HOW IS BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING MADE?

There are different types of biodegradable packaging. Most are made from plant-based materials. Common types of biodegradable packaging include paper and cardboard which come from wood. This involves cutting down trees but unlike oil, trees are a renewable source as they can be replanted. Other biodegradable packaging comes in the form of bioplastics. These are a set of polymers derived from renewable raw materials like starch, cellulose, soy, lactic acid, and other plant matter. They decompose into carbon dioxide, water and biomass allowing them to rejoin nature once we finish with them. You can put them in your compost and food waste bins for easy, green disposal. Just because the packaging is green doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Companies that make biodegradable packaging sometimes offer design teams that work hand-in-hand with you to develop unique packaging for your products. They look good and are good for the world.

IS BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING EXPENSIVE?
Biodegradable packaging is not expensive. It may cost more than disposable plastic packaging, but it is not considered an expensive item. If the cost of biodegradable products is making you wary, there are a few things to consider. Using biodegradable packaging in your business shows a concern for the environment, and shows your business cares about more than profit. This not only helps build trust among existing customers but can also attract new ones who share the same concern for the environment. This increase in trade may completely outweigh the slight increase in your expenses and lead to increased profits.


Also, consider how the impact of environmental degradation will affect your business in the long run. The price of food is set to increase by 180% by 2030. This is a result of our reduced ability to grow food due to environmental degradation. This is bad news if you are in the food industry. Hidden side effects of your plastic use, like this, are likely to cause a greater impact on your business in the long run than paying slightly more for friendly packaging.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING?

There is no element where plastic is better than biodegradable packaging. Biodegradable packaging is healthier for humans, reducing costs on healthcare caused by harmful micro-plastics. It saves the lives of thousands of animals per year as they don’t get plastic stuck in their stomachs and noses or watch their habitats become overrun with bottle tops. It is more environmentally friendly to produce, having a smaller carbon footprint, and it returns to nature within a few months. In contrast, plastic can take over 1000 years to degrade.

Biodegradable packaging can have benefits for businesses as well as the environment. By showing care for the environment, your business becomes more trustworthy, desirable and more people will be attracted to its services. This can expand your customer base, making you a more desirable option than less green companies. This leads to bigger profits. It can also influence workers to want to work for your company, meaning a larger array of skilled, happier staff to recruit as part of your team. This will also lead to increased productivity and profits.

We care about the environment and your business. This is why our in-house design team are available to help you create the perfect biodegradable packaging for your business. We want businesses to prosper without the negative impacts on the environment. For this reason, all the packaging product lines we offer have inexpensive, environmentally friendly alternatives. Feel free to get in touch with us today to find out more.

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