Seeding Success: Behind the Scenes of JBM’s Seed Packet Development

From long lead times, poor folding and lackluster quality, a lot can go sideways when selecting a partner to create and fill your seed packets. We’ve been in the seed business for more than 30 years, and we’ve learned a lot during that time about what works—and what doesn’t—when creating packets specifically designed for […]

Better Lives: JBM’s 2022 Fair Chance Graduation Celebration

When Emily Caton began working at JBM through our Fair Chance Program, she’d committed to creating a better life for herself, but she wasn’t sure where to start. In her first weeks of employment, she began meeting with […]

Let’s Stop Wrapping Apparel in Plastic

We have a waste problem, in which the fashion industry plays a big role. An estimated 19-23 million tons of plastic waste is dumped into our rivers, streams and waterways, and the vast majority (89%) is comprised […]

Glassine: A Sustainable Packaging Material for Your Apparel Brand

Cheap and widely produced, single-use plastic bags significantly contribute to environmental waste — and customers are taking note. If your apparel brand is focused on sustainability, plastic polybags may send the wrong […]
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The Problem with Polybags and Single-Use Plastics

Here’s a mind-blowing statistic: One million single-use plastic bags are used across the globe every minute. Used throughout almost every step in the supply chain, plastic bags are one of the most ubiquitous packaging products […]
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