What are the common biodegradable and recyclable packaging materials?

Using biodegradable and recyclable packaging materials is part of living green. Finding environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional products is becoming easier these days. With more products, we have more choices in combining green life with modern life.

Packaging materials touch every aspect of our lives in one way or another. From food packaging to parcel packaging, we use packaging materials in an astonishing variety. The growth in the amount of packaging we use in our daily lives has had an impact on the amount of waste generated. Waste that cannot be reused or recycled ends up in landfills, where it rots for years, or in some cases, the packaging is made from materials that never decompose. We help protect the environment by finding biodegradable and recyclable alternatives.

Types of biodegradable and recyclable packaging materials

Fortunately, there are many biodegradable and recyclable packaging options available. These include:

1. Paper and Cardboard – Paper and cardboard are reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable. There are many advantages to this type of packaging product, not least that they are relatively cheap to produce and it is easier or less costly to use it. Many packaging manufacturing companies offer to package made with a high percentage of recycled paper as an environmentally friendly first choice.

2. Bagasse – Packaging or pouches made from bagasse are biodegradable and ideal for quick consumption like takeout, shopping, etc. They are also a good choice for all kinds of food packaging, and they are also a good environmental choice for small express logistics transportation. Bagasse packaging is biodegradable and has a very limited negative impact on the environment.

3. Bubble Film - This is widely used as packaging material. Eco-friendly alternatives include air bubble wrap made from recycled polyethylene and fully degradable air bubble wrap.

4. Biodegradable plastic – this is now commonly used for plastic bags, but is also used for other items such as couriers for bulk mailing. This type of plastic starts to break down when exposed to sunlight and is a good environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastics.