Have you ever wondered why all the products you buy are packaged in plastic?
Plastic packaging has become standard practice because it’s cheap and easy to use, but there are plenty of reasons why you should think twice before purchasing products that come in plastic packaging.
In a friendly tone: Most people know that plastic is bad for the environment, but not everyone knows why. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the main benefits of using paper packaging boxes over plastic.
- Using less petroleum: The first benefit is that paper packaging uses less petroleum than plastic. This is because the box is created from wood fiber, which comes from trees, and doesn’t require oil or gas to create it. Plastic packaging uses oil in its production.
- Longer lasting: Another benefit is that paper packaging lasts longer than plastic packaging. This is because paper’s natural fibers are resistant to water and rot, unlike plastic, which easily breaks down in sunlight or when it’s wet.
- Easier to recycle: This last benefit is that paper boxes are far easier to recycle than plastic containers because they’re made from natural fibers and can be broken down into their original components with ease while plastics are more difficult to recycle due to the fact that they contain synthetic compounds and come from oil-based products.
If you’re still thinking about using plastic for your next shipment of packages or products, remember that plastic isn’t good for the environment or for the planet. If you want to be environmentally friendly, you should use paper boxes e.g., coated paper boxes.
