Is Sustainable Packaging Changing The World?

Are you preparing to establish your business as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leader? Then it’s time to start thinking about sustainability. Choosing green packaging will communicate to key shareholders and consumers that your business is committed to a better world. 

In this article, we’ll explore why cardboard packaging could be a fantastic choice for your products. 

Biodegradability 

Most cardboard packaging is fully biodegradable and as such can take anywhere between two months and five years to break down completely. What does this mean? Crucially, cardboard will not contribute to the growing mountains of waste. The EU produced an estimated total volume of 84.3 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2021. Choose cardboard and your business won’t be adding to this number. 

Reusable

There’s a long list of ways to reuse and repurpose cardboard packaging. For instance, a standard cardboard tube could double as a plant grower or a pen pot. The more reusable a product is, the less likely it becomes, and then it ends up as rubbish. 

The benefits don’t stop there. Once cardboard tubes are no longer useful, they biodegrade, benefiting the soil and surrounding environment. Unlike plastic, when cardboard biodegrades, it doesn’t release harmful toxins into the atmosphere. It’s a green choice that won’t cause your carbon footprint to become a giant crevice in the world. 

Recyclable 

Cardboard containers are a fantastic example of single-material packaging. From an ecological standpoint, there’s no better choice. Single-use materials are easy to recycle. The process is both fast and efficient. Once recycled, cardboard packaging maintains its key properties including high levels of resistance and durability. 

Waste Reduction 

Cardboard is either recyclable or biodegradable and as such, it will dramatically reduce the waste currently clogging up the world’s landfill sites. 

Winning The War On Plastic 

Arguably the greatest reason to explore cardboard packaging is to win the war against plastic. In the nineties, plastic was put forward as a green choice for both businesses and general consumers. However, times have moved on. Today, we know that the level of plastic waste is causing a climate disaster on an unprecedented scale. Beyond the damage to the environment, microplastics from products are absorbed by the body and have devastating consequences for personal health. Cardboard is an effective alternative. 

Reduce Carbon Footprint 

Carbon absorbed by trees from the atmosphere is locked into cardboard packaging and completely removed from the carbon cycle. According to the most recent reports, using cardboard packaging leads to a 60% reduction in both CO2 and oil emissions, compared to other alternatives. 

The Choice Customers Want 

Cardboard packaging is the preferred choice for customers. Consumers are tired of plastic packaging that isn’t recyclable and is a nightmare to get rid of. They want to keep things simple with stylish cardboard tubes and jars that easily fit into the circular economy. 

We hope this has shed some light on why cardboard packaging could be the ideal option for countless products. At Tinware Direct we stock cardboard jars with a water-resistant liner, perfect for a long list of beauty products. Explore this option now or take a look at our full stock list.