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Casual Articles - Recycling, Reverse Logistics and.....Candy
When I receive speaking inquiries from organizations who want me to keynote their conferences or meetings, I always chuckle when I hear comments like:“Could you have your assistant fax me a fee schedule? “Who does your booking for you?” “Should I call your agent find out if you have that date available?”My response is usually something like, “Oh, well actually, it’s just me!”A lot of my customers think that’s awesome. They value the ability to talk directory to That Guy. In fact, most of my clients tell me that’s one of their favorite parts about working with me.On the other hand, some business people believe in presenting their company (website, materials, voicemail and the like) in a manner which makes them appear a lot bigger than they really are. Which isn’t
Plastic Detergent bottles? Yes! They can be refilled. There may need to be some changes in the materials used, but in principle, this can be done.
Containers for Drugs? In many countries, the medical services offer to take back unwanted drugs. It is surely conceivable that the packaging could be returned for reuse.
Bottles? Well a few years ago, it was common for us to re-use milk bottles - in fact we still do in many places. In fact, many bottles, used for all sorts of products, used to be returned regularly. It was done, is sti
A career in the medical profession is a challenge, adventure and competition. One can belong to any of the fields of medical science. One can be a doctor, medical officer, pharmaceutical manager, administrator of a hospital, nurse, medical transcriptor, medical biller, medical coder and much more. However, medical careers are particularly related to the manufacturing, business administrative and management fields of medicine. Among all the careers, one of the most intriguing and interesting fields is that of medical coding.Medical coding requires a great deal of analyzing and understanding. The average salary for a medical coder is not at all bad. This can be understood through the application of straight and simple economics. There is a considerable rise in the price for those products and servic
There will be more about this new development later in this article, but before we get there, please consider HOW we get there:
Pressure to Recycle
The pressure for us to recycle and reuse goods has been steadily building these past few years and shows no sign of abating. Producers can no longer simply place goods on the market and then forget about them.
In many parts of the world, legislation is being introduced that will obligate producers and users to reduce packaging waste.
If companies are to comply with these rules and remain efficient and competitive, they must seriously and actively consider Reverse Logistics. In other words, as well as sending materials to customers they will need to take some of them back, even some waste materials.
What a Waste...
Whether you agree with this approach or not, this is the way that the world is heading. So, if you can't fight it, why not embrace it? Get the most from these changes.
Take Reusable Transit Packaging. "What is that?" I hear you ask. Well, take baked beans as an example. The beans are carried in Primary Packaging - the tin can. The tin cans arrive at a store in a box - this is secondary packaging, but can also be termed Transit Packaging as it is the main unit handled by the warehouses and trucks. At least that is how things used to be. Nowadays there is a tertiary level and that is the pallet on which the boxes are carried - this is also transit packaging. Just go back to the box that the tins are carried in. Is it logical that the producers continuously purchase corrugated boxes and shops throw them away?
This is not just a waste of the earth's finite resources - it is also a waste of money for everyone apart from the box producer.
RTP is typically a container that is filled with products and once emptied at a store, is sent back again to be re-filled.
Now, packaging may not be the most exciting thing to ponder over, but just imagine what kinds of packaging could be reused. In fact, think of any packaging item, box, bag, bottle etc. Is there any that cannot be reused?
The box your PC came in? Yes! If you took the box and any filling back to the store, they could send it back, using Reverse Distribution, so that it gets back to the point where new PCs are packed into it.
Plastic Detergent bottles? Yes! They can be refilled. There may need to be some changes in the materials used, but in principle, this can be done.
Containers for Drugs? In many countries, the medical services offer to take back unwanted drugs. It is surely conceivable that the packaging could be returned for reuse.
Bottles? Well a few years ago, it was common for us to re-use milk bottles - in fact we still do in many places. In fact, many bottles, used for all sorts of products, used to be returned regularly. It was done, is stil
Small businesses have many challenges to stay afloat. Many budding entrepreneurs think that all they need is an idea or product, a name for their small business, and a bit of work and the product will sell itself and money will come rolling in. If you have ever run a small business - even a home based business - you will know there's much more to it than that!The first thing you, as a potential small business owner must always do, is research your market. Then research your competition, then the available supply for your product or service, and find your unique selling position. This alone can take weeks often months.Once you are satisfied that there is a market for your product or service then you need to sort out your business plan and cash flow projections.Small businesses may appea
In many parts of the world, legislation is being introduced that will obligate producers and users to reduce packaging waste.
If companies are to comply with these rules and remain efficient and competitive, they must seriously and actively consider Reverse Logistics. In other words, as well as sending materials to customers they will need to take some of them back, even some waste materials.
What a Waste...
Whether you agree with this approach or not, this is the way that the world is heading. So, if you can't fight it, why not embrace it? Get the most from these changes.
Take Reusable Transit Packaging. "What is that?" I hear you ask. Well, take baked beans as an example. The beans are carried in Primary Packaging - the tin can. The tin cans arrive at a store in a box - this is secondary packaging, but can also be termed Transit Packaging as it is the main unit handled by the warehouses and trucks. At least that is how things used to be. Nowadays there is a tertiary level and that is the pallet on which the boxes are carried - this is also transit packaging. Just go back to the box that the tins are carried in. Is it logical that the producers continuously purchase corrugated boxes and shops throw them away?
This is not just a waste of the earth's finite resources - it is also a waste of money for everyone apart from the box producer.
RTP is typically a container that is filled with products and once emptied at a store, is sent back again to be re-filled.
Now, packaging may not be the most exciting thing to ponder over, but just imagine what kinds of packaging could be reused. In fact, think of any packaging item, box, bag, bottle etc. Is there any that cannot be reused?
The box your PC came in? Yes! If you took the box and any filling back to the store, they could send it back, using Reverse Distribution, so that it gets back to the point where new PCs are packed into it.
Plastic Detergent bottles? Yes! They can be refilled. There may need to be some changes in the materials used, but in principle, this can be done.
Containers for Drugs? In many countries, the medical services offer to take back unwanted drugs. It is surely conceivable that the packaging could be returned for reuse.
Bottles? Well a few years ago, it was common for us to re-use milk bottles - in fact we still do in many places. In fact, many bottles, used for all sorts of products, used to be returned regularly. It was done, is sti
Used primarily in the beginning as a traffic-monitoring device, remote security cameras are becoming the weapon of choice in the war against terrorism and crime around the world. A trained technician can sit in a control booth and monitor cameras placed in many locations around the city and using his remote equipment, he can pan and tilt, turning the cameras at will to view an even larger area than would be possible with stationary security cameras.The latest spy programs on TV use these cameras to monitor good guys and bad guys having clandestine meetings in downtown areas. They can pan and follow two people who are walking and talking and when they’ve reached the outermost edges of the camera’s field of vision, they merely switch to the next camera and pan and tilt all over again.While it s
Take Reusable Transit Packaging. "What is that?" I hear you ask. Well, take baked beans as an example. The beans are carried in Primary Packaging - the tin can. The tin cans arrive at a store in a box - this is secondary packaging, but can also be termed Transit Packaging as it is the main unit handled by the warehouses and trucks. At least that is how things used to be. Nowadays there is a tertiary level and that is the pallet on which the boxes are carried - this is also transit packaging. Just go back to the box that the tins are carried in. Is it logical that the producers continuously purchase corrugated boxes and shops throw them away?
This is not just a waste of the earth's finite resources - it is also a waste of money for everyone apart from the box producer.
RTP is typically a container that is filled with products and once emptied at a store, is sent back again to be re-filled.
Now, packaging may not be the most exciting thing to ponder over, but just imagine what kinds of packaging could be reused. In fact, think of any packaging item, box, bag, bottle etc. Is there any that cannot be reused?
The box your PC came in? Yes! If you took the box and any filling back to the store, they could send it back, using Reverse Distribution, so that it gets back to the point where new PCs are packed into it.
Plastic Detergent bottles? Yes! They can be refilled. There may need to be some changes in the materials used, but in principle, this can be done.
Containers for Drugs? In many countries, the medical services offer to take back unwanted drugs. It is surely conceivable that the packaging could be returned for reuse.
Bottles? Well a few years ago, it was common for us to re-use milk bottles - in fact we still do in many places. In fact, many bottles, used for all sorts of products, used to be returned regularly. It was done, is sti
Registered nurses offer professional and qualified nursing service for families, individuals, communities, and groups. They provide health-education programs to promote, maintain, and restore patient health. Registered nurse salaries vary according to the type of nursing, years of experience, and geographic location. It is generally dependent on the schedule, requirements, work load, experience, and training of the individual. Educational qualifications and responsibilities are other factors that affect registered nurse salaries.Over the past few years, registered nurse salaries have increased a great deal. The largest increases are for experienced nurses. To retain and attract qualified registered nurses, hospitals provide competitive salary and benefit packages. It includes annual salary, hourly w
This is not just a waste of the earth's finite resources - it is also a waste of money for everyone apart from the box producer.
RTP is typically a container that is filled with products and once emptied at a store, is sent back again to be re-filled.
Now, packaging may not be the most exciting thing to ponder over, but just imagine what kinds of packaging could be reused. In fact, think of any packaging item, box, bag, bottle etc. Is there any that cannot be reused?
The box your PC came in? Yes! If you took the box and any filling back to the store, they could send it back, using Reverse Distribution, so that it gets back to the point where new PCs are packed into it.
Plastic Detergent bottles? Yes! They can be refilled. There may need to be some changes in the materials used, but in principle, this can be done.
Containers for Drugs? In many countries, the medical services offer to take back unwanted drugs. It is surely conceivable that the packaging could be returned for reuse.
Bottles? Well a few years ago, it was common for us to re-use milk bottles - in fact we still do in many places. In fact, many bottles, used for all sorts of products, used to be returned regularly. It was done, is sti
The Key IngredientYou've heard it yourself. He's the life and soul of the place, a grand man
altogether. She's the heart of the business, a formidable woman. Sometimes, it
seems to me that the more successful hotels or restaurants are those that are
closely identified with their larger-than-life owner or founder. In Ireland, the
personalities of P.V. Doyle, Myrtle Allen and Paddy Fitzpatrick stand squarely out in
front of the places they created. Elsewhere, Conrad Hilton and Heston Blumenthal
do the same. Did I say 'closely identified'? Sometimes, in our minds, they are the
business. We find it impossible to imagine these establishments without them.In many ways, these characters make the business of branding the hotel or
restaurant a simple matter. No need to worry abo
Plastic Detergent bottles? Yes! They can be refilled. There may need to be some changes in the materials used, but in principle, this can be done.
Containers for Drugs? In many countries, the medical services offer to take back unwanted drugs. It is surely conceivable that the packaging could be returned for reuse.
Bottles? Well a few years ago, it was common for us to re-use milk bottles - in fact we still do in many places. In fact, many bottles, used for all sorts of products, used to be returned regularly. It was done, is still done in some places, and can be done in the future.
Jars and pots? Take them back to the shop - reverse distribution again. Yes, many will need to be sterilised and we may need to revert to glass instead of plastic in some instances - but it can be done.
What about that Candy?
Those that skipped from the top paragraph to this one have missed all the fun! We are talking about reusing packaging or even doing away with it. So how can this be done with smaller items? There is no doubt that it would not be possible to reuse smaller varieties of packaging such as candy wrappers where there is only a small amount of flimsy packaging.
But why, if the packaging is so small or flimsy, do we need packaging at all? I'll play devil's advocate here: we need packaging on these items to i) reduce damage and ii) help the customer and retailer identify the brand, iii) improve the presentation of the product. I'll agree (with myself) that packaging helps contain a product, and thus - even flimsy packaging - can prevent damage. I am not convinced about the other two arguments. Products can be marketed in a variety of ways. The images on the wrapper are only one of many outlets for the marketing message; and presentation - what better presentation than to see the product itself, rather than an image of the wrapper?
So how would the customer get these naked products from the store to their home? Well, why not have a little box for these items? Rather than take the empty used pack to the store for the producers to re-use why not let the customer reuse their own box? This could be their own personalised container? Why not a pasta box, a cheese box and ..... a candy box of course.
OK, so the candy box does not exist. However, if it did, just think of the benefits:
i) Zero packaging means lower costs for the producer. They would pack these items loose into reusable transit packaging to the store
ii) The store could sell or even give away their own candy boxes branded with their logo, or a candy producer could do the same
iii) The candy boxes could be used as a de facto redemption voucher as an encouragement for the customer to return to the same store
iv) Of course, the first company to do this will have a wonderful PR coup.
v) Less trash to be collected, less street litter and a better environment
The best people to help get this idea off of the ground will be kids who simply love new ideas and novelties and are not daunted by change - so, bring on the candy box and next time you throw a candy wrapper away, just think of the alternative.
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