How to reduce waste from manufacturers - The Packaging Doctor

Reducing Manufacturer Waste: Insights from The Packaging Doctor

By Carl Board • Monday 5th July 2021

Hey there! Let's imagine your business is going through an environmental makeover. You've already looked into your packaging and made some practical changes within your operations. However, one issue remains—your manufacturer often delivers items in oversized cardboard boxes that eventually end up as waste. Luckily, Kite’s Packaging Doctor specializes in sustainable solutions and offers plenty of ways to tackle this kind of environmentally damaging situation. Here’s how they might help:

Dear Doctor,

I work for a company that’s aiming to transition to more eco-friendly packaging while minimizing waste. First off, we’re looking for product recommendations to protect wooden tables and furniture parts that we ship out. Second, we’re dealing with a lot of large cardboard boxes from our manufacturers, which is becoming difficult to manage in terms of recycling. I know it would be better to either reduce or reuse materials wherever possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Kind regards,

Joanne

Dear Joanne,

Thanks for reaching out! At Kite, we love helping businesses find creative sustainable solutions, and we’re happy to assist you in your mission to reduce your environmental footprint.

One of our latest products is the innovative hivewrap, designed to completely replace plastic bubble wrap. Made entirely from recyclable and biodegradable paper, it’s both eco-friendly and budget-friendly. This wrap is incredibly versatile, able to mold around any shape or size, making it perfect for delicate furniture pieces. Its hexagonal cells interlock seamlessly, eliminating the need for additional tape or glue, further reducing your environmental impact. Plus, its natural kraft appearance communicates your commitment to sustainability to your customers while providing excellent protection for their purchases.

Once you’ve wrapped each item individually, consider placing them in one of our eco-friendly cardboard postal boxes. These boxes come in four different styles and various sizes, ensuring flexibility for your diverse products without introducing any plastic.

Regarding the large cardboard boxes you receive from your manufacturers, Kite actually provides state-of-the-art shredding machines tailored for exactly this purpose. With such a machine, your company can turn those incoming boxes into shredded void fill. Not only does this cut down on waste from deliveries, but it also gives you a cost-effective alternative to traditional foam or plastic fill. These shredded materials can even be reused by your customers, adding another layer of sustainability to your supply chain.

To ensure added security when shipping valuable items, take a look at our reinforced paper tape. It boasts strong adhesives and is completely plastic-free, allowing you to maintain an entirely sustainable workflow.

We hope these suggestions help, but don’t hesitate to come back if you encounter any further challenges!

Best wishes,

The Packaging Doctor

Note: All the packaging problems our doctor addresses here are real queries from actual customers or potential clients.

If you have a packaging problem that needs solving, feel free to reach out via Twitter @kitepackaging or email us directly.

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