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Paperization: The Smart Sustainability Trend to Watch in 2026

If your organization has sustainability goals, you likely keep your eyes open for green business trends. It can sometimes be difficult to separate the smart sustainable moves from a sea of flashy fads and empty greenwashing. However, the latest sustainability trend is simply a fresh new term for a tried-and-true practice. The trend: paperization. The […]

Meet Matt Hunnell, JUMPSTART Ohio’s New Executive Director

Matt Hunnell didn’t set out to lead a prison reentry program. In fact, he worked in the corporate world for the early part of his career. He went from wholesale into retail before becoming a buyer, where he sourced and managed operations in Asia. He later launched and grew his own companies, building partnerships in […]

Four Decades of Success: Reflections on the 40th Anniversary of JBM Packaging

Here at JBM Packaging, we’re celebrating a major milestone—40 years in business! The business has grown and evolved over the last four decades, but the focus on hard work and family values has remained. Here’s a look back at the first four decades of JBM Packaging. Decade 1: The beginning (1985-1994) JBM Packaging began its […]

How Kitting Services Can Help You Scale Smarter (and Breathe Easier)

What is Kitting? Take a stroll down the beauty aisle or prepared foods section in the grocery store. From product bundles to subscriptions, the retail marketplace offers a wide range of items that have been kitted to provide you with a nicely assembled package. Kitting = Putting things together. In manufacturing, warehousing and fulfillment, kitting […]

Introducing Our 2024 Impact Report

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Not all progress makes headlines. Every day, we show up and put our time and energy into work. Yes, we do it to earn a living, but we also do it because we believe that we’re part of something bigger than business as usual. It’s the kind of quiet, behind-the-scenes effort that rarely gets noticed […]

Choosing a US-Based Packaging Manufacturer: Your Essential Guide

Consumer products are often advertised to American shoppers as “made in the USA” to convey that the product is high-quality and supports American jobs. But buying American products isn’t just for consumers; plenty of businesses are looking to build a US-based supply chain, and that includes sourcing American packaging companies. Opting for packaging companies in […]

Little Steps, Big Impact: Six Easy Ways to Begin Eliminating Plastic Packaging

Vincent Van Gogh once said, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” This wisdom applies to sustainability too—especially when it comes to reducing plastic packaging. While energy and water use grab the focus of many sustainability programs, packaging waste is a highly visible and easily solvable area where companies make […]

Eight Common Questions About Seed Packet Filling (Hint: JBM Has the Answers!)

If you’re thinking of starting a seed business or expanding your seed sales, you might be excited to distribute high-quality seeds that will one day become beautiful or useful plants. You might even have a plan for a beautiful custom seed packet design. But have you considered how to get the seeds into their packets? […]

The Business Case for Sustainable Packaging in Manufacturing: Where to Start and How to Convince Your Boss

The Business Case for Sustainable Packaging in Manufacturing: Where to Start and How to Convince Your Boss When manufacturing companies think about sustainability, they often begin with obvious, more complex actions—building upgrades, water conservation and supply chain evaluations. These efforts can have a big impact, but they also take years and require significant investment. They […]