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24 Jun.,2024

 

Protective Packaging Solutions | Sustainable Void Fill

Packaging Paper

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Packaging filler paper is used to fill space and offer full product protection, corner and edge protection, and presentation.

If you&#;re aiming to fill space, crinkle or ball the packaging paper up and place it in your box after you&#;ve added your products. If you&#;re looking to protect products, wrap individual products in sustainable packaging paper, add these to your shipping package, and then - if needed - add balled-up packaging paper to fill in empty spaces. If you&#;re looking to enhance the presentation of your products, wrap your items up with packaging paper (like you would a decorative wrapping paper) and consider using hemp twine or a sticker as a finishing touch.

All EcoEnclose packaging paper filler is recyclable and compostable. EcoEnclose offers packaging paper that is made with 100% recycled material and is available on a roll (with dispensers also available for easy parsing and tearing so you use only the amount of material you need). We have multiple options that each vary in thickness, cushioning and price.

It may be tempting to just order the least expensive option of stuffing paper for shipping, especially because in pictures, they all look pretty similar. But we encourage you to think through what you need - how much protection, how much space to fill, etc. In many instances, you&#;ll find that with the thicker or the indented paper you can get adequate protection with significantly less paper, making these thicker packaging paper options more cost-effective and more sustainable in the long run. If, on the other hand, you&#;re interested in wrapping each product with paper, a thinner, more pliable option might work best.

Kraft Paper: This the &#;everyday Jane&#; of paper packaging filler, and is the type you are probably used to seeing in online orders you receive at home. It's a brown kraft paper that is versatile and effective. We offer three different types of kraft packaging paper. While all of our kraft packaging paper is the same price, you&#;ll see that they vary in length, with the thinner, lighter-weight papers having more square footage per roll than the thicker, sturdier ones.

30# Kraft Paper: The thinnest option we carry at EcoEnclose. A roll has &#;. Our 30# kraft paper is thin and very pliable. It is a good option if you are just trying to fill a little bit of excess air in a package to hold a product in place. Because of its pliability, it is also a great protective option if you are trying to wrap a somewhat oddly shaped item (and need to wrap the packaging paper around the shape).

40# Kraft Paper: This is the industry standard thickness and weight for void fill. A roll has 900&#;. If you crumple it in a ball, it doesn&#;t &#;give&#; as much as 30# so even though it is slightly more expensive than 30#, it is ultimately a more cost-effective and sustainable solution when you&#;re trying to fill a moderate amount of excess air in a package because you can use less to hold an item in place. It also works well for wrapping items and is a better solution than 30# if you want to ensure sturdiness and strength to your product wrapping.

60# Kraft Paper: The thickest and sturdiest of them all! A roll has 600&#;. Our favorite part about our 60# kraft packaging is that it is postal approved. That means it is sturdy enough to wrap AND ship your product allowing you to create your mailers from packaging paper. It is a great solution if you have a lot of air to fill (again, you&#;ll need less material to provide the same amount of protection and &#;give&#;) or want a very strong, durable wrap to your product. Because of its thickness and strength, the 60# packaging paper is not as pliable and is more difficult to crumple or work with. But, if strength and protection are what you need, the added effort could be well worth the improved functionality and reduced material use you experience.

Indented Kraft Paper: This paper has ridges and bumps that add texture and a small amount of cushioning. If you just need a bit of protection and want to avoid the eco sadness of bubble wrap and the slight operational complexity of GreenWrap, this is a great option for wrapping products. It makes for a sleek and aesthetically pleasing final presentation. Indented paper offers more protection than flat packaging paper. This has 360&#; per roll.

Newsprint Paper: A thin, 30# packaging paper option. This roll has &#;. Like the 30# Kraft packaging paper, this option is extremely pliable and great for balling up to fill small pockets of air or wrapping your products (especially oddly shaped products) to provide some basic protection in transit. Unlike our eco-friendly kraft packaging paper, this option is off-white, giving it a more sleek and modern aesthetic and finish.

Bogus Paper: A relatively thick packaging option, the 50# packaging paper is made from a combination of recycled kraft paper and newsprint. This is our only 50# packaging paper option, making it thicker and more protective than our 40# kraft paper, but thinner than our 60# kraft paper. It is a great option to fill in moderate air pockets. It is our only grey packaging paper option, a color that complements the branding and packaging scheme of many companies we work with.

NextGen Wheat Paper: While this packaging paper looks very similar to the rest of the packaging paper rolls we offer, it is something special. This packaging paper is made with 20% wheat straw waste and 80% post-industrial, recycled paper. It represents EcoEnclose&#;s first step in the exciting world of Next Generation Fibers, natural fibers produced out of agricultural waste instead of trees. The packaging paper is in a 40# weight, making it the most common packaging paper thickness available today.

Corrugated Bubble

Individual Product Protection | Void Fill | Cushioning

What It Is: A plastic-free alternative to bubble wrap. Made from shredded corrugated sheets (available in 1/4", 1/2", and 3/4" thicknesses), typically made out of the unusable portion of our corrugated sheets after they are cut into shipping boxes.

Eco-Features: 100% recycled, 95% post-consumer waste, upcycled from unusable portions of our corrugated sheets, curbside recyclable, and naturally biodegradable.

Great For: Companies that ship fragile items or items that may be subject to edge crush. Note that this product may bring a small amount of corrugated dust with it. Corrugated Bubble can be used in several ways:

  • Create a ball: Stretch the Corrugated Bubble and crumple it up to make &#;corrugated nests&#; to use as cushioning under your product.
  • Wrap your products: Wrap your fragile products in appropriately-sized Corrugated Bubble before placing them inside your box.
  • Line your box: O

    rder Corrugated Bubble that fits your box perfectly and use it as a soft pad to line the bottom or top of your box.

  • Watch & Learn: For more detailed instructions, check out the Void Fill and Green Wrap section of our video tutorials page.

GreenWrap

Individual Product Protection

What It Is: A plastic-free alternative to bubble wrap. Die cut honeycomb paper that ships flat and is expanded through a dispenser. GreenWrap has two layers, a white tissue paper/liner layer and an outer layer that comes in a brown or white option. The dispenser (which is built into the box the GreenWrap ships in) is used to expand the outer layer of the GreenWrap, to create cushioning that can be molded around products for protection and presentation.

Eco-Features: certified sustainably sourced virgin paper, curbside recyclable, and naturally biodegradable.

Great For: Glass bottles, pottery, art pieces, candles, glassware, books that may be subject to edge crush concerns, and more. GreenWrap works well for companies who sell a variety of fragile goods, all of which are differently sized, that need individual wrapping and protection.

  • Create a ball: Stretch the GreenWrap and crumple it up to make a nest to use as cushioning under your product.
  • Wrap your products: Wrap your fragile products in GreenWrap before placing them inside your box.
  • Line your box: Create a cushion and

     use it as a soft pad to line the bottom or top of your box.

  • Watch & Learn: For more detailed instructions, check out the Void Fill and Green Wrap section of our video tutorials page.

Did You Know? If your company goes through 20+ cases of GreenWrap each year, consider a refillable dispenser.

Tissue Paper

Dust & Scuff Protection

What It Is: Lightweight paper that is slightly translucent and extremely pliable. Because decorative tissue paper is lightly calendared, it does not contain the &#;fuzz&#; that some types of paper give off, making it a great internal wrapping solution to protect items from dust and scuffs while providing a beautiful presentation. All of our tissue has a neutral pH, making it anti-tarnish and safe for silverware, jewelry, photographs, and more. Available in reams of 480 sheets in 20x30" sheet sizes.

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Eco-Features: 100% recycled, either curbside recyclable or compostable (depending on the municipality), and naturally biodegradable.

Great For: Wrapping books, frames, apparel, soap, jewelry, accessories, and more. Recommended for products that don&#;t need damage or edge crush protection, but for those that need protection from dust and list scuffing. Many companies use tissue paper to wrap their products before placing them into their boxes or bags.

Ornament Paper Shred



Cushioning

What It Is: Shredded indented Kraft packaging paper that can be scrunched up and laid into a shipping box to provide basic cushioning and make for great presentation. Made from 80# paper with indentations on it, the paper itself is thicker and more durable than our other environmentally friendly packaging paper options. It is 15" wide, making it narrower than our other packaging paper, and comes on a roll of 360'.

Eco-Features: 100% recycled, curbside recyclable, and naturally biodegradable.

Great For: Companies that ship a variety of items in small boxes and need to lay down a cushioning and decorative nest at the bottom. While Ornament Paper Shred does not provide as much cushioning and protection as Corrugated Bubble, it is more decorative and aesthetically pleasing. Because of this, Ornament Paper Shred is typically paired with presentation style boxes, such as Literature Mailers and Tab Locking boxes.

Flexi-Hex Air Sleeve

Individual Product Protection

What It Is: A plastic-free alternative to bubble wrap. Flexi-Hex Air Sleeves are lightweight honeycomb sleeves that ship flat and expand to be wrapped around fragile items. The innovative hexagonal cell structure not only provides incredible strength to protect fragile products in transit, but it also creates a sleeve that is extremely flexible. Compact to store and lightweight for economical shipping, when fitted around an object the sleeve expands open and takes on the form of the product within. It is packaging that looks delicate but is simultaneously strong.

Eco-Features: Certified sustainably sourced paper, made with at least 76% recycled content, curbside recyclable, and naturally biodegradable.

Great For: Glass bottles, candles, glassware, dishware, and more. Flexi-Hex is a great solution for companies that sell consistently sized items that each need individual wrapping and protection. Flexi-Hex is more operationally efficient than GreenWrap; however, the existing sizes must work for your business. Additionally, it does not provide top and bottom product protection, so consider adding one of the below cushioning or void fill options.

SpiroPack Eco

Cushioning

What It Is: a unique and sustainable alternative to traditional crinkle fill and packing peanuts. SpiroPack&#;s patented flat design takes up 80% less space on your packing station than crinkle shred. The connected spiral design allows for easy packing during fulfillment and easy cleanup for consumers during unboxing.

Efficient packaging doesn&#;t need to be boring. Using SpiroPack&#; Eco is a quick and easy way to add volume to your package. Simply lift your desired amount of spirals by the tail, lift, shake to add volume, and put the fluffed SpiroPack&#; Eco into your eCommerce box.

Eco-Features: Certified sustainably sources paper, made with 95-100% recycled content, curbside recyclable, and naturally biodegradable.

Great For: Companies that ship a variety of items in small boxes and need to lay down a cushioning and decorative nest at the bottom. While SpiroPack Eco does not provide as much cushioning and protection as Corrugated Bubble, it is more decorative and aesthetically pleasing. Because of this, it is typically paired with presentation style boxes, such as Literature Mailers and Tab Locking boxes.

Slivv Paper Transport Sleeve

Individual Product Protection

What It Is: A 100% recycled paper sleeves that provides a renewable protective alternative to plastic bubble wrap. Slivv&#;s unique corrugated shock-absorbing design allows for flat storage and easy packaging. Additionally, Slivv features a bottom closure to keep your wine or other fragile items in place during transit.

Eco-Features: Made with100% recycled content, 100% post-consumer waste, reusable, curbside recyclable, and naturally biodegradable.

Great For: Shipping bottles and other fragile, long items.

How can you design packaging to protect fragile products?

The second step in designing packaging for fragile products is to use adequate cushioning that can absorb the shock and vibration of moving and handling. Cushioning can be either internal or external, depending on the level of protection you need. Internal cushioning refers to the materials that fill the space between the product and the container, such as foam inserts, air pillows, or packing peanuts. External cushioning refers to the materials that wrap around the container, such as bubble wrap, kraft paper, or corrugated pads. You should use enough cushioning to prevent the product from shifting, rattling, or touching the edges of the container.

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