Revolutionising Packaging: Eco-Friendly Solutions to Minimise Waste and Protect Products

Have you every wondered if there are packaging products out there that aren’t bad for the environment? Well, the answer is YES! Are you surprised? There are also many plastic-based packaging products which are now made with recycled materials. It’s all about the small changes we can all make to help packaging processes be a lot more eco-friendly.

Now, we regularly review and look for more eco-friendly solutions don’t we. As responsible businesses we want to get ahead and be recognised for our forward thinking rather than waiting for something to happen. We want to show our commitment as a business to the plant, your supply chains and to our end customers. Business reputation is everything isn’t it.

Did you know…

• Normal tape can be swapped for paper tape and it’s just as strong.
• Loose fill can be replaced with paper void fill and used for recycling.
• Cardboard corrugated sleeves can be used instead of bottle air bags, again these can be recycled.

The list goes on! These are just a few of the quick and easy solutions that you can put in place today. It takes 2 minutes to setup an account at Bonus Trading and you get instant access to expert advice to get all the help you need in choosing the right packaging solutions at the right price.

Minimising packaging waste

We’re all interested in products that help minimise waste and fully protect, so that goods can be stored or transported without damage. The cost of damaged goods mounts up.

For those businesses that regularly wrap pallets one of the best solutions is the Optimus Pallet Wrap. This high yield film reduces plastic waste by 50% and your carbon footprint. Plus, with Optimus Pallet Wrap you can save up to 50% compared to other films, meaning more pallets wrapped per roll – Bonus!

Packaging to protect your goods

When looking to improve the protection of your goods with the eco-friendly solutions another consideration is Honeycomb Paper Wrap – the perfect alternative to plastic wraps like foam and bubble wrap. Our eCommerce customers love this and the best part about it is…the honeycomb structure, it interlocks itself, so there’s no need for tape! It’s a win win every time.

Elasticated Corrugated Card Bottle Sleeves are made entirely from cardboard. These sleeves stretch to fit various bottle sizes, so there’s no need to purchase lots of different sizes when it comes to protecting bottles. And guess what…the corrugated bottle sleeves don’t just protect bottles, they also project jars, perfumes, handbag straps, toiletries and makeup. The list of uses is endless, and goods are kept fully protected to arrive as intended. What a versatile packaging product this is.

Ri-Fill Paper Void Fill System - Ideally shaped to fill space and secure items during transit. Provides excellent cushioning and protection.
This eco-friendly 85gsm paper is made only from recycled materials and is recyclable after use. This is what every business wants, packaging materials that are better for the environment that can be reused or recycled.

Does your company regularly send out posters, maps, fabrics and charts that can’t be folded?

Look no further! Cardboard Postal Tubes are not only eco-friendly, they also ensure your product reaches its destination safely with no tears or creases. Find out more here and give them a go.

If you require a packaging solution not covered here, or you’re unsure which will work best in meeting the needs of your business and customers, get in touch or telephone our team of packaging experts on 08000 540 100. We are always happy to help. We will be delighted to help you!

What else are we doing to help the planet as one of the UK’s leading packaging businesses?

We know selling eco-friendly products isn’t going to save the world immediately, however, we choose to go that little extra mile to ensure we are doing everything we can. We donate to not 1 but 2 organisation’s every year alongside our growing range of eco-friendly packaging products! One of our chosen charities is One Tree Planted, which means we donate to planting trees all over the world, replacing those being taken down.

Last year, we planted 1350 trees in South America, and we plan to plant even more this year.

Recently, we started donating to the Ocean Conservation Trust, as we believe the oceans are a massive issue in the world currently and every donation matters.

If you are familiar with our LinkedIn page, you may have seen that last year we took part in FSC^® Forest Week and posted every day to raise awareness of what the FSC^® do and that we supply FSC^® certified products. And that’s not all we do. We recently made small changes around the office and warehouse to save energy too. All the lights around the whole building are sensor activated, delivery driver routes are now planned in a more sufficient way so that we aren’t wasting fuel, and we buy stock as close to home as possible to limit CO² emissions related to procurement. As a business, we really do go above and beyond to make sure we are doing our job in supplying packaging responsibly and helping our customers do the same, so that together we are all doing our bit to help the environment.

See our Eco and Sustanable Packaging Solutions and learn more about how we go greener.

For help with eco-friendly packaging solutions that minimise waste and protect products, get in touch with our team of packaging experts, we are always happy to help.
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