Page 13 - Safety, Environment and Mandatory Requirements

Environment Friendly Packaging Material:

• Corrugated Bubble Wrap is a very commonly used materials which protects fragile items
during shipping. It is not the most eco-friendliest material, since it is made out of plastic. But,
towards this many alternatives are being developed for use and are being developed. One of

these is a wrap made up of cycled corrugated cardboard.

• Eco-Friendly Plastic and Recycled Plastics this is used, as some shipping needs require
sturdy and reliable material that isn’t going to break and can support heavy loads. There are
alternatives based on organic raw materials used for cushioning and filling, but still for some

materials are plastic. Many plastic shipping materials and tools are now available made from
100 percent recycled plastic. Some commonly used Eco-friendly packaging items made of

plastics are drums, spill trays, and spill control pallets.

• Recycled Cardboard and Paper: Cardboard boxes are of Industry Standards. While

Cardboard and Paper are of organic materials, but their continuous use in the long run will
impact the environment. As paper and cardboard are mostly recyclable materials but in the

long run it may not be sustainable. Alternative materials marked as FSC-certified are being
managed & sourced from forests. This will be a better choice under future circumstances.

• Seaweed Packing: This packaging is more pronounced in food industry, where it is utilized as
a thickener. Made from a plentiful and sustainable raw material, seaweed packaging could be

the next bing thing in eco-friendly packaging alternatives.