Hard to open packages, they encase everything we buy. From toys to electronics, and when we try and open them, we only end up hurting ourselves. The term most commonly used for this is “clamshell” packaging. Fortunately is seems as if clamshell packaging is on the way out. It was first introduced to showcase items like electronics and toys in clear plastic cases while still preventing shop lifting by making it difficult to easily open and stick in ones pocket. But now companies such as Sony, Amazon.com, and Microsoft are realizing that these tough to open packages are making things unnecessarily difficult for consumers and are working on new ways to package their products. Simplified packaging would not only make things easier on all consumers, it would also make things easier for the environment. By putting things in easy to open cardboard boxes you eliminate all the plastic and inserts that go into the current packages. One of ideas is to seal products in with an adhesive that is easy to pry open but makes a loud Velcro sound when opened. Microsoft’s prototype features plastic zippers.
New and innovative packaging technique and surely the way of the future; the consumer is sick and tired of cutting themselves to pieces while trying to open their goods, and it is taking a hefty toll on our environment.
http://www.theprovince.com/technology/Clamshell+packaging/1092159/story.html
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