If you run an online shop, distributors, packing company, or anything else that heavily uses packaging in their operations, then this article is for you. Using eco-friendly packaging instead of the packaging you normally use would benefit your company and most importantly, the environment, massively.
Did you know that more than 10 million tonnes of plastic pieces are dumped into our oceans per year? Plastic pollution is a real problem nowadays and it’s estimated that there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. Plastic is used in pretty much all of our packaging, from the bubble wrap to the actual bag or envelope it’s sent in. Eco-friendly packaging was invented to try and cut down on the use of plastic used to ship out items.
There are plenty of reasons why you should be using packaging that’s environmentally friendly rather than normal packaging.
- Fewer carbon emissions in its production
Traditional packaging materials are made using fossil fuels which emit a ton of carbon dioxide and methane into the environment. Environmentally friendly packaging doesn’t release as many carbon emissions due to not using fossil fuels in its production.
- Biodegradable
Unlike plastic, eco-friendly packaging is biodegradable. Plastic takes hundreds or often thousands of years to break down, staying in the environment and releasing toxic chemicals.
- Recyclable
Eco-friendly packaging is recyclable and reusable, unlike single-use plastic which is the leading cause of plastic pollution.
- Less material waste
It’s way too common for someone to order something small and for it to come in a box 10x bigger than it, filled with bubble wrap and other unnecessary packaging. Eco-friendly packaging makes sure you’re not using too much packaging and taking up less space in transit.
- Consumers prefer more sustainable companies
As the risk to the environment increases, and people realise these risks and begin to take steps to combat pollution, global warming, and more in their personal life, they become much more conscious about the companies they’re buying from. If you’re using eco-friendly packaging as opposed to your competitors’ using normal packaging, the sustainability-conscious individual is a lot more likely to buy from you, as you’re showing your company has values similar to theirs. A lot of people are actually happy to pay more for environmentally friendly products.
- Shows your brand in a positive light
If you’re promoting your use of sustainable packaging to the world, then people are much more likely to view your brand positively and buy from you in the future. Your brand visibility will increase and your brand image will be that of a sustainable one.
As you can see, there are plenty of benefits to switching to eco-friendly packaging. One fantastic alternative to bubble wrap is Activa wrap, it interlocks with itself so makes securing items really easy and is of course 100% environmentally friendly. You can buy Activa wrap paper, the Activa wrap dispenser, along with many more environmentally friendly packaging options from Redmont Packaging. They supply wholesale packaging to their customers and they have been doing this for many years, their prices are fair and their products are of great quality.
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