams, flaps, closures. Envelopes can be one of the most critical marketing tools for your product. They may be the first impression of your brand. […]

What Is Glassine?

Unlike its name, glassine is not glass – but it does have some glasslike features. Glassine is a pulp-based material that has been mistaken for other substrates, such as wax paper, parchment, even plastic. Because of its unique look and feel, it may not seem like regular paper. And it’s not! Let’s take a closer look at […]