Foam Packaging
It may often seem that in a global environment where there is a lot of pressure to recycle and conserve energy that the goods we buy are coming more and more surrounded by what could be considered unnecessary packaging, from children’s toys to the food we buy, they are often surrounded by cardboard, plastic ties, foam, and then another outer layer of cardboard. So how damaging could this be to our environment and what are the green friendly packaging solutions that are available to prevent this.
Good packaging should protect the product without over using materials. This is where bespoke packaging can often be a great solution, foam can be shaped to fit your product exactly and fit snugly into an exterior cardboard box, meaning that there is no waste and your product is safely and securely packed, allowing it to be safely delivered to its recipient and also the possibility for the packaging to be reused.
As well as minimising waste the materials themselves in modern packaging is often recycled or one 100% recyclable. Foam packaging is also helping towards the global endeavour to reduce waste material, emissions and increase the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. With a huge range of foam packaging products available on the market, all that can be manufactured and tailored to meet your specific criteria it’s not only waste that is reduced. Foam packaging is extremely shock absorbent, meaning that they do not need to be as thick, therefore not as much material, require a smaller box to contain them and also take up less room in transit.
So when you are considering the best method to package your goods for distribution remember your business’s moral obligation to aiding the environment, and also the impact of not doing so could have on your consumers or potential customer. Many consumers in today’s society will be easily dissuaded from a brand if its packaging is seen to be damaging to the environment, especially if a direct competitor is seen to be highlighting this issue, take for example Kenco coffee who have based their 2010 advertising campaign around this USP, with the entire focus being on their new easy refill packages, reducing the need for glass jars.
As well as this it’s important to remember that a move towards green packaging, whether it is cardboard or foam packaging, does not necessarily mean a compromise on design or product protection. In fact with constant innovation these packaging solutions not only provide a great environmentally friendly alternative but can reduce costs and increase protection in some cases. Why not contact a specialist local packaging manufacturer near you to find out more and see how these options can be tailored to fit your individual needs.
