Express paper packaging is so un-green -- what can replace cardboard box packaging?
In August 2022, China's express delivery volume reached 9.43 billion parcels, up 4.9% year on year!
With the rapid development of the e-commerce industry, online shopping has become an indispensable part of our lives. Every time we place an order we ask the seller to pack it a little better so that the goods are not damaged, yet once the parcel is received the packaging is discarded. More and more express cushioning packaging is abandoned in nature because of improper disposal or because it cannot degrade, causing a huge impact on the ecological environment. But did you know that cushioning packaging now has a new solution that offers us a more environmentally friendly choice!
I. Eco-friendly paper cushioning packaging, an "epoch-making" new cushioning packaging
Before the plastic restriction order was introduced, foamed plastic was a commonly used cushioning packaging material in logistics and transport because of its good cushioning and vibration-absorbing performance. However, the serious harm plastics cause to the ecological environment has attracted widespread attention around the world, and plastic restriction orders in many countries have been upgraded to plastic bans one after another!
A straw is forever; a single one endures through the ages.
Paper cushioning packaging is made from the long fibers of coniferous trees. As environmental awareness gradually strengthens, this type of packaging is recognized by many countries and has quickly become popular in Europe, the United States and other countries, becoming an "epoch-making" brand-new cushioning packaging after plastic foam cushioning packaging.
FSC forest certification
Compared with packaging made of other materials, paper cushioning packaging is more free and flexible in its packing methods and has a wider range of applications. Its recycling rate is also higher than that of plastic. Even when discarded in a heap, it can biodegrade in the soil together with organic, compostable materials - "turning into spring mud to nurture the flowers."
II. Safe transport starts with packaging!
"We also want to save costs, but if goods are damaged during logistics because of packaging problems, we may not only receive negative reviews but also be asked for refunds and returns, causing losses, and then the loss would outweigh the gain," said a merchant operating a store on Taobao.
On Taobao, neutral and negative reviews caused by logistics problems are common. In addition, sorting in today's logistics is mostly rather rough, and an outer carton alone can hardly prevent items from being crushed or damaged in transit. The number of express parcels is growing rapidly, while packaging costs are much lower than the losses that may be caused. To reduce or avoid damage to goods, many merchants wrap them in layer after layer, and the resulting pollution and waste can be imagined. In fact, for safe express transport, a paper pad is enough!
III. Creative packaging design - good products deserve good packaging!
If you are still wondering how to choose express cushioning packaging, the following packaging cases may help you:
Packaging with multi-color honeycomb paper and fruit makes your express packaging look better.
The combination of honeycomb paper and fruit is so bouncy and flexible! It makes your express transport more secure.
Besides manually stretching honeycomb paper, you can also choose
a dual-function paper pad machine
as a helpful assistant. Taking folded paper as an example, after the parameters are set, the machine can
in paper-feed-and-refill mode
carry out efficient void-fill packaging; not only is the paper output even, but the packaging material cost can also be controlled!
Eco-friendly paper cushioning packaging, a new choice for online shopping packaging! Cases of eco-friendly cushioning packaging are about much more than just preventing drops!
Eco-friendly paper cushioning packaging, a new choice for online shopping packaging!
——This article is reprinted from China Packaging Network (pack.cn). Original link: http://news.pack.cn/show-379447.html
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