Now more than ever, it is essential for businesses to adopt sustainable packaging to reduce their environmental impact. With evolving environmental regulations and a growing number of eco-conscious consumers, using recyclable packaging materials is becoming increasingly expected. Proper packaging is necessary for storing and shipping large, cylindrical items to keep them secure and damage-free. Non-recyclable packaging for roll products, such as certain types of plastics, generate excess waste and are not cost-effective. Using roll cradles helps maintain product integrity and promotes environmental responsibility.
Why Sustainability Matters in Packaging
Choosing sustainable packaging helps lessen your environmental impact. Large quantities of roll products are shipped globally every day. If each roll is shipped with non-recyclable packaging, the total waste would significantly affect landfills and ocean pollution. Using packaging options made from recycled materials that can also be recycled helps reduce this waste. Sustainable packaging decreases waste and conserves resources, leading to a greener future.
Types of Sustainable Packaging Materials
Roll cradles can be made from various sustainable materials, each offering different benefits for specific uses. Whether your product requires extra strength, cushioning, or customization for stacking and storage, there is an ideal sustainable material.
Let’s look at the most common materials used for roll cradles, along with their advantages and sustainability.
1. Molded Fiber
Molded fiber roll cradles are made from recycled corrugated materials. These materials are 100% curb-side recyclable, offering the highest ease of recycling among material types. Molded fiber cradles can be customized and offer space savings.
2. Foam
Foam roll cradles are made from Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), a lightweight yet durable material. It is 100% recyclable and is the third most recycled plastic product in the USA. It is manufactured without using ozone-depleting Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). EPS foam offers the best cushioning, is moisture resistant, and the cradles can be customized for specific applications.
3. Polyester
Thermoformed roll cradles are made by heating a sheet of Polyester film and vacuum forming the cradle shape. These cradles are made from recycled materials and are highly moisture resistant. They are the best option for clean room environments and where storage space is extremely limited.
Get Sustainable Packaging from Great Northern Rollguard
Reducing waste, limiting greenhouse gas emissions, and catering to eco-conscious consumers can all be achieved by choosing sustainable packaging for storing and shipping roll products. Great Northern Rollguard’s roll cradles come in a variety of sustainable packaging materials to meet your business’s sustainability goals. If you’re ready to make the switch to sustainable packaging, contact us today.
