Five Reasons Why You Should Be Using Paper Packaging

Paper packaging is set to become even more popular as retailers and consumers alike are adopting new alternatives to plastic packaging. Read on to discover five reasons why you should consider introducing paper packaging for your own business.

1. Paper is widely recycled

Most paper packaging solutions such as paper cushioning or gusseted paper bags are eco-friendly, recyclable or are made from recycled materials or renewable sources. Additionally, it has been found that environmentally friendly businesses can be more profitable and customers may be able to build relationships quicker with businesses which are structured around being green.

2. Compliance with the government

The Government has recently proposed a 25-year plan to help reduce plastic use across the UK. To comply with this, you may well find your own business looking for alternatives, such as paper packaging.

It has been reported that there has been a positive impact after the mandatory 5p charge for all single-use plastic carrier bags was introduced by the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments.

3. Creativity

You can also be creative with paper packaging and apply your own style and branding to it. Big fashion brands such as Primark and Zara are already offering modern paper bags featuring their branding. But, they’re not the only retailers to have decided to use this new form of packaging. As paper bags are usually bigger and more flexible, it means you have more variety as a business to get creative. Rather than having a basic design for your bags or packaging, you can mix it up!

At Macfarlane Packaging Online we offer an innovative service called Brand-It which allows you to personalise packaging in just five easy steps; this can be a valuable tool for businesses looking for creative packaging solutions.

4. Paper can replace plastic packaging

Paper alternatives can replace plastic packaging. Using clever paper packaging systems such as Geami WrapPak can help cut down on the amount of plastic you use, or replace it entirely. This innovative solution doesn’t need tape or glue to keep the package secure as it uses a honeycomb structure to interlock the packaging.

5. It works for businesses and individuals

A common issue with packaging is that businesses can sometimes over-package a product, which can then lead to litter and material waste. Paper packaging can be biodegradable, durable and can tightly wrap a product. This won’t just help the environment, but it will also help your business by saving materials.

TwoSides conducted a survey, involving 500 adults across the UK, which found that 78% of people like paper and cardboard packaging because it is biodegradable.

If you’d like to try a new packaging solution, browse our extensive range of paper packaging options to discover which ones will work best for your business.