Conflict-Free Diamonds – What to Look For
ecently I was asked a very important question: “How can I make sure that a diamond is conflict free?” That got me thinking, and I wanted to share with you the concept and history of conflict diamonds, also called “blood diamonds”, and what has been done to certify conflict free diamonds.
Conflict diamonds are defined by the United Nations as diamonds “that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognized governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments, or in contravention of the decisions of the UN Security Council.”
Tags: conflict diamonds, free diamonds, human rights abusesBottle Packaging Products – A Brief
Marketers know that bottle packaging is equally important to what is contained in the bottle. Many products are judged by the packaging as it conveys an image of what is inside the package. Most companies pay a lot of attention to bottle packaging not only from an aesthetic view but also from a safety aspect. One of the basic needs of a good packaging product for bottles is that it should be light, have sufficient strength, be environmental friendly and be of low cost.
The external look of the packaging as well as the internal strength of the packaging is important for bottle packaging. The internal part depends on the contents of the bottle. The type of internal packaging will vary depending on whether the contents of the bottle are liquid or semi-liquid. It will also vary depending on whether the goods are transported by truck, rail, air or ship. For instance packaging for goods shipped by trucks could include the use of bubble wraps for each bottle. This could however reduce the number of units shipped in a truck and cost more.
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