Introduction:
39.9 million tons of raw materials go into the production of packaging every year. That’s a lot of paper, plastic, and metal! So it stands to reason that designing different types of stickers can be a profitable business in and of itself. With around 300 billion stickers being produced every year by more than 10 billion individuals, this is one way to create your own job from home with minimal start-up costs.
A potential problem with sticker production is the waste of material that is caused by unwanted stickers. The cost of scrap paper and plastic is rising fast. Many places aren’t recycling stickers due to the sheer volume, so we can only assume that there are others who wish to turn them into profit with as little effort as possible. By using computer software and a high-quality printer, you can quickly design hundreds of different sticker types. The money you make enables you to buy more supplies and invest in better equipment without worrying about hiring scammers or overcharging your customers.
What are packaging Stickers?
Packaging stickers are a type of sticker that is used in packaging (mainly food). They can be made from paper, plastic, and metal. In recent years there has been a growing concern about using excessive packaging, with some people saying that there is not enough room on landfills to allow for the disposal of all the products that come wrapped in plastic.
The use of stickers has been a growing trend as humans try to find an eco-friendly way to remove impurities from products. Polyvinyl Chloride, commonly known as PVC, is one of the most popular types of plastic that is being used on packaging. It is often found on frozen food bags and soft drink bottles. Packaging stickers are designed and placed on labels which are then attached to items that need protection during shipping or just to protect the item itself for display purposes, in some cases the sticker may have information about where it was manufactured or even nutritional information about the product itself. Stickers make it easy for people to identify their products without having to look at a barcode or scan an ID chip.
Significance of packaging Stickers:
Packaging stickers are the wrapping that goes around a product. They is often found on frozen food bags, soft drink bottles, and most recently packaging such as from beer, wine and spirits. These are often hand-cut paper stickers which can be very easily stuck onto the packaging but there is increasing pressure to reduce the use of plastic in many industries including packaging which is being driven by EU directive of a target date for phasing out polyvinyl chloride or PVCs in 2013.
Another significant aspect of these stickers are their wide range of uses. They can be used as a means to identify the product and also the time and date where it was manufactured. They may also have information on the ingredients, nutritional information and even bar codes that can be scanned. With this, companies can easily track their products and avoid any cases where they may cause problems such as contamination or outdated products.
There are a number of industries which are more recent but have seen large growth in recent years due to the demand of these stickers. The first industry that can be mentioned is the medical industry. These have a very wide range of applications from product identification on hospital equipment to patient identification on admission records. They are also seen on new or unopened medical equipment to ensure that the equipment is not contaminated.
Another industry that seems to be expanding rapidly is the use of paper or plastic labels on foods. These are used as product identification and information including nutritional information, ingredients and allergies. These are used to reduce the number of cases where allergies go undetected and cause serious health issues due to contamination or cross-contamination.
Another recent industry has been the increase use of stickers on pharmaceutical products. This is mainly due to their identification purposes in loss prevention and inventory management as well as product identification by hospitals, pharmacies and even patients themselves.
Conclusion:
These are small but essential parts of your packaging and it is always good to have a range of designs available for your customers to choose from. If you are interested in starting up your own business, the packaging industry is perfect for those who want something that does not involve working with customers or dealing directly with the public. You can start off making stickers for personal use or sell them on and find yourself in a position where you have made enough money to pay for better equipment and also start making more products as well (like labels).
The internet is full of information on how to make stickers at home, but they often require large amounts of time and resources that most people do not have access to.