Eco Friendly Packaging in Arizona
- Safer Plastics: Plastics are often known as an evil packaging material, but that is not always true. Certain types of plastic, such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride, or vinyl), do have a negative environmental impact. While PVC is strong and versatile, its durability also makes the material difficult to break down after disposal. Other types of plastic, such as polystyrene (best known for its use in Styrofoam) are notoriously difficult to recycle. Safer plastics include recycled PET (RPET), which is produced with recycled water bottles and soda bottles. Minimizing the amount of plastic used in packaging can also help reduce costs and waste.
- Corrugated Cardboard: Best known for its simple yet effective design of wavy, fluted mediums between linerboards, corrugated cardboard is one of the most affordable and recycled materials developed. Made with recycled materials, cardboard is widely reused again and again in both offices and homes, mainly for storing and moving items. Its versatility allows the material to be customized for any shape or size, which reduces wasted material and helps cut costs associated with fuel for shipping.
- Inks and Adhesives: For comprehensive sustainable packaging solutions, make sure to not overlook the details! Water- and soy-based inks are eco-friendly alternatives to the more traditional oil-based materials. Water-based adhesives eliminate the sticky contaminants and residue often left on packages by chemical-based glues, which can deem the package no longer recyclable.
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Find more information on the Heritage Pioneer corporate site on sustainable packaging.
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