Swap Plastic for Paper Packaging.

Has your business thought about making sustainable changes?  If you want to be a more environmentally friendly business, swap plastic for paper with these easy sustainable changes to transform your packaging.

Swap from plastic tape to sustainable paper tape:  This is always one of the first sustainable packaging swaps we recommend because it is such a simple change! Ditching plastic tape and using paper tape to seal your boxes is an instant win as you are automatically eliminating one category of plastic from your packing materials. Paper tape is available as both self-adhesive and water-activated versions, and it creates a strong and secure seal. Due to its strength, you can often use much less paper tape compared to plastic. So, this reduces your use of packaging material overall. Paper tape is 100% recyclable too, which means there is no need to remove it from boxes before recycling.  This makes it much easier for end-consumers to recycle at home. Using paper tape with packaging automation is another great way reduce waste and improve productivity. 

Automated tape dispensers can be programmed for pre-determined lengths to control material use and save time. Equipment like this can be installed rapidly, so it is a quick win all round.

Switch to paper mailing bags instead of plastic:  The next sustainable packaging swap you can consider is choosing paper mailing bags. If you are currently bagging your products, you could be using an awful lot of plastic! Switching to paper mailing bags that are 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and made from sustainable materials is another environmental win. Paper mailing bags, as well as padded mailers are readily available to protect your products and can be recycled at home collections, helping contribute to a circular economy.

Shift to paper or bio-based void fill to protect your products:  When you open a box, mountains of void fill can be a bit off-putting. This is especially true if it is not easy to recycle or made from sustainable packaging materials. That is why our third sustainable packaging swap is paper or bio-based void fill.  Using too much void fill can be annoying to many consumers. So, if you at least make sure your protective packaging is easy to recycle or dispose of at end of life, you’ll be improving the customer experience and helping the environment.  There are lots of eco-friendly void fill options available to choose from.

If your business wants to make sustainable change, Quick Pak Inc can help: 813 242 6995 or reach out to sales@quickpakinc.com