A Human History of Storage

A HUMAN HISTORY OF STORAGE Early humans used to consume food where they found them. Next they took resort to natural containers such as gourd shells, and leaves. The hunter-gatherers later fashioned containers such as hollowed logs, woven grass and animal organs. A little later, people used furs, woven textiles and baskets to store their possessions. Later, in villages, developing larger storage containers became immensely important. So people used furs and woven textiles, including baskets to store stuff. 7000 BC: Glass making begins as an offshoot of pottery. 6500 BC: Clay storage pots (rudimentary) are made at at Catal Huyuk in Turkey. 3000 BC: With the help of Potter's Wheel (Mesopotamia) humans started making perfectly rounded pots. 1500 BC: Glass-making is industrialized in Egypt around this period. 1200 BC: Pots, mugs and vases started being made from moulded glass. 1200 - 1100 BC: Wooden barrels came about A to pack, store and transport liquids and bulk goods. 5th Century BC: Terracota vessels and figures discovered in Africa 6th and 5th Century BC: The Greeks took the art of pottery making and painting to its zenith. Pots of various shapes and sizes is made for specific purposes (storing wine or olive oil, heating or cooling liquids, etc.) 550 BC- 480 BC: Considered the highest point of Greek ceramic development. 1st/ 2nd century BC: The Chinese uses sheets of mulberry bark to wrap and store food. STORAGE: FROM THE DAYS OF YORE O. 1st Century AD: Glazed pots first makes their appearance in the Middle East. 7th - 9th Century AD: Wares produced in North China have the character- istics of porcelain. 10th - 13th Century AD: Glazed "celadons" and "temmoku" gain huge popu- larity during the Song Dynasty. 14th Century AD: Tinned food cans starts being used in European countries. 1588 AD: Hand-made bowls and pots are made in Japan. 1764 AD: Evidences of snuff being stored and sold in metal canisters are gathered. 1810 AD: Sealed tin cans were developed as a method of pre- serving food for Napolean Bonapar- te's army. 1817 AD: The first commercial cardboard box is made in England. 1838 AD: First artificial plastic is prepared by Alexander Parker. 1831 AD: Styrene (essential in making plastics) first extracted from a balsam tree. 1844 AD: The first commercial paper bags are made in Bristol, England. 1900s Shipping cartons of faced corrugated paper replaces wooden boxes. 1970s: Metals and Plastics gained popularity over glass. 1907 AD: First fully synthetic plastic was invented. ENTER PLASTICS: SOLUTION TO MODERN STORAGE PROBLEMS The first fully synthetic plastic was "Bakelite" invented in 1907 by Leo Baekeland. The term "plastics" was first coined by Leo Baekeland. Plastics are organic polymers of high molecular mass, usually synthetic, that can be traditional materials such as Plastic storage containers have replaced many moulded into solid objects of wood, stone, leather, glass and ceramic. various shapes. IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES The rest is used in 1/3rd of all plastics are use in storing and packaging. Another 1/3rd is used in building purposes (plumbing, vinyl sliding,etc.) manufacturing of automobiles, furniture and toys. PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS: THE WIDE SCOPE Plastics are relatively of low cost, can be easily manufactured, and are impervious to water- which makes them the most popular storage solution on the planet! We use them to store objects as small as hair pins to colossal heavy duty industrial storage units. Let us look at some ways we use plastic containers in our houses. Stackable Small Parts Bin: Open-Fronted Stacked Bins: Store those screws and nails just where you will find them whenever you want! Use them in sheds, garages, storerooms, living rooms, to keep your dry solids organised and safe. Portable Tray storage Racks Keeping your files and paperwork could not get any easier! Outside Storage Locker Box Segregated Waste Bins Multipurpose Cabinet Storing gardening equipments, BBQ equipments, keeping the patio clean is just a cabinet away! Come rain or Bins come with storm, nothing goes under the weather in this plastic chest. color coding- to segregate the wastes- which encourage easy and efficient sorting. LEASED STORAGE CONTAINERS? SAY WHAT? During seasonal events, while carrying out big businesses and the like, it is not possible for huge storage containers to be bought. To solve this problem, many companies have started giving plastic containers on hire. Let's look at some of these heavy-duty containers. 19.5l Storage Case Store those screws and nails just where you will find them whenever you want! 401 Stackable Lidded Plastic Storage Container: Ideal for distribution agents, warehouse storages and heavy duty events. 681 Container Trunk: 751 Swingbar Hire Crate: Ideal for office moves, The power storage container with a clip-on lid helps catering agencies to keep those veggies intact. home moves, exhibitions and more. 108I Dock Box: These waterproof containers with reinforced strength are perfect for all marine applications - from luxury yacht sailing to explorations. 5351 Euro Size Pallet Box: This bulk storage container perfect for warehouse storage and transport. So if you don't want to be left behind in the man-cave days, you need to upgrade to smart storage solutions. Want to know more? GET IN TOUCH NOW! 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