Why Cardboard is Used for Packaging
The popularity of cardboard packaging is fairly well known at this point, almost any package you receive will be protected by cardboard. In fact, around 80% of all packages in the US and the EU are packaged in cardboard. This would equate to around 400 billion square feet of cardboard! Definitely hard to get your head around but fascinating nevertheless! Read on below to find out our top 5 reasons why cardboard is used for packaging.
1 – Cardboard is Good for Packaging as it is Recyclable
Cardboard packaging is easily recyclable with a simple process of breaking down the cardboard being used to create all-new cardboard sheets, which are then ready to become packaging for new products! The cardboard is crushed into tiny pieces before being mixed with water and chemicals. It then becomes a pulp which can be pushed down into new sheets of cardboard. This is a clear advantage for using cardboard as your method of packaging. Here at Davpack, we have a range of eco-packaging which is often almost completely made from recycled material and is easy to recycle again to keep the cycle going!
2 – Cardboard Packaging is Used to Protect what is Inside
Cardboard packaging consists of two layers of corrugated cardboard which are then filled with corrugated cardboard. This provides a vital protective layer for anything that is inside. Cardboard is also able to prevent moisture from getting to the product, this is vital for food products. Overall, cardboard is much more effective than plastic for protecting products, there is a reason that it has overtaken the big wooden boxes of old for people’s logistical needs!
3 – Another Advantage of Cardboard Packaging is that it is Biodegradable
Cardboard packaging is used by most of the industry because it is biodegradable meaning it will eventually be broken down within a year or so regardless of conditions. However, with optimal conditions such as it being damp or broken down slightly already, it could take as little as 3 months. Cardboard is made of cellulose which is the reason that it is biodegradable, a great advantage for your packaging to have!
4 – Cardboard Packaging is Highly Customisable
Cardboard is highly customisable, It can be bent into any shape imaginable, it can be printed with different colours, your logo or almost anything. Finding the right kind of packaging is very simple when you are working with cardboard. At Davpack we pride ourselves on our simple and effective approach to custom packaging, click here to find out more.
5 – The Final Advantage of Using Cardboard Packaging is that it is Cost-Effective
Cardboard is a much more cost-effective alternative than other packaging options particularly plastic. Corrugated cardboard is even cheaper than regular cardboard as it takes fewer resources to create and can provide a similar level of protection. This is why corrugated cardboard is used for packaging across almost every industry. Check out Davpacks range of corrugated cardboard packaging.
Overall we think that the choice to use cardboard packaging whether you are moving house, starting a business, or looking to reduce waste is an easy one to make, and the team here at Davpack are here to make the process as simple as possible! There is a reason we are Britain’s favourite packaging company. Get in contact with us today and start to improve your packaging today!
Sarah Hickson
Latest posts by Sarah Hickson (see all)
- What is Sugarcane Fiber and Why is it the Most Sustainable Material on the Market? - 1st September 2022
- Packaging that is More than Just a Cardboard Box – Easy Branding Boxes - 27th July 2022
- How to Protect Temperature-Sensitive Goods During Transit - 14th July 2022