How to Disinfect Cannabis Packaging
During COVID-19 cannabis dispensaries have been classified as an essential business and include options for curbside pickup as well as home delivery. Safety precautions must be taken to disinfect cannabis packaging before consumption. March saw an increase in consumer demand of nearly 34% as consumers stocked up on their supply,…
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Shipping Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer
How To Handle Packages During COVID-19
Can home-delivered parcels become carriers of the coronavirus? This guide on how to handle packages during COVID-19 provides best practices to stay safe & mitigate the spread of the disease. It has been established that the virus can live up to 24 hours on cardboard, and up to 3 days…
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Coronavirus Preparedness
The reach of the coronavirus continues to expand daily creating an increased demand for products in the Janitorial & Sanitation Market. The need for disinfectants, hard-surface cleaners, soaps, & sanitizers has intensified in an attempt to prevent the future spread of germs. There is a greater demand for domestic packaging…
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Hazardous Material Shipping Placards, Are They Necessary?
What is the big deal with hazardous material shipping placards, are they really necessary? To be specific, yes they absolutely are! Think of these placards as simple forms of communication. Shipping hazardous materials can pose serious risks in the event of a spill or leakage. This is why it is…
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Supplier Diversity With C.L. Smith
Supplier diversity is a business strategy that encourages companies to do business through the use of a diverse supplier base. Diverse suppliers are organizations that are owned by minority groups, women, the disabled, the LGBT community, and veterans. To be considered a diverse supplier, an organization must be (at a…
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St. Louis Paint & Coatings Society Guest Speaker
C.L. Smith is pleased to announce that we are the guest speaker at the St. Louis Paint & Coatings Society Technical Dinner this month. This presentation rises to the level of a CE credit for Environmental Sciences for those in attendance. Presenting on behalf of CLS is Patrick Edwards, the…
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Cannabis Packaging & Brand Awareness for 2020
Cannabis packaging with a strong brand will distinguish a company from competitors and command higher prices while reassuring consumers that the product is legitimate, safe, and legal. Packaging best serves a brand when it draws attention to a product and engages customers to close a sale. The cannabis industry is…
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Packaging Partner – 10 Reasons to Choose C.L. Smith
When choosing a packaging partner there are many considerations to take into account. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should be working with C.L. Smith. #1 – Best-In-Class Service With over 45 years of experience as a packaging partner, C.L. Smith was founded with the mission that customers…
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Packaging Sustainability is Complex
Is packaging sustainability as simple as switching to paper packaging products? While that may appear to be the simple answer, the truth is that it is much more complex. Jay Singh, director of the packaging program at Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business gave his opinion on this subject for…
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Plastic Containers for Thanksgiving Leftovers
Don’t spoil the turkey this Thanksgiving, food storage in a plastic container will keep it fresh. Did you know that 99 percent of all holiday meals will produce leftovers? Using plastic containers to store your leftover dishes will keep them fresh and help reduce waste this holiday season. Here are…
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Hazardous Material Package Selection – UN 4GV Packaging
As most hazardous material and dangerous goods professionals are aware, one of the most important responsibilities of a hazmat shipper is selecting a compliant dangerous goods packaging. 49CFR §173.22 states that a person shall determine that the packaging or container used to transport a hazardous material is an authorized packaging,…
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