Which is better plastic or paper packaging?
When it comes to our impact on the environment, the choices we make regarding packaging materials matter more than ever. Recycled plastic and cardboard are two of the biggest packaging materials, being used everywhere, each having its own set of advantages and disadvantages. But how do you work out which material is the best?
In this blog, we take a look at the positives and negatives of both packaging solutions, comparing the two and helping explore which one is better for our planet.
What is packaging for a product?
Product packaging is the box or bag or any other design elements that carry your product to your door. Packaging will usually include the company’s logo, images of the product, product descriptions, or a window to look inside the packaging of the product. Lots of companies take pride in their packaging, we this can have a huge influence on a customer’s buying decisions.
But sometimes, it isn’t about the packaging choices and more about the design. Almost a third of our buying choices come from the design of the box, with over 70% of younger customers sharing an image of the product packaging on their social media and over 60% of consumers saying they will try a new product if it has convincing packaging.
So before we decide which packaging giant is superior, lets break each material down and analyse their positives and negatives.
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Cardboard Packaging:
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Related blog: 10 Ways To Reuse Cardboard Boxes
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How you can help:
Through comparing the two types of packaging giants, it is clear that cardboard packaging is much more suitable for our environment, our wallets, our carbon footprint and the circular economy! So next time, try and order from stores that offer brown box packaging, and if you’re unsure where to look, check out Stock Must Go!
Stock Must Go Brown Box Deals:
With Stock Must Go’s Brown Box Deals, you can order premium, high-quality products at a fraction of their original price, the only difference? They will arrive at your door in brown box packaging rather than their original boxes. We have Brown Box Deals for all types of tech, gaming, laptops, and smartwatches – you’re spoilt for choice!
Related blog: Discover The Magic Of Brown Box Deals
Minimise the use of plastic waste and buy cardboard boxes. So quickly, race to Stock Must Go now to find your dream piece of tech before it’s gone! We have a wide range available.
