Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

The seventh of August is Specially Preposterous Packaging Day. Isn’t it always thrilling to have our online purchases delivered? However, have you ever ordered a bundle of small batteries or a USB flash drive online and received a shoebox-sized package? Or, have you ever laboured to open heat-sealed clamshell packaging and even been injured in the process? Incredible, right? These are examples of absurdity in packaging, which led to the creation of Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day.

The background of Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day

The origin of Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day is unknown, but fortunately, August 7 has been marked on the calendar. For consumers, it’s a day to reflect on the frustrations associated with excessive packaging and heat-sealed clamshell packaging, which can be difficult to open. The day can serve as a reminder to manufacturers to consider using easy-to-open packaging (that is still secure) and to avoid adding superfluous materials. It’s also a chance for packaging manufacturers to market their products, likely by emphasising sustainability and recycling.

There are various examples of absurd packaging, such as excessive packaging, incorrect branding, superfluous packaging, and packaging that is not user-friendly. There are numerous issues with packaging. First is excessive packaging. Some individuals find this annoying because they must dispose of more refuse. Two is an incorrect trademark name. Branding is essential for a company’s identity, and it is unacceptable for a product to arrive in incorrect packaging. Number three is packaging that is superfluous. You may have seen grocery store bananas individually wrapped in plastic — what a waste! How frustrating is indestructible packaging with jagged or pointed edges that is difficult to open and requires a utility knife or scissors to open!

We believe you are familiar with the term ‘wrap rage,’ which refers to heightened levels of anger and exasperation caused by the inability to open a package, especially heat-sealed clamshells. Despite the fact that some of us have had trouble opening a package and even been injured in the process, sometimes packaging must be difficult to open. This was done on purpose to prevent unauthorised access and to be child-resistant. In addition, some shipments are designed to be difficult to open to prevent theft and shoplifting. Let’s spend the day discussing the advantages and disadvantages of packaging.

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Particularly preposterous packaging activities on a given day

Reduce excessive packaging

Excessive packaging results in increased waste. If you are going grocery shopping, remember to purchase items in bulk to reduce packaging waste, and carry your own reusable bag.

Purchase miscellaneous goods

You concur that one plastic wrap for one banana constitutes waste, correct? Avoid purchasing prepackaged fruits and vegetables.

Reuse container

Probably, you cannot absolutely avoid using packaging. Therefore, it is advisable to reuse paper or plastic containers and wrapping paper whenever possible.

There are 5 interesting facts about cardboard boxes.

To be recyclable, cardboard cartons must be free of debris, such as oil or cheese on pizza boxes.

Some businesses use printed cardboard crates to attract the attention of consumers.

The Musée du Cartonnage et de l’Imprimerie is a museum in France devoted solely to cardboard packaging.

Boxes made of corrugated cardboard are manufactured from fast-growing pine trees.

75% of corrugated cardboard packaging is produced from recycled materials.

PARTICULARLY PREPOSTEROUS PACKAGING DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	August 7	Monday
2024	August 7	Wednesday
2025	August 7	Thursday
2026	August 7	Friday
2027	August 7	Saturday