Compositions having low quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and uses thereof are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions, such as aqueous suspensions, suitable for use as coating or paint compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions are aqueous compositions that include, among other components, a film-forming polymer and a coalescing aid. In some embodiments, the coalescing aids are derived from a renewable feedstock. Methods and systems for making such compositions are also disclosed. Novel coalescing aids are also disclosed.

An easy to assemble and store, recyclable assembly of a produce basket with a complementary carrying sleeve, assembled from pre-formed flat components that fold into shape is disclosed.

An easy to assemble and store, recyclable assembly of a produce basket with a complementary carrying sleeve, assembled from pre-formed flat components that fold into shape is disclosed.

The technology disclosed herein includes a packaging apparatus comprising an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and at least one locking mechanism configured to lock the inner sleeve inside the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which locks the inner sleeve in its entirety in the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which permits the inner sleeve to move partially out of the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism includes a spring, a tab, a flap, a key, a magnet lock, or other locking component. In some implementations, the inner sleeve includes a pull tab for removal of the inner sleeve from inside the outer sleeve.

The technology disclosed herein includes a packaging apparatus comprising an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and at least one locking mechanism configured to lock the inner sleeve inside the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which locks the inner sleeve in its entirety in the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which permits the inner sleeve to move partially out of the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism includes a spring, a tab, a flap, a key, a magnet lock, or other locking component. In some implementations, the inner sleeve includes a pull tab for removal of the inner sleeve from inside the outer sleeve.

A package system is provided. The package system comprises a carton having at least a first carton panel including a first tab having a first tab edge defined by internal walls of the first panel, a second carton panel opposing the first panel, and a third carton panel between the first carton panel and the second carton panel, the carton having a carton length that is defined as a first distance parallel to the third carton panel between the first carton panel and the second carton panel; and a drawer configured to slide into and out of an interior of the carton, the drawer having at least a first drawer panel opposing the first carton panel, a second drawer panel opposing the second carton panel, and a third drawer panel opposing the third carton panel, the third drawer panel adjoined between the first drawer panel and the second drawer panel.

A package system is provided. The package system comprises a carton having at least a first carton panel including a first tab having a first tab edge defined by internal walls of the first panel, a second carton panel opposing the first panel, and a third carton panel between the first carton panel and the second carton panel, the carton having a carton length that is defined as a first distance parallel to the third carton panel between the first carton panel and the second carton panel; and a drawer configured to slide into and out of an interior of the carton, the drawer having at least a first drawer panel opposing the first carton panel, a second drawer panel opposing the second carton panel, and a third drawer panel opposing the third carton panel, the third drawer panel adjoined between the first drawer panel and the second drawer panel.

Disclosed is a packaging assembly for a home goods product, including but not limited to a packaging assembly for a pillowcase, and associated methods. The packaging can receive the home goods product in a folded configuration. The packaging can display a first side of the home goods product and a second side of the home goods product, respectively. The first and second sides of the home goods product may be displayed on a common side of the packaging. The materials of the first and second sides may differ by the fabric composition of the material and/or the color of the material.

A merchandise storage container includes a tray slidable into and out of an outer sleeve with both formed as rigid set up boxes. The tray slides from a retracted position wherein it is disposed within and protected by an outer sleeve to an extended position with respect to an outer sleeve wherein the merchandise holder is accessible. The tray configuration provides for essentially full extension of the holder from the sleeve while preventing the tray from being readily separated from the sleeve. The merchandise holder is carried by or formed from a portion of the tray. The rear wall of the rigid set up box tray functions to lock the tray within the outer sleeve.

A merchandise storage container includes a tray slidable into and out of an outer sleeve with both formed as rigid set up boxes. The tray slides from a retracted position wherein it is disposed within and protected by an outer sleeve to an extended position with respect to an outer sleeve wherein the merchandise holder is accessible. The tray configuration provides for essentially full extension of the holder from the sleeve while preventing the tray from being readily separated from the sleeve. The merchandise holder is carried by or formed from a portion of the tray. The rear wall of the rigid set up box tray functions to lock the tray within the outer sleeve.