Paris offers sparkling water to the public to decrease the need for plastic bottles

At CPS, we’re all about being green. We reuse boxes, carry PCR (post-consumer resin) products and even revitalize our skin with green mint julep masks on the weekends (not to mention the occasional afternoon at work). But our efforts seem like child’s play when compared to the sustainability tactics demonstrated by some European nations.

Shape, Squeezability, Stopper and Style - The four S's of hair salon products

It takes a lot of work to build a successful brand. Take Nike for example. That respected swoosh didn’t always carry the majesty it wields today. Before all the shoes and t-shirts, Nike was just the Greek goddess of victory. Is it coincidental that Nike, Inc. specializes in sports equipment and apparel, activities where victory is all that matters? Not hardly. Through a few effective and functional choices the Nike phenomenon swept the world.

The Plastisol Saga: The debate finally reaches a resolution

Plastisol closures are the hottest topic to ever hit the CPS blog. Flashy subject matter like QR codes and how-to guides on finding the perfect packaging combo (bottle, closure, color) have floundered in comparison to plastisol or any home-canning related posts. With so much interest and conversation, it seems only appropriate to offer a more in-depth look at plastisol closures.

Eat your way to a more beautiful you with the help of nutraceuticals

Some people eat their feelings. Other people eat because they’re bored. And some people don’t eat anything at all. But one of the latest fads is to eat your way to beauty. Fill in wrinkles, turn back the clock and hydrate your skin by drowning your aging sorrows with a case of Nestle’s Glowelle. At least that’s what the chocolaty drink claimed it could do; when it was on store shelves. Let’s suspend our skepticism on whether Glowelle and other “functional foods” are actually effective and just window shop for nutricosmetics.

Find out what plastic bucket lids and power rangers have in common

Boom, pow, bang, schwing! A fight is breaking out. That’s right a tussle, those are combat sounds. Yes, even schwing. If a roundhouse kick was audible that's the sound it would make.

Wax on, Wax off - Introducing The Karate Lid

Picture it, last Saturday morning. Sitting on my couch, slowly emerging from a sleepy stupor; I stumble upon The Karate Kid on television. It’s the original 1984 version, the one that was around way before DVDs, Tivo and even me!