{"id":2360,"date":"2023-01-29T18:31:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T23:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/blog\/paper-mailers-sustainable-packaging-with-the-planet-in-mind\/"},"modified":"2024-11-22T10:14:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:14:26","slug":"paper-mailers-sustainable-packaging-with-the-planet-in-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakfactory.com\/blog\/paper-mailers-sustainable-packaging-with-the-planet-in-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper Mailers: Sustainable Packaging with the Planet in Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plastic is everywhere and takes many different forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We usually don\u2019t overthink its usage, as we see plastic in our everyday lives as bottles, bags, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

food containers, and cutlery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we also see plastic littering our oceans, streets, and parks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packaging accounts for about 36 percent<\/a> of all produced plastics, and 85 percent of that will end up in landfills or haphazardly littered onto our suffering planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poly mailers are just another form of plastic packaging used to mail goods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though some poly mailers can be recyclable, the figures mentioned above suggest that many will still end up in landfills or as litter at the end of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is only one earth, and we must do our utmost to mitigate pollution on our planet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter paper mailers<\/a>, an eco-friendly alternative!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Than Just Brown Paper Mailers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the term suggests, paper mailers are packaging free of plastic! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can also come in stock paper, be padded, or even customized like poly mailers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the fact that these mailers are paper is not the only factor contributing to why they are an excellent alternative for an environmentally conscious e-commerce business and its customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycled poly mailers are an option for eco-friendly businesses, but that doesn\u2019t erase the fact that plastic is not biodegradable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastic can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill, producing harmful chemicals that pollute the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add this to the fact that plastic disposal is frequently done incorrectly, and recycled poly mailers will not solve the issue of plastic in our oceans or landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why paper mailers are currently the best option for businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Kraft paper mailers, for instance, are not only free of plastic but can also be reused several times and are made from 100% recycled paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are lightweight, affordable and naturally biodegradable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another alternative type of paper mailer is the compostable mailer, which is waterproof! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made of plant materials like field corn and wheat straw, compostable mailers are also an eco-friendly type of paper mailer that can break down in 180 days at home or 90 days at a commercial facility<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since plant materials are the only ingredient for these mailers, they also leave no harmful traces or residues and are a highly sustainable solution for reducing plastic waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Compromise for a Healthier Planet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are many positives that paper mailers offer to the environment, they currently cannot match the protection poly mailers offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, paper mailers are not flimsy or fragile and can protect your items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, poly mailers are unquestionably stronger, more puncture-resistant, and weather resistant than their paper counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are also less expensive to purchase than paper mailers, and for these two reasons alone, poly mailers are one of the most commonly used bags for e-commerce businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering the above, businesses must compromise between cost and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable Paper Mailer Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As businesses become more aware of their environmental impact, the demand for sustainable paper mailers continues to increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are several options that are not only environmentally friendly but also cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kraft Mailers <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kraft mailers<\/a> are an affordable yet durable option that is designed to be reused and recycled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kraft mailers come with their own set of options and capabilities including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n