--- title: 5 Ways to Say 'Humbug' to Wasteful Packaging description: 5 Ways to Say 'Humbug' to Wasteful Packaging image: https://www.pkgbranding.com/hs-fs/file-4093137458-jpg/blog-files/frustrationfreepackaging-pkg-300x169.jpg --- [![PKG Packaging](https://www.pkgbranding.com/hubfs/PKG%20Jan20%20-%20assets/pkg-logo.png) ](https://www.pkgbranding.com/) [![Hangar12](https://www.pkgbranding.com/hubfs/Hanger%20Image/Hanger-12.webp) ](https://www.hangar-12.com/) [312.870.9101](tel:+1.312.870.9101) # Consumer First Insights ## 5 Ways to Say 'Humbug' to Wasteful Packaging Written by Kevin Keating at PKG It's that time of year ago when parents and consumers across the world lambast packaging designers for making packaging hard to open. Over-packaging, excess packing, twist ties and clam shells... all major complaints that can be handled if you aim to curb the waste in gift-giving. ![Your packaging could be frustration free. 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