Plastic has long been seen as the safe choice for protective packaging. But is it really the best at getting products from A to B in one piece? Or are there smarter, more sustainable alternatives that can do the job just as well, if not better?
It’s a fair question. For businesses that rely on reliable protection, performance will always come first. Reducing plastic matters, but packaging still needs to work hard where it counts.
The good news? With the right materials and systems in place, paper packaging doesn’t just meet expectations, it delivers.
Why Performance Still Matters Most
Reducing plastic is important. But packaging still needs to protect your products, keep your packing line running smoothly, and be cost-effective. Whether you’re shipping e-commerce orders, packing crash lock boxes, or managing high-volume fulfilment, performance can’t be an afterthought.
The idea that switching to paper-based packaging means compromising on strength is outdated. With the right approach, paper solutions like Hexcel Wrap and paper void fill systems can give you the protection your products need, while supporting your sustainability goals.
Putting Paper Packaging to the Test
We wanted to put our solutions through their paces to show how Hexcel Wrap and the Auto HexaFil Dispenser hold up when it comes to product protection.
Hexcel Wrap
Our Hexcel paper wrap, often referred to as paper bubble wrap, uses a clever interlocking honeycomb design. It flexes easily around products, locks securely in place, and cushions against impact without the need for tape.
Auto HexaFil Dispenser
The HexaFil system ensures consistent, ready-to-use void fill paper to keep your packing process running smoothly. It helps reduce waste, avoid over-packing, and makes sure every box gets the right level of protection.
To put it simply, these systems are designed to protect better and help your operation run reliably. Without the plastic.
Protection That Performs and Meets Sustainability Goals
Choosing the right packaging isn’t just about performance on the packing line. For many businesses, it’s also about meeting sustainability targets and keeping up with customer expectations.
The good news is, you don’t have to choose between the two. Our paper void fill, Hexcel Wrap, and sustainable paper packaging solutions are fully recyclable and biodegradable, breaking down naturally without harmful microplastics. They’re designed to help you meet UK packaging regulations and reduce plastic waste across your operation, without compromising on protection.
Why More Businesses Are Making the Switch to Paper-Based Packaging
Reducing plastic waste is only one part of the story. More businesses are rethinking their packaging because they’re seeing the benefits first-hand, stronger protection, fewer breakages and returns, and an easier path to meet regulations.
In e-commerce and retail supply chains, damage rates can account for up to 10% of returns, particularly when packaging isn’t up to the task (Packaging Europe). Damaged goods mean frustrated customers, increased costs, and avoidable waste.
Fewer damaged goods also mean fewer costly returns, less waste, and happier customers. This makes sustainable packaging solutions not only the right choice environmentally, but the cost effective one too.
That’s why packaging choices need to work hard where it matters most. With paper-based systems like Hexcel Wrap, void fill paper, and paper void fill systems, businesses can reduce damage, simplify packing processes, and remove unnecessary plastic from their operation, without compromising on protection.
More Protection. Less Plastic. Smarter Packaging.
Switching to sustainable packaging shouldn’t feel like a compromise. It should be the better choice for your products, your packing process and the planet.
The range of biodegradable packaging solutions available today, including Hexcel Wrap, void fill paper, and integrated paper void fill systems, is designed to give you:
- Protection you can trust
- Consistency you can rely on
- Simpler, cleaner waste handling
A more cost effective approach to sustainable packaging
All without the plastic.
See It for Yourself
Choosing plastic free packaging materials doesn’t mean taking a risk on performance. With the right solution, it means protecting better, reducing waste, and giving your products the packaging they deserve.
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