91.4% of all cardboard boxes were recycled in the US in 2021 The data is out! Reports show that in 2021, 91.4% of all cardboard boxes were recycled. This is an increase from the following year of ~90%. For the past decade, we have seen a fluctuation of ~85% - 92% of cardboard

Paper-thin solar cell can turn any surface into a power source   MIT researchers develop a revolutionary new way to harness solar energy When we think about solar energy the first thing I assume most people jump to are the large black panels that adorn houses in nice suburbs, but with this new invention,

E-Commerce firms drive demand for printed collateral from direct mail to all things packaging With an estimated global commercial print market of nearly $500 billion in 2023, 53.77% is from packaging which includes tags, labels, and flexible packaging. These rising packaging trends are fueled by increased Internet connectivity, proliferation of smart phones,

Clampitt Paper School Last Friday, our newest PIA MidAmerica employees attended Clampitt's Paper School. Clampitt holds this paper school 4 times a year and if you have not taken part in a paper school course, I would highly suggest finding one nearest you. Paper-Making It started with an introduction to paper-making. The class started with

Make Books a Daily Habit Reading on a Consistent Basis Reading like any other talent or activity takes practice and dedication. When you pick up a book you haven't read in a while, it can be hard to remember the threads woven through the story. What is the storyline? Who are the characters? What

The U.S. Adds 253,000 Jobs in April The U.S. Department of Labor jobs report last week surpassed expectations and demonstrated the continued resilience of the U.S. economy, with 253,000 jobs added in April, even amid concerns in the bank industry, Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, and other signs of economic slowdown, reports CNBC. • The

  I have a couple of rants: Inflation and Recession. Maybe it’s one rant. I’m not sure yet but I think there’s something in it for the reader. I’m not an economist but I do notice that a pack of spaghetti noodles now costs about $4.00 and formerly well-staffed companies are laying off people.

March is Women's History Month, and it is an excellent time to showcase the contributions of women to the commercial & packaging print industry. The printing industry has traditionally been a male-dominated field. Still, women have been making their mark, bringing diversity and fresh perspectives to the industry. Today, women are taking on leadership roles

COLOR ME FRUSTRATED: USERS REACT TO ADOBE/PANTONE RIFT OVER PMS LIBRARIES As far as graphics professionals are concerned, there probably never was a more inspired pairing of technologies than Adobe’s Creative Cloud software and the Pantone Matching System (PMS) for color specification. When designers, prepress specialists, and printers use these industry-standard tools synergistically, they

Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2023–2024 Academic Year Individuals currently employed by a graphic communications company and seeking additional, part-time secondary education are encouraged to apply for a PGSF scholarship.The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is pleased to announce that it’s accepting scholarship applications for the 2023–2024 academic