Glass Lifecycle Analysis, ISO 14040/44 compliant report released in New Delhi

LCA Study

Lifecycle analysis is a critical task for any product or service offering. It helps in understanding the environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life from-cradle-to-grave. The four main phases of such studies include – Goal and scope of Analysis, Lifecycle inventory, Impact assessment and the output of the study or interpretation. This interpretation helps on focusing the key issues, strengths and further scope. Glass is one such material used in packaging of various consumable items from medicine to liquor.

The All India Glass Manufacturer’s Federation (AIGMF), sole representative body of all segments of the Indian glass industry consisting of large, medium and small-scale manufacturers recently released the first ever ISO 14040/44 compliant report in New Delhi.  AIGMF engaged PE Sustainability Solutions Pvt Ltd (PESSPL), a 100%    Indian subsidiary of PE International AG, Germany, an independent consulting company with extensive experience in conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies and facilitating critical review processes according to ISO 14040/44. The report compares various alternate packaging materials such as PET, beverage carton, aluminium can and pouch.

The objective of this project is to evaluate the environmental profile of glass, determine improvement opportunities, comparison with alternative packaging materials such as PET, beverage carton, aluminium can and pouch and external communication of product environmental attributes for enhancing the green brand of glass product.

The goal of the study included the environmental impact of container glass, potential improvement opportunities and the impacts of alternative packaging solutions such as PET, beverage carton, aluminium can and pouch.

The life cycle assessment is an original ISO 14040/44[1],[2]  compliant study. Consistent methodology and modelling has been used for this study which is also specific to India.

Life cycle stages

The life cycle stages of product systems that were studied included:

·         Cradle-to-gate production of raw and relevant ancillary materials needed for the manufacture of container glass and alternative packaging,

·         Transports of relevance over the life cycle of the glass containers and alternate packaging under study,

       ·         Manufacture of container glass and alternative packaging,

       ·         End-of-life of glass and alternative packaging containers covering recycling (open and close loop), reuse and disposal.

 The different types of glass container and alternate packaging solutions with different volumes and uses which are commercialised in India were considered in this study including Glass bottle, PET, Beverage Carton and Aluminium Cartons from 20 ml to 750ml sizes

Consumer Concerns

There are areas that an LCA is not designed to study where glass excels for both the consumer and the environment. Recent surveys continue to show that most consumers say glass maintains the flavor and shelf life of foods and beverages longer than any other commercial container and is least likely to leach toxins into the packaged products. The consumer concerns are in the areas of Nutrient value, Shelf Life and material choice for maintaining flavours

Key Results

 
 
  
Recommendations 

Report recommendations to magnify green potential of glass with Light weighting glass and Increasing its cullet recycling 

A detailed Life cycle analysis report is available for download at www.packagingConnections.com which includes details of the Goal & objective, critical review process, Lifecycle Diagram, Functional units, System boundaries, Data collection process, Recycling and Sensitivity Analysis with Key Results & Recommendations.  Link is http://www.packagingconnections.com/downloads/GlassLCA_AbridgedReport_AIGMF_02May2012%20_3_.pdf

During 2011 Govt. has announced implementation of new packaging norms, based on the Legal Metrological (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 that disallowed 20 commodities to be sold in non standard packs. This new rule was to be implemented w.e.f 1st July'12.

As per the new law, FMCG companies cannot sell 19 product categories in current unconventional arbitrary pack sizes like 65, 73, 85, 92, 175, 425 (grams/milliliter, whichever is applicable). Instead, all such products will have to be sold in standard pack sizes like 25, 50, 100 and multiple of 100 units (g/ml). Tea or coffee can only be retailed in 25g, 50g, 100g, 500g, 1 kg and thereafter in multiples of 1 kg pack sizes as opposed to 425g or 712g currently sold. In categories like detergents, milk powder and baby food among others, weight above 50g must be be in multiples of 100 gms and below it will need to be multiples of 10g. Categories like detergents, tea, coffee, soaps are expected to face the brunt of the new rules as they are sold in varied weights

FMCG giants like HUL, Dabur, PepsiCo and Godrej were lobbying against the move saying the same will increase the cost of products and will directly affect consumers of small packaged items.

The govt. is considering their opinion and has decided to defer implementation of the new packaging rules by another six months. While FMCG companies may utilize this time to clear their stocks and slowly switch to the standard packaging norms, govt is planning to "find out a way where a consumer of cheap packs is not hit hard", a senior official at the ministry of consumer affairs said.

When asked on need for new norms?? Govt. official mentioned that 'Sometimes shampoo sachets of the same brand cost the same but their weights are different. However, customers cannot spot the difference, because of careful package designing. This kind of tweaking is common practice among companies and with the new norms, consumers can't be fooled'.

Products that will be put under the standard packaging category are -  Beverages, Cereals, Edible Oil, Detergent, Flour, Salt, Aerated Drinks, and Mineral Water

Relaxation Rule - Norms are expected to be relaxed for products at the lower range, like packs costing `5 and `10 and for packs weighing less than 100gm

Other measures for standardized packaging include prohibiting use of a rubber stamp for indicating month and year of manufacture of the product. Besides, packages containing more than 10g or 10 ml will require all the statutory declarations. Under the new measures, the MRP inclusive of all taxes would not mention price in paisa but will be rounded off in rupees.

With soaring inflation and rising cost of raw materials, FMCG companies margins have been hit. Not wanting to raise their prices which may turn away customers, many companies have reduced the quantity of the goods instead. The changes proposed will adversely impact operations of small and large businesses. The reach and extension of many FMCG products in BOP (bottom of pyramid) markets will be greatly hampered. A very large set of purchases happen at `1, 2, 5 and 10 across product categories, because of affordability, accessibility and the convenience of coinage".

FMCG's are against this move as it would increase prices of some products. They are mentioning that govt.. must find out some other way to solve this problem as the perception is that companies are cheating consumers by reducing weights. If the law is implemented, FCMGs may even have to withdraw some packs completely.

What is the rescuing option post implementation of this rule????

Chhavi Aggarwal
Associate : Research & Business Consulting
www.PackagingConnections.com

Design Tech, a company specializing in designs of Boxes, Shelf ready packs, POP displays, free standing units and Parasites in corrugated and paper board has joined hands with PackagingConnections.com.  Together they would be working on consulting projects with each responsible for delivery in their core area of expertise.

On this occasion Mr Sandeep Goyal, Founder & CEO, PackagingConnections.com said, “We are looking forward to add great value using Design Tech’s creativity and PackagingConnections’ comprehensive project management skills. In our consulting experience we have observed many a times that there is a gap between the design company and the user company to get the work done & then to implement timely due to lack of focussed project management approach”

He further added that we have already done a pilot project and see that it could be a good thing for many user companies. Mrs Amita Venkatesh would be responsible for taking forward this strategic alliance to next level.

Mr Amit Chaudhry, CEO, Design Tech said, “We have the latest in-house equipment for testing all quality parameters, printing and post conversion. For the growing Retail trade segment and Modern trade outlets in India we offer eco-friendly, low cost, attractive display and dispensing packages. We wished to add our expertise in design of corrugated and paperboard packaging to PackagingConnections.com who have a vast knowledge pool of packaging solutions. India is the latest to open up and join the world’s huge retail trade and as such, packaging solutions are the need of the day”

About Design Tech

Design Tech has state-of-the-art facilities in New Delhi for designing, pre press, printing, corrugation and conversion. The very experienced and dedicated design team is capable of designing and packaging for a range of products like electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, metal art ware, shoes, garments etc for companies like Glaxo Smith Kline, Pepsi, Perfetti, JVC, Biglots, Moser Baer to name a few

About  Sanex Packaging Connections Pvt Ltd.

“Your Destination for Anything In Packaging”

An entrepreneurial company started by young but experienced packaging technologist Mr. Sandeep Goyal who has worked with leading MNCs & Indian companies both as a user and a supplier of packaging materials. From its inception the company was powered with an ultimate vision to be a common packaging platform to connect professionals from all across the globe. In order to realize this dream, packaging connections has continuously strived to bring the latest resources from all over the world to the doorstep of packaging industry.
The portal offers resources like buyer and seller offers, p-interviews, innovations, key decision maker direct contacts, online reports and other promotional services to provide a one-stop shop to buyers, sellers, users & professionals. It helps to find out newer business opportunities in India & worldwide with 24 x 7 days online access. Keeps you informed about the latest packaging developments around the globe every week and promote direct interaction among members & visitors. Backed by years of industry experience, the company has created cutting edge in offering packaging solutions for healthcare/pharmaceutical industries, foods & beverages and customized training. The reason for their accelerated growth is their technical experts and professionals who have vast & practical experience and knowledge about the industry. Their innovative solutions and customized services have shown the way to growth and prosperity. They have achieved a high level of client appreciation by understanding their requirements and exceeding their expectations.
Packaging Connections is your instant single point source for everything connected to packaging directly or indirectly without using any middlemen. Exclusive, integrated and enhanced contacts on everything in packaging buyers, suppliers, user companies, professionals, packaging technology software and much more with complete skills and know-how of the essentials of the Packaging industry and the requirements of the clients

For further information, please contact: 
Anant Chhibber 
Email: anant.chhibber@packagingconnections.com

There is a news item in the Mail Today 3 april 2012 that "Delhi mints money with holograms" It basically taks about how Delhi government has implemented hologram seals to stop spurious liquor. This has resulted more sales as Delhi government thinks it is because of hologram seals. So far they have been buying the hologram seals from private companies and now they intend to buy it from government security printing press in Nashik.

This is the good move as spurious liquor will not be sold but I have my own doubts. The sales might have gone up more because of more liquor outlets and much more free drinking habits and not because of holograms. I did not see any campaign where buyers were educated to look for any hologram security seal but if it working then good news,

Very happy to share with you that today we complete 6 years of PackagingConnections.com' 6 years of sharing packaging knowledge. This we had been doing through our weekly packaging innovation newsletter Good Morning Packaging and also with various other pieces of information available online all the time. With your continuous support, we have crossed the circulation of our newsletter to more than 75,000 members.

This is just happening with your continuous support and feedback, we are so thankful that we do not even know how to return your support but we will continue to grow this Packaging fraternity and look forward to your inputs all the time.

Incidentally World Packaging Day is also proposed on the same day by Mr B K Karna and we fully support it as this is very close to our heart.

On this historical new begining for the new future, we would give free premium membership to all the people who apply today and particiapte in World Packaging Day celebrations. Please do send your requests to us and also tell your friends whom you think. You can email at info@packagingconnections.com

You can also write your comments, upload pictures about World Packaging Day at our blog. The link is http://www.packagingconnections.com/blog/?p=332

With this Enjoy Wonders of Packaging and also celebrate World Packaging Day,

Sandeep Goyal
Founder & CEO
www.PackagingConnections.com

Everything should be made as simple as possible. But no simpler.   Albert Einstein

This is the objective behind all the online efforts to share the packaging knowledge at www.PackagingConnections.com You can upload your latest packaging news, innovations, white papers, presentation and get into information exchange through P-Exchange. Its simple and benefits the society by way of more packaging awareness.

If you would like to share the packaging information then simply let us know and we would guide you how to do it free of charge, of course we need your valuable time in this engagement.

Best regards and Enjoy Wonders of Packaging!

Sandeep Goyal
Founder & CEO
www.PackagingConnections.com

Book : Carton, Crates and Corrugated Board

Author: Diana Twede

About the book - Cartons, Crates And Corrugated Board

This book describes the properties, manufacturing processes, function, and design of wood, paper, paperboard and corrugated fiberboard as packaging materials. Its complete and illustrated section on the history of packaging is enlightening and useful for understanding the reasons behind many of the names and traditional uses of wood- and paper-based packaging.

The link : http://store.packagingconnections.com/node/3219

Very interesting!

SYDNEY – Australia's government claims in court filings that it has the legal right to enforce plain packaging on the tobacco industry, setting up what's likely to be prolonged legal battle with the world's largest cigarette makers.

In a defense filing Tuesday with the High Court of Australia, the government argues it has the power to regulate the marketing and packaging of tobacco and also claims tobacco products are harmful to public health.

"The Commonwealth will vigorously defend the validity of the plain packaging laws and does not accept there is any basis for big tobacco's claims that the measures are unconstitutional," said Attorney General Nicola Roxon in a release.

Tobacco companies, including Philip Morris International Inc., the world's second-largest cigarette maker and seller of U.S. brands including Marlboro argue that Australia's ban on package advertizing is an infringement of their intellectual property and have lodged a suit to overturn the legislation.

Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/02/08/australia-says-it-has-right-to-restrict-tobacco-packaging/#ixzz1lnjJSZ5h

 The London 2012 Olympic Games have captured the imagination enthusiastic, patriotic sports fans around the world, each rooting for their favorite athletes to win the gold. In conjunction with the global sporting event, hundreds of companies have launched foods, drinks, toys, cosmetics and other items in packaging that seeks to capture the spirit of the Games, and the attention of Olympics fans.

Lets share the pictures and description of the Packs highlighting the Olympic spirit. There is an interesting information exchange happening on this. The link is http://www.packagingconnections.com/p-exchange/igniting-flame-olympics-through-packaging.htm and this has been initiated by Chhavi Aggarwal.

 Very interesting data under India Shining in the Times of India , New Delhi 09 February 2012. It says that Indian healthcare sector is estimated to grow to around $280 billion by 2020, according to data sourced from FICCI. It also mentions that a large number of Indians do not have access to quality affordable healthcare particularly in rural India. It is estimated that 39 million Indians fall below poverty line each year due to healthcare expenses, 47% of rural and 314 urban Indians finance their healthcare needs by loans, sale of assets etc. 30% in rural India don't visit hospitals because of high medical expenses and 70% of indians spend all their income on healthcare and buying drugs.

Now my point is that healthcare sector which is estimated $ 280 billion would include everything like hospital infrastructure, devices, drugs, training etc. Assuming 50% of this is on drugs, then drugs itself would be say about $140 billion. If we further guestimate, say 5% of this would be packaging and that means $7 billion would be healthcare packaging market in India. This is huge and so packaging professionals would really have good time and so would be the case with pharma packaging companies. What do you feel?

The Packaging Value Chain

About the book of The Packaging Value Chain

Value chain concepts and analysis that benefits packaging
• Key methods for packaging manufacturers, suppliers, designers, retailers
• Dozens of case studies

This book shows how the concepts of the value chain and value chain can improve packaging and create efficiencies. It gives packaging designers, manufacturers, suppliers and buyers new tools for understanding how their respective contribution to packaging development can be more effectively leveraged by understanding in practical terms how each fits within an extended set of people and groups adding value to a package. Using case studies from the packaging industry, the book reveals how value chain thinking solves technical and business problems. Here packaging specialists will find specific recommendations on contracts, innovation and knowledge management that will help them reduce costs, meet environmental regulations, and develop better products

CONTENTS
1. History of the Packaging Supply Chain
2. Value Chain Models
3. Enabling the Value Chain with Improved Relationships
4. Economic Effectiveness of the Packaging Value Chain
5. Raw Material Suppliers and Converters in the Value Chain
6. Large Global Manufacturers in the Value Chain
7. Retail Opportunities with an Agile Packaging Value Chain
8. Using the Value Chain to Ensure More Sustainable Packaging

Hello

We have been many a times asked the question what is the current salary level for Indian packaging professionals. We tried to find out on personal level but found too much of disparity. We then thought of designing a simple survey which could help everybody trying to do something in India for packaging business. It would also help professionals. We would make teh survey public for the benefit of packaging community. The survey is anonymous. if you would like, you can share your profile. Its optional. The final document would be without any names. Here is the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/packagingconnectionssalarysurvey

You are invited to participate in the survey please, if you have any concerns/points to make then please do let me know.

best regards, Sandeep Goyal sandeep.goyal@packagingconnections.com

Last Date for responding: 12 August 2012

 Here you see the rare picture of India's first lot of qualified packaging technologists passed 25 years back and earned Masters in Packaging Technology though after 25 years we got another certificate saying it Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging. I think rightly so as after 25 years, we are less of technologist and more of administrartors of packagig or ralated activities.

I had been thinking whether to write or not to write but finally couldn't stop myself. Here in the picture you see sitting smart looking & smiling professor without spectacles is Dr N G Mokashi. He is the one who started & trained the first batch of India's post graduate packaging technologists. Alongwith him is Mr S C Adak who was also around during our education days though with other traning activities for packaging but always ready to listen & help us.

I can not forget and I guess nobody from our batch can forget Dr Mokashi who treated us like kids coming out from home for the first time to make us feel at home but also to kick at our back if we were not taking charge to study well  learn but also to enjoy the life in MUmbai and in hostel. He was always with us more like a friend in case of any issues and we were surprised that he always knew where the hell we were heading. He was always ready to take the bull by horns with us. Since ours was the first bact, we did have many starting teething issues and had to fight back with the institue and he was stading with us to fight.

Our this packaging education started at Indian Institute of Packaging, Bombay now Mumbai. We met him now during silver jubilee celebration after 25 years of packaging PGs out in the industry. All of us could not make it but few made it, and you see few luck ones here with Dr Mokashi.

We were felicitated but NOt Dr Mokashi who had the vision of this education and came to meet us but for us, he is with us all the time.  After 25 years also, he remembered our names that he has given out of his love.  Just for your information, I was called Goli by him and friends, and I am still called Goli.

We salute him and would like to see him happy & healthy as he had always been.

With this, I stop writing further and would like my other friends to contribute.

Sandeep Goyal

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the UN estimates that 1/3 of agricultural production, 1.3 billion tons, is lost before it can be consumed.  A significant amount of these losses can be reduced with appropriate packaging, whether that be primary protection of processed food or crates (transportation packaging) that prevent crushing and bruising between farm and market.  The developed world recognizes this and distribution losses are lower in developed countries (although food waste at the end of the distribution chain are much higher - but that is another article).  Developing countries, especially those with insufficient infrastructure, often under-estimate the potential of packaging to reduce food loss.  They need better packaging.  An interesting manifestation of this is Ecanco (Egyptian Can Co.) production of steel 2-piece cans - virtually non-existent outside Africa, but lack of good roads make stronger cans necessary. 

The potential to recover existing food that has already been expensed is substantial, relatively low cost, and rapid as it does not need to be realized with the next harvest.  Primary methods are improved handling, transportation and storage, all of which are enhanced through packaging.  Recovered food can be used to avert hunger and also as inputs for producing value-added products.  For example, ripe bananas last days, but packaged banana chips can last weeks to months.  New cottage industries will need packaging and packaging machinery - not much initially, but this is a huge potential market as it can be many cottage businesses.  Economic development from the latter will help address root causes of poverty as well as hunger.  So packaging can reduce hunger and poverty.  Visitors of this website know that, but we need to get this message out to others. 

WISSH has a Global Food Security program that has promoted a packaging to reduce post-harvest food losses for the past 20 years.   Further information is available on the interview with Dr. Ken Marsh on this site, through www.wissh.org, www.drkenmarsh.com and by contacting Dr. Marsh at ken@drkenmarsh.com

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Kenneth S. Marsh, Ph.D., CPP

Delhi, Wednesday, 4 June 2012 – After the successful strategic alliance between Sanex Packaging Connections Pvt. Ltd. and Design Tech, the two companies have announced the array of speciality services in offering. The strategic alliance of both the companies brings out the best of both. Complete package, from packaging design to implementation.

The services umbrella includes;

Custom designing the following packaging solutions

1. Point – of Purchase Dispensers

2. Point –of Sale – Displays

3. Multi-cycle packages

4. Creative and unique packs

5. Multi color innovative box designs

6. Internal fitment systems

7. Shelf Ready packs for Modern Trade

For a design and development project the scope of work includes:

a)      A detailed brief from Packaging Development /Marketing Team.

b)      Generation of 3-4 concepts according to the brief.

c)       Creating Dummies for presentation

d)      Creating 3D images of the pack on CAD.

e)      Critical analysis by your packaging development team.

f)       Creation of new dummies after incorporating inputs and changes desired.

g)      Presentation for marketing / management in PPT or graphic colour mounted samples.

h)      Devising parameters with a view of strength, aesthetics, budget.

i)        Costing Analysis

j)        Die Development and sampling.

k)      Vendor development

l)        Fitment and transit trials

m)    Final specifications

n)      Project management and coordination as per timelines

o)      Final project report

Design Tech specializes in scientifically designing boxes & P.O.P material keeping in mind the strength and economics. And has a separate design cell for mainly designing boxes for the Food, Auto, Shoes and Electronics Industry. Some of their clients include Adidas, Perfetti, Pepsi Foods, Wrigley, Glaxo, etc.  With core area of excellence is Corrugated Board Shelf Ready Packs, Dispensers, Display designed and customized according to customers requirement keeping in mind the latest market trends.

About Packaging Connections

www.Packagingconnections.com is Your Destination for Anything In Packaging.

www.PackagingConnections.com has its expertise in technical packaging solutions with powerful project management skills. Coordinate the whole project with designer, vendor and stakeholders. Successful handling and implementing projects on outsourcing model is their specialization.

An entrepreneurial company started by young but experienced packaging technologist Mr. Sandeep Goyal who has worked with leading MNCs & Indian companies both as a user and a supplier of packaging materials. From its inception the company was powered with an ultimate vision to be a common packaging platform to connect professionals from all across the globe. In order to realize this dream, packaging connections has continuously strived to bring the latest resources from all over the world to the doorstep of packaging industry.

The portal offers resources like buyer and seller offers, p-interviews, innovations, key decision maker direct contacts, online reports and other promotional services to provide a one-stop shop to buyers, sellers, users & professionals. It helps to find out newer business opportunities in India & worldwide with 24 x 7 days online access. Keeps you informed about the latest packaging developments around the globe every week and promote direct interaction among members & visitors. Backed by years of industry experience, the company has created cutting edge in offering packaging solutions for healthcare/pharmaceutical industries, foods & beverages and customized training. The reason for their accelerated growth is their technical experts and professionals who have vast & practical experience and knowledge about the industry. Their innovative solutions and customized services have shown the way to growth and prosperity. They have achieved a high level of client appreciation by understanding their requirements and exceeding their expectations.

Packaging Connections is your instant single point source for everything connected to packaging directly or indirectly without using any middlemen. Exclusive, integrated and enhanced contacts on everything in packaging buyers, suppliers, user companies, professionals, packaging technology software’s and much more with complete skills and know-how of the essentials of the Packaging industry and the requirements of the clients

Media contact: 
Anant Chhibber Tel:  +91 124 4965770
Email: anant.chhibber@packagingconnections.com

For further details contact

Amita Venkatesh

Associate – Scientific Affairs and Consultancy

Amita.venkatesh@packagingconnections.com

Tel:  +91 124 4965784

Interresting news in Mail Today on good health and they way its presented. I was just thinking that if the cover called packaing blows from the product, we are in this similar situation. So like hair for bald can change the personality same way packaing can also change the whole game.

This is what you can do at www.PackagingConnections.com You can speak through this packaging community and your message would just travel across the globe. It could just change the way you look at your packaging business both as a supplier or buyer or user or just a packaging professional. 

This is also an ideal time to do so as Interpack is round the corner and packaging community is very active on this occasion, after all Interpack has completed 50 years and your www.PackagingConnections.com have completed 5 years, 

In summary, following are the Packaging Game Changers for you that we can offer:

1. Let the world see your innovations and upload your innovations at http://www.packagingconnections.com/node/add/package-day

2. Post your latest packaging news with pictures at http://www.packagingconnections.com/add/news

3. Discuss packaging projects and problems at P-Exchange http://www.packagingconnections.com/p-exchange.htm

4. Apply or recommend packaging professionals' interviews to be published at interviews@packagingconnections.com

5. Add your technical papers, presentations, white papers etc that you can share with the packaging community http://www.packagingconnections.com/node/add/download

6. Review your buyer and suppliers on Service, Approach and Quality at http://www.packagingconnections.com/node/add/preview

7. Have a quick short message, news or website to share, post at P-Time. Link is http://www.packagingconnections.com/node/add/ptime

8. Have a packaging press release to share, simply upload at http://www.packagingconnections.com/node/add/press-release

9. Have a pallet or shipper calculation to be done quickly, submit your queries at http://www.packagingconnections.com/optimal-box-and-pallet-arrangements.htm

10. Simply LOGIN to publish your buyer/seller, jobs, profile, brochure using your premium member user id.

And in case you would like to add any other Packaging game Changer, please do let us know as as we always say, change is continuous and we do look forward to your suggestions for further improvement at info@packagingconnections.com

Happy Packaging and Keep Enjoying the Wonders of Packaging!

Amita Venkatesh Valleesha
Associate - Scientific Affairs & Consultancy
www.PackagingConnections.com
 

 I was reading Times of India today and noticed this advertisement by The Economist. It has been captured that we in India are like a big elephant and need the push. Once the push is given then momentum would be too high to stop. The question is who would push? I do not know who will push but I do have some answers to push your business through www.PackagingConnections.com  Organizations desiring to survive in the long  run must keep growing. There are multiple options need to be evaluated. W can help your direct market penetration through our business promotion services and we would be able to give that one more push to your business. If you are interested then talk to us. You can reach us at info@packagingconnections.com and we would be happy to connect you with our 70,000+ strong packaging decision making community.

Recently at a hotel in czech republic , I found two dispensers of Dove, one with shampoo and other one with body lotion. These look quite nice and I think also help to reduce waste of soaps and related packaging materials. Wehn we go to hotels and stay thre for couple of days, all the toiletries given there are not fully consumed and probably go to wastage bin. That way we loose both products and packaging in a big way. This is also not environment friendly. I think this is the great idea to have these hyginic dispensers in the hotels so that wastae could be reduced. They also look quite nice. I have seen these in many parts of Europe but so far, never in India or some parts of Asia where I had travelled. Its a point to think for we packaging professionals to promote the concept.

Wish you all a very happy new year 2010 with lots of environment friendly ideas,

 Today, we got an interesting request about the use of Latex liners in aluminium ROPP caps and the following questions had been raised:

1. Whats the structure
2. In what all thicknesses & densities it is used
3. Its properties/reactivity
4. Reason for limited used in industry
5. Vendor & the cost.

I have no idea on these except that many a times latex leads to many allergies and is not compatible with many products. Polymer liners are easier to manufacture, easier to handle, better resistance etc. If you have any more information then please share,

 I had been many a times asked the quuestion Why did I leave PepsiCo, I had many reasons but could not openly share all of them. One main reason I tried to explain when I was interview by www.yourstory.in and the story can be read at http://yourstory.in/entrepreneurs/non-tech-entrepreneurs/2156-sandeep-goyalfounder-sanex-packaging-connections-pvt-ltd  Having unfolded bit of my story, I had always been thinking why and why I did so as there was an excellent exposure, good money and fairly secured job with big status in the society eben then something happened and my resignation triggered. Now looks like that I have found the reason which was at the back of my mind. I was reading "Stay Hubgry Stay Foolish" by Rashmi Bansal. She has covered the story of many enterpreneurs from IIM Ahmedabad.. There one story is Small is beautiful. This is the story of Anand halve who founded Chlorophyll. He mentioned in his interview that "We use three yardsticks and we know it is very unlikely that any project will fulfill all three. But let's hope for at leat two in every project. If it's only one, then it better be superlative on that one dimension. And the dimensions are: It must give us money, or it must give us fame, or it must give us great joy."  And I think its true and the joy was missing for me to work there as I wanted to do something totally different that would make the difference to packaging fraternity and I would get the fame/credit for it. This is how I got the idea of connecting packaging leading to the birth of www.packagingconnections.com . I hope I have found the reason now. I would keep writing here if I figure out something else,

I hope you like this conceot and would help to grow this one. So far I am getting good response with 40,000+ members and members growing everyday. It gives me great pleasure when people come and tell me that their project pipeline is full after getting ideas from www.packagingconnections.com