Custom compostable and biodegradable boxes
With the ever-increasing need to protect the environment and satisfy your customers, you are likely to have considered switching to biodegradable packaging.
Biodegradable packaging naturally decomposes and disintegrates. Microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi break down the materials used to manufacture it. The most commonly used forms of biodegradable packaging are cardboard and other paper-based products.
At GWP, we can help your business switch from or avoid difficult-to-recycle, non-biodegradable plastics and materials. A design and engineering team can substitute materials, suggest alternatives, and create custom biodegradable packaging that does not compromise performance or appearance.
Biodegradable boxes
A range of biodegradable boxes for postal applications.
Biodegradable eCommerce packaging
Custom biodegradable packaging for eCommerce that will delight eco-conscious consumers.
Biodegradable cardboard packaging
Source bespoke biodegradable cardboard packaging for transit and industrial use.
Retail and POS
Biodegradable retail packaging and point-of-sale stands that capture attention in store.
Biodegradable timber packaging
A wide selection of timber crates and cases to replace plastic shipping boxes.
Specialist products
A range of specialist packaging products manufactured using biodegradable materials.
Biodegradable packaging FAQs
What types of packaging are biodegradable?
The most widely used form of biodegradable packaging is corrugated cardboard and other paper-based products. However, packaging made from hemp, cellulose and even seaweed is biodegradable (and increasingly popular).
Is biodegradable packaging eco-friendly?
Biodegradable packaging is more environmentally friendly than plastics and other materials that do not biodegrade. Besides decomposing naturally, it uses less energy during manufacture, generates less CO2, and is typically non-toxic. Biodegradable packaging is also easier to recycle.
Is it possible to get biodegradable plastic packaging?
Several bio-based plastics, which use plant-based materials in their manufacture, are now available. These biodegrade but can still impact sustainability due to the resources required to farm them, for example.
Can biodegradable packaging be recycled?
It is possible to recycle nearly all biodegradable packaging. An exception is some bio-based plastics, which, whilst technically recyclable, are treated as an impurity during the recycling process for conventional plastics.
What does biodegradable actually mean?
Biodegradable effectively means that the material used to make the packaging will naturally break down. However, this definition does not consider the differing amounts of time this can take. For example, corrugated cardboard degrades relatively quickly, whilst a timber crate or pallet can take many years.
Should I always use biodegradable packaging?
Using biodegradable packaging, where possible, helps minimise the environmental impact of your business. However, there are some applications where biodegradable packaging can lead to increased spoilage and waste (e.g. some food packaging) or increased energy and resource use. There are scenarios where reusable plastic-based packaging can have a lesser overall impact.
Biodegradable packaging suppliers
At GWP Group, we have a long history of designing and manufacturing biodegradable packaging. Our expertise includes eCommerce, retail, transit, and industrial packaging, as well as several specialist products such as spools and pallets.
We primarily supply bespoke corrugated cardboard packaging and have an extensive track record of helping businesses like yours eliminate plastics and other harmful materials from their packaging.
We can also supply timber packaging that is recyclable, reusable, and biodegradable.
Taking a holistic view of eco-packaging
Uniquely, we can offer a range of reusable plastic packaging alongside the more traditional eco-friendly packaging. This approach may seem counterintuitive. Yet it is surprising how a holistic view of your packaging and operations can often reveal that a reusable solution can result in less material use and minimised emissions.
It does mean that you can rely on our experts to provide genuinely impartial advice on the best option for your business – considering sustainability, costs and performance.
Alongside this, we have and continue to take significant strides in reducing the environmental impact of the packaging we supply and our wider business.
As such, if you want to drive improvements in your packaging and its sustainability, please get in touch. A team of packaging experts are happy to advise on the most suitable biodegradable packaging (or alternative eco-friendly packaging) for your specific application.
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