Ecological or environmentally friendly product packaging

Environmentally friendly solutions are a hot topic in many sectors, but are particularly relevant when thinking about the packaging of different products. What makes an eco-friendly packaging what packaging materials are the right choice, and how can packaging equipment make wrapping and packaging easier? Find the answers to these questions in the rest of this article!

Why is environmentally friendly packaging important and what are its characteristics?

Ecological or environmentally friendly packaging is designed to reduce its negative impact on the environment in a variety of ways. This is important because it can reduce waste, increase recyclability and reduce resource consumption. Several factors are key to achieving this.

Packaging material

The material of the packaging is crucial. It is important that materials are easily recyclable, reusable and/or biodegradable. For this reason, a variety of natural materials such as cardboard or paper, as well as bioplastics, are the most suitable choices.

Possibility to recycle packaging

In order to recycle a shopping bag, tetra pack or any other packaging effectively, it is not only the material that is important, but also the composition. So-called mono-material products, made from just one material, make recycling easier and more environmentally friendly. This means no resources are wasted on separating multiple packaging materials from one another.

Reusable packaging

One of the best examples in this respect are glass jars, which can be reused almost indefinitely to fill with homemade jams, preserves and other food products. Plastic packaging, on the other hand, most often ends up in the bin as soon as the product is removed.

Minimising emissions

It is not only the packaging materials that matter, but also where and how responsibly the packaging is produced. It's no secret that one of the biggest sources of pollution is emissions from vehicles of all kinds, so it's important that packaging should have the shortest and most environmentally friendly route to the consumer.

Packaging machines - for more convenient and efficient work

Companies that are concerned with product packaging need both the right packaging materials and the equipment to make the job easier and more efficient. Here are some packaging machines that may be useful for you:

• Polyester, polypropylene and composite tape stands - their variable reel core diameter, staple box and caster wheels will make your work especially easy;
• Manual tensioners for different types of tape (PET, WGW, WG, GW, PP) of various widths;
• Tape dispensers;
• Handles for hand films.

Pneumatic staples and nails in rolls or strips are also useful for packaging quality products.

Sapakot.lv - online shop with a wide range of packaging and accessories

Sapakot.lv online shop offers various types of packaging and packaging equipment for both individuals and companies. The wide range includes:

• film products (packaging films, covering films, bubble films, construction films, bags for pellets and briquettes, garbage bags, etc.);
• adhesive tapes of different types and sizes;
• cardboard boxes for packaging;
• fruit and vegetable boxes;
• a wide variety of paper bags;
• BigBags in different sizes;
• packaging for firewood and vegetables (sacks and packing nets);
• cardboard protective corners, tensioning straps, plastic guards and strap clamps (for securing loads and pallets);
• various tools, racks and connectors for more efficient packing.

Orders can be picked up on the spot at 445a Brīvības gatve in Riga, or by courier or delivery to parcel machines.

Log on to www.sapakot.lv, browse our wide range of products, place your order and soon you’ll get your own get quality packaging and packaging equipment!