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New Printer Gives Star Stuff Group More Options for Custom Packaging

in Packaging, Printing

Star Stuff Group is pleased to announce the arrival of its newest production member the – HP Latex R1000 Flat Bed printer, which provides a new standard in print production technology and gives us even more custom packaging solutions.

Commanding the ability to print on a wide range of flexible and rigid substrates up to 5cm thick, using eco friendly water based inks providing odourless print.  Utilising flexible ink technologies with the glossiest of white, supporting vivid colour production and high quality print process application the HP Latex R series printers are a well documented game changer in the print industry.

There is a significant range of substrates to print on from paper, films, synthetic substrates, rigid plastics, timber, acrylic, PVC foam, corflute, polycarbonate sheets, honeycomb board, metal, boards, fabrics, glass, ceramic tiles, canvas and more.  The ability to transform the seemingly impossible into unique product concepts for an extensive range of applications.

HP printer for customised packaging for small business

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What does this mean for Australian made product options from Star Stuff Group?

Retail & Event Promotional and Marketing Products

The HP Latex R1000 offers the ability to provide brand colour consistency across rigid and flexible substrates using one printer!

  • In Store Promotional Display Stands – large format signage inserts
  • Window Signage and Decal Graphics for eye-catching features.
  • Signs for Back-Lit stands
  • Wobblers, Shelf Talkers, Floor Decal Graphics
  • Outdoor Signage, Banners, Canvases, Flags, Sails
  • Counter Displays, Shipper Cartons,
  • Stand-alone product display stands
  • Mailer Cartons, E-Commerce Mailers and Gift Boxes

 

 

 

 

Packaging Productions

Providing flexibility for short runs as required to create high-impact customized packaging.

Flexible HP Latex Inks allow superb bending and folding without cracking – makes this print quality and end results speak for itself.

  • Mailer Cartons , E- Commerce Boxes, Subscription Boxes, Packaging Cartons
  • Carton / Product Sleeves
  • Gift Boxes, Carrier Cartons
  • Folding Cartons

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Commercial

HP Latex Inks, are harmless, odourless and with a high efficiency curing system, prints come out dry enabling instant lamination.

The ink composition does not compromise the recyclability of the base substrate

  • Vehicle Wraps
  • Window Blinds
  • Wall coverings
  • Textiles
  • Tiles
  • Backsplashes
  • Back lit signs for bus shelters, train stations
  • Real Estate Signs
  • Office décor items
  • Corporate Gift Cartons

HP printer capability for office decor

 

 

 

 

 

The HP Latex R1000 will provide us the ability to provide once off unique items from office reception feature walls, custom décor prints, boutique gift boxes to back-lit acrylic retail display signage with the options being wide and varied enabling extreme “ think outside the box” opportunities. We would encourage you to reach out to Star Stuff Group with your project or idea and we can assist to create and produce a product solution to match you specific needs.

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Elevate Your Brand Packaging with Stand Up Pouch Packaging in Australia

in Packaging, Stand Up Pouches

Long gone are the days when product packaging was selected solely on the basis of practicality and price. In today’s competitive market, product packaging plays a vital role in a company’s brand strategy. In addition to safeguarding your products, packaging should also make a lasting impression on potential customers. An emerging popular packaging choice that ticks all of these boxes (and then some), are stand up pouch packaging. In addition to showcasing your brand, stand up pouch packaging also boasts convenience, versatility and sustainability. In this article, we explore why stand up pouches in Australia are a game-changer for businesses, big and small.

 

What are Stand Up Pouches?

Before we delve into the “whys”, let’s begin with the basics of “what”. Stand up pouch packaging, as the name suggests, is a type of flexible packaging that can stand upright on store shelves. These pouches are typically made from laminated materials such as plastic, aluminium, and paper, providing them with excellent barrier properties against light, and moisture. They come in various sizes, shapes, and styles, making them versatile for different products.

 

Why Stand Up Pouches are trending in Australia

One of the standout features of a stand up pouch is its resealable design. Consumers can easily open, access the contents, and reseal the pouch, keeping the product fresh and extending its shelf life. This resealable feature is a significant advantage for products like snacks, pet food, and coffee, which are often consumed over time.

 

Enhanced Branding

In a crowded product marketplace, it’s essential to stand out. A stand up pouch can offer unique opportunities for enhanced branding and design. They can be customised with vibrant graphics and brand colours, and unique shapes, helping to catch the eye of consumers. In this competitive age, businesses recognise brand recognition is crucial, and a well-designed stand up pouch can greatly contribute to this. 

Space-Saving & Lightweight 

Stand up pouch packaging is designed to take up minimal space, making them cost-effective for storage and transportation. Their lightweight nature also contributes to reduced shipping costs, a win-win for both businesses/retailers and the end-consumer. With the rise of e-commerce in Australia, packaging that is lightweight and easy to ship has become a top priority. 

Space-saving, on the other hand, is an attractive feature for retailers, who have multiple brands vying for limited shelf-space in overstocked supermarkets, as well as consumers who are constantly struggling for more space and organisation in their pantries at home.


Versatility

From food items like snacks, coffee, and grains to non-food products like detergents and cosmetics, stand up pouch packaging is suitable for a wide range of products. With features such as heat sealibility and airtight options, it’s no wonder stand up pouches are becoming hugely popular not just within the food industry, but also in the personal care and household product sectors as well. Its versatility also makes it an ideal choice for businesses offering diverse product lines.

 

Eco-Friendly

Sustainability is a key consideration for both businesses and consumers, and stand up pouches are a step in the right direction. Many pouches are now available in eco-friendly materials that are recyclable or biodegradable, reducing their environmental footprint. Consumers in Australia are increasingly looking for products that align with their values, making eco-friendly packaging an attractive advantage.

 

Longer Shelf Life

The design of stand-up pouches helps protect the contents from external factors that can compromise freshness and quality. Stand up pouch packaging typically consists of multiple layers, often including barrier films, which help to protect against light, moisture, oxygen, and other elements that can contribute to the degradation of products. Along with this, and depending on the material used to construct them, stand up pouches can prolong the shelf life of certain products. In addition to the potential of extended shelf life, this also helps minimise waste and ensures products are of the highest quality when consumers purchase them.

 

Consumer Convenience

When it comes to satisfying customers, convenience is key. The resealable feature of stand up pouches ensures that consumers can easily access and store the product, which can lead to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.

 

Conclusion

Stand up pouches in Australia are becoming something of a trendsetter in the packaging industry, offering benefits such as versatility, convenience, sustainability, space efficiency, and brand enhancement. Businesses across the board in Australia are increasingly adopting stand up pouch packaging, recognising their potential to meet consumer demands and stand out in a competitive market. As sustainability becomes a non-negotiable aspect of packaging, stand up pouches are likely to remain a popular choice for years to come. 

 

So, if you’re looking to elevate your packaging game, consider making the switch to stand up pouch packaging in Australia – a decision that’s both smart for your business and kind to the environment.

 

The Star Stuff Group offers a range of stand up pouch packaging options, which can be customised for your business requirements. To find out more or to obtain a quote, contact us today. 

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Environmentally Friendly – Soft Plastic Packaging: Compostable, Biodegradable, Recyclable – Which option is best?

in Custom Printed Bags, Custom Printed Pouches, Other Packaging We Do, Packaging

The reality is, there is no one simple answer, and to provide some perspective for your packaging objectives below are some factors for consideration;

Key priorities: What is the product you are packing? Certain products / ingredients may be restricted by the ideal substrate to provide the product with suitable barrier properties to deliver quality freshness and shelf-life essential to ensuring commercial viability of the product. Consider the benefits verses the compromises accordingly, to determine which substrate will achieve your desired goal outcome objectives, while still utilizing a sustainable approach.

In terms of soft plastics, whether compostable, biodegradable or recyclable, the challenge that exists is the reality that Australia’s current post-consumer waste recovery facilities are not where they ideally need to be to work alongside these packaging options. The availability of resource centers often differs greatly between government areas as well, which puts the responsibility back on the consumer to discard of the packaging correctly.

Compostable Packaging

To be accredited, compostable packaging must leave no toxic element to the environment after degradation. It is an important distinction to note that compostable products are deemed biodegradable, however not all biodegradable products are compostable. Important note: Compostable Packaging is not recyclable.

In Australia, there are two standards for compostable packaging: Compostable AS4736-2006: Which requires industrial composting under set conditions. It is only accepted with councils that offer a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) collection service. Home Compostable AS5810-2010: This product is suitable for home compositing with food scraps and organic matter and garden waste, where a consumer has this facility available at home.

So what is the difference between packaging that is Compostable AS4736-2006 to Home Compostable AS5810-2010? The Compostable products that require industrial composting require a lot higher temperatures and specific processing conditions to break-down compared to Home Compostable products.

From a packaging substrate perspective, compostable substrates are gaining interest and popularity. The key issue that remains is our current infrastructure limitations on post-consumer waste processing to ensure the life cycle of the package is managed successfully to achieve composition. Many home compostable options also require specific environments for decomposing, meaning that household users would need an actual home-composting system at home, rather than discarding of the packaging into kerb-side collection bins for garden or waste.

Biodegradable Packaging

There are many definitions of Biodegradable Plastics, they are typically referred to as those products that are derived from a plant-based derivative. The most common plant based bioplastic is PLA (polylactic acid) and like compostable options, PLA bioplastics require specific parameters to be able to be processed to achieve biodegradability. Be sure to note, there is however many non-plant based biodegradable plastics and oxo-degradable products that have added filaments and chemicals that whilst they break down under specific parameters, they can leave harmful micro-plastics particles in the environment. Important note: Biodegradable Packaging is not recyclable.

Based on mounting scientific research, biodegradable and compostable packaging options that currently exist in Australia, coupled with the inaccessibility to appropriate waste recovery systems, means that these options are often a poor match for a major percentage of packaging uses.

Rigid plastics that fall into the main recycling code categories in most council areas of Australia are collected via regular bin collections. The challenge begins with the recycling of soft plastics, which do not flow through to material recovery systems as they are incompatible with current processing facilities and thus not recyclable through our kerb-side collections.

There are several initiatives with various councils that currently exist. The most prominent recycling stream for soft plastics is with REDcycle (with Retail Drop off points) where soft plastics are being collected, recycled and processed into new products. To be accepted into this stream, there are several guidelines and parameters set that dictate not only what substrates are accepted, but also the overall maximum percentage of some substrates allowed. Currently, these rules include the majority of soft plastic packaging you currently see in stores; however, these are ever changing, and new rules will be coming into effect in line with APCO’s (Australian Packaging Covenant Organization) 2025 National Packaging Targets. The proposed new guidelines will see zero tolerance for common substrates such as PET, PVDC, Aluminum Foil among many others. These guidelines are a work in progress, however, packaging consumers should be aware of these changes so they can better prepare their packaging systems in a way that meets sustainability targets, as well as compatibility with their product.

In simplist terms, the 2025 National Packaging Targets for soft plastic recycling will encourage users to preferably use a polyolefin (mono/single layer) of PE or PP, or a combination of both or multiple layers to suit the application. The films will also ideally be made up of clear unpigmented substrates, or minimal or selected colors set out by APCO. Users will also need to ensure that combinations of packaging (such as labels onto secondary packaging) are produced using the same substrates, where separation cannot be done (e.g. PP labels on a PP pouch). Lastly, consumers should, where possible, incorporate a percentage of recycled content, as well as utilize an ARL (Australasian Recycling Label) to educate end-users on what, where and how to recycle their package.

The optimal packaging for your product will fundamentally be determined by the actual product being packed and it’s needs, as well as the companies’ overall values, goals, and objectives relative to the sustainable targets set out by APCO. Ticking sustainable objectives in packaging should be prioritized but should always be done without compromising the product integrity, quality, freshness, and shelf life.

Fortunately, Star Stuff Group are well experienced in all things packaging and are constantly keeping up with the ever changing standards for sustainable packaging, so that we can offer our customers accurate and relevant information. We have a wealth of knowledge covering all soft plastic substrates, and can recommend suitable options for all packaging uses, so that you feel comfortable you are making the correct decision for your products.

 

 

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Sustainable Packaging

in Custom Printed Bags, Custom Printed Pouches, Other Packaging We Do, Packaging

Roughly about 35% of the packaging materials used in Australia are paper, board (cartons etc.). Another 30% of the packaging market is plastic which includes PET, PVC, polypropylene and polystyrene. Plastics have rapidly gained share from being only 10% of the market in the early 1960s.

Roughly 60% of these packaging materials are recycled. The balance of packaging ends up in landfills where they can take thousands of years to disintegrate completely, releasing toxic harmful gasses in the process.

We have recently seen a shift in the need for more sustainable packaging options from existing and new customers. At Star Stuff Group we pride ourselves on our ability to grow and expand on what we offer, to readily match our clients requirements.

In the next two weeks we will be launching all new sustainable packaging options that are 100% Recyclable and 100% Compostable. To keep up to date with our launch, follow us on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates.

 

 

 

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