Blog — Page 9

Packaging guides, trends, and tips from the Packaging Vista team. — Page 9 of 12

June 20, 2026

Recyclable vs. Compostable vs. Biodegradable Packaging

Recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable get used interchangeably, but they mean very different things. This guide explains each, when to use it, and how to make claims you can defend.

June 20, 2026

Plastic-Free Packaging: Paper Alternatives That Work

Going plastic-free is one of the most visible sustainability upgrades a brand can make. This guide covers paper-based alternatives to plastic mailers, void fill, and windows — and where plastic is hard to replace.

June 20, 2026

Sustainable Packaging: The Complete Guide for Brands

The complete guide to sustainable packaging — recyclable vs. compostable vs. biodegradable, the best eco materials, certifications and on-pack labels, designing for real recyclability, right-sizing, cost, common mistakes, and how to make honest claims.

June 20, 2026

E-Commerce Packaging: Mailers, Protection and the Unboxing

E-commerce packaging ships alone and gets opened by one person, so it has to protect the product and deliver a memorable unboxing. This guide covers mailers, right-sizing, protection, and branding for online orders.

June 20, 2026

Retail Packaging by Product: Boxes for Candles, Soap, Supplements and More

Every retail product needs a different box. This guide matches candles, soap, supplements, gifts, and subscriptions to the right custom packaging — with the fit and finish notes for each.

June 20, 2026

Subscription Box Packaging: Designing a Repeatable Unboxing

Subscription boxes live or die on the unboxing, month after month. This guide covers durable mailers, printed interiors, inserts, and how to keep a recurring unboxing fresh and on-brand.

June 20, 2026

Candle Packaging: Boxes for Jars, Tins and Pillars

Candle packaging has to protect glass, support the brand, and often ship direct. This guide covers rigid and folding candle boxes, windows, inserts, and finishes for a premium candle brand.

June 20, 2026

Soap Packaging: Boxes, Sleeves and Wraps

Soap packaging has to look natural, often show or vent the product, and stay affordable at small batches. This guide covers soap boxes, sleeves, and wraps for handmade and retail soap brands.

June 20, 2026

Supplement Packaging: Boxes for Bottles and Facts Panels

Supplement packaging has to fit a bottle, carry a Supplement Facts panel, and build trust. This guide covers box styles, label requirements, and materials for vitamin and supplement brands.

June 20, 2026

Sustainable Retail Packaging: Eco-Friendly Options That Sell

Eco-friendly packaging increasingly drives purchase decisions in retail. This guide covers recyclable materials, right-sizing, plastic-free mailers, and how to make honest green claims.

June 20, 2026

Custom Retail & E-Commerce Packaging: A Shelf, Unboxing & Materials Guide

Custom retail packaging is brand-printed packaging built to sell on the shelf and shine in the unboxing. This guide covers shelf-ready features, mailers for e-commerce, materials, finishes, and design so your product wins the sale.

June 20, 2026

Food-Safe Packaging: Materials, Inks and Barriers Explained

Food packaging has to be safe before anything else. This guide explains food-grade materials, food-contact-safe inks, grease and moisture barriers, and the PFAS-free shift — so your packaging performs and complies.