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  Packaging Printing History and Development Packaging printing has come a long way since the early 1900s. The first printed packaging was relatively simple - mainly used to clearly label canned goods and other packaged products emerging due to advances in food preservation. Basic letterpress printing was utilized which involved inking raised surfaces on plates or blocks and pressing paper against them. Through the 1920s-40s, packaging became more designed focused as companies wanted to appeal to consumers visually. Lithography allowed for full color printing and enabled things like cereal boxes and other household goods we still see today. The 1950s through 70s brought further advances, including the rise of flexography which uses flexible plates or cylinders. This allowed for printing on different materials like paper, foil and plastic. It became the dominant method for printing on corrugated boxes and flexible packaging. Offset printing also evolved, providing high quality r...

  Plastics Bags and Sack Plastics bags and sacks have become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether we are going grocery shopping, carrying lunch, or taking out the trash, plastic bags are usually the packaging of choice. However, beneath their convenient and affordable surface lies a problem that is causing major harm to the environment and wildlife.   Composition and Manufacturing of Plastic Bags Plastic bags are typically made from polyethylene, which is derived from petroleum or natural gas. The raw materials first go through an extrusion process where they are melted and molded into thin Plastic Bag and Sack films. Often plastic bags contain non-renewable resources and chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) that can leach out during use or break down in landfills. Their manufacturing requires large amounts of fossil fuels and produces greenhouse gas emissions. Lifespan and Disposal Issues Despite being so thin and seemingly fragile, plastic bags can persist in the en...