Sustainable packaging materials
Sustainability is not only a trend, but also a necessity. Demand for sustainable packaging continues to skyrocket. More and more companies and consumers are opting for eco-friendly products. At Bestbuyenvelopes, we have a wide range of sustainable packaging. From recycled envelopes to grass paper packaging, we offer a green solution for every shipment.
Popular sustainable products
Paper padded envelopes
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Book packaging economy
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Paper carrier bags with twisted handles
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Recycled envelopes
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Paper tape
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Shredded paper SizzlePak
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Paper bags with seal strip
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Grass-paper calendar packaging
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Cardboard protective sleeves
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Seed paper envelopes or cards
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Frequently asked questions on sustainable packaging materials
You can recognise sustainable packaging by several features:
- Symbols and certifications – When you see the recycling symbol or FSC® certificate on a package, you know it is sustainable.
- One material type – To handle packaging properly after use, it is desirable to have one material type in the packaging. This allows the packaging to be properly processed and recycled.
Recycled packaging is just as strong as packaging produced from virgin material. The production techniques used for recycled packaging are so advanced that the quality is excellent.
Sustainable packaging materials have several advantages for your organisation:
- Environmentally friendly – Sustainable packaging reduces waste and limits the use of new raw materials to produce packaging.
- Brand image – Sustainability is a huge trend among businesses and consumers alike. Show your company's commitment to the environment and strengthen your brand image.
- Cost savings –Use packaging that leaves little space besides the contents of the package. This allows you to use little or no padding material and send smaller parcels, reducing shipping costs and CO2 emissions.
FSC® stands for Forest Stewardship Council. If a packaging has FSC® certification, the packaging material comes from responsibly managed forests. Packaging with this certificate guarantees that the cardboard or paper has been produced in an environmentally friendly way.
Opt for packaging with a return strip so that the package can be used again after opening. Motivate the recipient to give the packaging a second life through clear instructions. This can be done by adding a card or sticker with a short explanation about reuse or by rewarding reuse with discounts and benefits. This encourages the recipient to reuse your packaging.
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Sustainable packaging materials
What is sustainable packaging?
Packaging materials are sustainable when the packaging contributes to reducing the ecological footprint. The ecological footprint can be reduced in several ways: by using recycled raw materials, reusable materials or biodegradable raw materials. Sustainable packaging is about when the packaging is used as well as its post-use life cycle: the reuse of the packaging or its degradability after use. This can be done, for example, with products made of grass paper, products with a return strip so the packaging can be used again or if packaging is FSC®-certified.
Why choose sustainable packaging?
More and more consumers and businesses are making the switch to environmentally friendly products. This offers benefits not only to the environment, but also to businesses.
Reducing the ecological footprint
Using sustainable packaging materials will reduce your organisation's ecological footprint. Sustainable packaging reduces the demand for new raw materials and minimises packaging waste.
Sustainable brand image
Companies that choose sustainable packaging show they are serious about their impact on the environment. Sustainability becomes part of the image, reinforcing the brand identity and attracting customers who value environmentally conscious choices.
Lower CO2 emissions
Producing sustainable packaging materials consumes less energy than producing new packaging materials. This leads to lower CO2 emissions. In addition, use packaging that leaves little space besides the contents of the package. This reduces the amount of padding material and the size of your packages, lowering CO2 emissions during transport.
Various types of sustainable packaging
When it comes to sustainable packaging materials, there are countless options. Whether it's padding material, shipping bags or envelopes, at Bestbuyenvelopes we have an extensive range of sustainable packaging materials.
Sustainable padding
Padding protects products during transport. There are various types of sustainable padding. The padding materials Formpack and Speedman are perfect for organisations looking for padding materials that can be easily recycled and have less impact on the environment. Bestbuyenvelopes also offers padding material by Sizzlepak. Sizzlepak fine and Sizzlepak come in different colours. This makes the padding material practical and environmentally friendly, while allowing you to match it to your corporate identity with the different colours.
Grass paper packaging
Grass paper is an environmentally friendly alternative to the usual packaging material. Grass cardboard envelopes are a sustainable choice for sending documents. These grass cardboard envelopes are not only eco-friendly, but also sturdy and offer excellent protection. We also have Speedboxes and book packagings produced from grass paper. These are perfect examples of sturdy, reusable and sustainable packagings. Calendar packaging made of grass paper is another packaging that is not only green, but also offers a professional look.
Seed Paper
Seed paper contains seeds, allowing for the paper to be planted after use. Bestbuyenvelopes offers seed paper cards and envelopes. Seed paper is an excellent choice for companies set on enhancing their already sustainable image. Seed paper cards and envelopes are not only sustainable, but also a creative way to convey your sustainable message.
Sustainable shipping bags
Many companies use shipping bags to ship products. Paper shipping bags with return closure and paper bags with strip closure are ideal for companies looking for a sustainable alternative to plastic shipping bags. Paper shipping bags are sturdy, reusable and fully recyclable!
Sustainable bubble envelopes
Bubble envelopes offer excellent protection to products during shipping. Brown bubble envelopes are an eco-friendly choice. These envelopes are FSC®-certified, which means that these envelopes have been produced with raw materials sourced from a sustainably managed forest. We also have paper padded envelopes. These innovative envelopes are entire made of paper. The paper honeycomb structure makes the packaging sustainable as well as protective and shock-resistant. We also offer grass paper bubble envelopes. These sustainable bubble envelopes combine the benefits of padding and sustainability in one product.
Sustainable envelopes
At Bestbuyenvelopes, we have sustainable envelopes in different shapes and sizes, such as window envelopes and off-white envelopes. We also have packing list envelopes made of paper, recycled envelopes and plastic envelopes made of CPP and LDPE. In addition, Tyvek envelopes, recycled business envelopes and black envelopes offer excellent protection. All these envelopes contribute to reducing your carbon footprint. Choose your sustainable envelope and opt for sustainability.
Sustainable cardboard
For shipping larger parcels, cardboard is an essential material to safely ship your products. We have a number of sustainable cardboard packaging products in our range. Book packaging Economy, postal boxes and corrugated cardboard envelopes offer additional sturdiness and protection during transport. We offer cardboard envelopes in brown and black. These envelopes are made of recycled cardboard.
With reclosable cardboard envelopes and return shipping lock box, the recipient gets to reuse the packaging. The recipient can return the package or send other products with the used shipping box.
Paper carrier bags
Are you looking for an alternative to plastic bags? Paper carrier bags are environmentally friendly, sturdy and boast a professional look. Paper wine bags have a luxurious look, while our take-away bags are perfectly suited to the hospitality industry. We also have paper carrier bags with folded and twisted handles. These carrier bags are available in various colours to make sure we can always match your corporate identity.
Combining sustainable packaging materials
If you want to commit to sustainability as an organisation, this goes beyond simply choosing a sustainable envelope. Ensure the smallest possible ecological footprint by combining various sustainable packagings. Combine your sustainable shipping packaging with paper tape or opt for our cardboard protective sleeves to protect your products inside the packaging. Combine the packaging with sustainable filling material in different colours. As a result, your sustainable packaging reduces your impact on the environment while boosting your brand identity.
Buying sustainable packaging at Bestbuyenvelopes
Bestbuyenvelopes understands that environmentally friendly choices should not imply a compromise on quality and protection. Whether you are looking for sustainable padding, tape or fully recyclable packaging, we offer a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions of excellent quality. Got any questions about sustainable packaging? Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Every step towards a more sustainable environment counts. Opt for sustainable packaging materials and contribute to less waste and better use of resources.