The Honeycomb Paper system makes an excellent replacement for plastic bubble wrap, it’s recycled, recyclable and compostable and it creates a really attractive looking package.

Used correctly, this can be a cost neutral switch that will benefit the environment and sends a great message to your customer.

There are a number of paper alternatives for void filling. Look at The Boxer, The X-Pad and X-Fill solutions, all are great alternatives to plastic void fill options, and in most instances, more effective and robust.

Paper tape, there are many iterations of this, however the most economical is gummed paper tape, dispensed from a specialised tape dispenser, either desk mounted or hand held.  This product is so effective that many customers have found that they can downgrade the weight of their boxes as a result – another environmental benefit. For users who prefer to stick with a more conventional application method, the self-adhesive paper tape is a simple and direct equivalent to plastic tapes.

Shredded cardboard boxes make fantastic void fill and product protection material. There are a choice of shredders on the market, our favourite is here.

These modern shredders are quiet, clean and dust free and make a really effective void filling product. For a 1-time capital investment this will be an environmentally positive move and will create packaging cost savings well into the future.

Save those cardboard corner protectors. They are easy to stack and store, and work just as well on their 2nd, 3rd, 4th use.

Re-use bubble wrap. Instead of popping all those bubbles, why not reuse the bubble wrap that your goods are in? Either bundle it up and use as void fill, or store it in sheets for wrapping products – A second use of the product extends the product’s lifespan, lowering the carbon impact per use, and is cost free.