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Food packaging for the purposes of preservation and transport is a practice that dates back to ancient civilizations. In today’s industrial food processing world, food packaging is presentational and technical. The presentational aspects relate to brand recognition and visually appealing to customers. The technical aspects are more important, as they provide condensation prevention, extend the shelf life of goods and help protect the health of consumers. By properly protecting food packaging that’s in cold storage and selecting the appropriate types of packaging, processing and manufacturing facilities will experience fewer food-related losses and greater levels of consumer satisfaction.

There is only one Rosetta Stone, but photographs have helped preserve the myriad of languages carved into it. Similarly, libraries across the world are looking to document scanning to preserve historical and rare texts in their collections so that future generations can study and enjoy them. Along with texts, libraries are digitizing audio and video recordings, and transcribing oral histories. With the help of grants and the right equipment, librarians and archivists have the means to modernize their collections and make it accessible to the public.

As technologies advance and the rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) tighten, more health care facilities are using document scanning solutions and electronic health records (EHRs) systems to ensure compliance and remain competitive. While it may seem simpler to continue using paper-based patient charts, it’s important to remember that practices have limited storage space and it only takes one disaster to wipe out irreplaceable patient information.

Films—such as x-rays and negatives—are sensitive to temperatures, relative humidity levels and water. X-rays have a base, or plastic backing, and emulsion. The emulsion toughens under light and makes the image more durable. Unlike true emulsions, those used for films are a suspension of solid particles in a gelatin solution. When a medical facility suffers water damage that affects films, x-ray restoration is critical to preserving valuable patient information.

In the face of cases like Arthur Andersen LLP v. the United States and United Corp. v. Tutu Park Ltd., it is imperative for legal firms to establish and follow a document retention policy. This type of policy outlines how a firm identifies, organizes, maintains, accesses, retains, and destroys paper and electronic documents in its everyday operations. Implementing such as policy not only enhances productivity but also ensures legislative and regulatory compliance.