A ten pound bag of ice will make how many sno cones?
International Plastics Blog
by Roger Throckmorton
1y ago
Sno cones come and get them while they are hot. A ten-pound bag of ice can produce approximately twenty-four nicely portioned “Sno-Cones”. It depends mainly on the type of ice cubes you have in the bags, and the size of the snow cone you are making. If you are using a solid block of ice, you will want to chip the ice down into manageable pieces that are about three inches to four inches in size. That way, the pieces of ice will be able to fit into the “horn” of the machine if you are using a commercial snow cone machine. Depending on the density of the ice block, the type of water used to ma ..read more
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Custom packaging will fast track your brand to the front of the line
International Plastics Blog
by Roger Throckmorton
1y ago
A gazillion eCommerce businesses are out there, and more are beginning daily. Each of those e-retailers competes for your customer's attention. This means your branding and message must rise above the fray to gain trust while solidifying both short and long-term awareness, which turns into repeat orders. Packaging your products in bland and forgettable brown boxes doesn't help those customers feel that their money was well spent or help them remember who they ordered from. It creates an unengaging, impersonal customer experience that's just downright monotonous. It's time to take a new approa ..read more
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Two years of Fresh Vacuum-Packed Coffee: How to Store Your Beans for the Freshest Flavor
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by Roger Throckmorton
1y ago
If you're like most coffee lovers, you probably enjoy the freshest cup of joe possible. That's why vacuum-packing your beans is such a great idea - it helps keep them fresh for extended periods. In this blog post, we'll discuss how long vacuum-packed coffee lasts and give you some tips on how to store your beans for the best flavor. When it comes to storage, vacuum-packed coffee has a few benefits over other methods. For one, it keeps the beans fresher for more extended periods of time - up to two years if left unopened. Additionally, it protects the beans from moisture and oxygen, both of wh ..read more
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International Plastics has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau for over a quarter of a century.
International Plastics Blog
by Roger Throckmorton
1y ago
25 years of building trust, demonstrating honesty in advertising, telling the truth, being transparent, honoring our promises, being responsive, safeguarding the privacy of our customers and embodying integrity. International Plastics was founded in 1964 with the guiding principles that the better business bureau believes are foundational to a successful business and protecting the interest of that business’s customers. The BBB has eight foundational aspects to being accredited and International Plastics has fulfilled all 8 continually. To be accredited by BBB, a business or organization affi ..read more
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Cutting back on plastics could have unintended consequences
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by Roger Throckmorton
1y ago
This new report from conservative environmental think tank, citizens for responsible energy solutions (CRS), shows how cutting back on US plastics production could hurt efforts to fight climate change by shifting it out of America and into countries like China with less environmentally friendly manufacturing practices. The center-right response comes after other research argued that our country's growing plastic industry has been contributing heavily towards global warming - but this newest study says otherwise! In particular, it pushes back on proposals in the Break Free From Plastics Polluti ..read more
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International Plastics once again was voted "One of the Best Places to Work" by Plastics News.
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by Roger Throckmorton
2y ago
For a company to be considered eligible, it must have a facility in the United States or Canada with a minimum of 15 employees, be in business for at least one year, and derive at least 50 percent of revenue from plastics-related operations. Company workplace policies and practices, as well as an internal #employeeengagement and #employeesatisfaction survey, are taken into consideration for the process. The annual survey and awards program is managed by Best Companies Group, a Harrisburg, Pa.-based research firm that has spent more than a decade administrating data and identifying exceptiona ..read more
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Five Sustainable Packaging Trends to Implement Now
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by Roger Throckmorton
2y ago
As consumers become more and more environmentally conscious, the demand for sustainable packaging is on the rise. According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global market for biodegradable materials is expected to reach $33.9 billion in 2022. This blog post will look at five of the most promising sustainable packaging trends that are expected to take off in the next year. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash 1. Minimalism is the new black Materials used for product packaging can have an impact on the environment. Paper and aluminum, both common materials in today's world of manufacturi ..read more
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What Size Trash Bag Do I Need
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by David Tallon
2y ago
A trash can is an essential part of any business, but picking out the right size bag for it can be tricky. When choosing what to use as your bags you need consider several things: like how much space am I filling up with my garbage, what type of garbage are you putting in the bag, and what type of plastic do I need to use? These and other factors may come into play when choosing the correct trash bag and these tips below should give you a starting point making your decisions on what works best for your application easier. There are several sizes of garbage cans you might have around your offi ..read more
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Worldwide Shipping Crisis Will Impact The Holiday Season
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by Roger Throckmorton
2y ago
How the worldwide shipping crisis is going to affect the holiday season. The global supply disruption will have a massive impact on the Christmas holiday. Shipping companies around the world are feeling the pain of a shipping crisis. The shipping industry has been hard hit by a global supply disruption that will affect holiday shopping this year for many people. With shipping rates skyrocketing and Christmas packages being delayed, it's time to start worrying about how your gift giving plans might be impacted. In this blog post we'll discuss exactly what is going on in the shipping industry an ..read more
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Adding an additional trash can, will help save money on trash bags
International Plastics Blog
by Roger Throckmorton
2y ago
Now that your saving money resolution is in full swing, since 2022 is here, what better way than to initiate a simple money-saving solution that we all face every day.   Place a small office size (3.5-10 gallon) trash can next to a standard tall kitchen trash can (20-33 gallons) in the kitchen or breakroom. Simply use plastic grocery bags or restaurant “THANK YOU” bags in the smaller can to save money. The larger can will be used for everything that does not fit in the smaller can. Let everyone know that whatever doesn’t fit in the smaller trash can gets placed in, the larger can. Sure ..read more
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