February, 06, 2026

8 Key Factors to Look for in a Packaging Logistics Consultant

For any organization where shipping is involved in the supply chain, logistics can be an ongoing source of frustration. A seemingly endless flood of challenges, from rising costs and customer expectations to geopolitical events and fluctuating demand, can make it feel like you’re constantly swimming against the current. Many businesses turn to outside help to […]

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February, 06, 2026

Where Does Recycled Plastic Go?

In the US, we use a LOT of plastic every day. Plastic bottles, plastic containers, plastic bags. Most of us try to recycle as much of it as possible. In fact, in 2022, we recycled over 5 billion pounds of plastic packaging. But have you ever stopped to wonder what happens to recycled plastic? Where […]

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February, 05, 2026

Pros and Cons of Transparent Packaging

No matter what you’re selling, earning the trust of potential customers is the first step to making sales. And what better way is there to earn that trust than by being transparent? When it comes to packaging, you can literally do just that. Clear packaging offers many advantages for brands and buyers. Depending on your […]

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February, 05, 2026

Keep Moving Forward

Ernest turns 80 years young.  As we turn 80, of course it’s good to take a look back. To remember where we came from, the struggles we overcame and how we’ve grown from that tiny garage in LA back in 1946 to an international packaging company today. But as the saying goes, “Know your history, […]

February, 02, 2026

Pros and Cons of Single Serve Packaging

Single serve packaging is having a moment. Consumers today are busy, always on the move and in the market for convenience, making single serve packaging ideal for many food and beverage products as well as health and beauty items. While many shoppers choose small servings for convenience, others worry about the environmental impact of single […]

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December, 16, 2025

4 Common Packaging Mistakes to Avoid

So, you’ve graduated from packaging your product in your garage to needing a large-scale operation to keep up with demand. Congrats! Now what? It may be time to rethink your packaging strategy and production process. This is a big time and resource investment, but Ernest Packaging Solutions is here to help. Over our 70 years […]

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