Not all 'green' packaging can fulfill its promises. As a trusted paper packaging printer with over a decade of experience, Crown Win has witnessed many brands wasting time and budget on seemingly sustainable solutions that often fail in practical applications.
To avoid common pitfalls, please verify the following five key questions before placing your next order.
What is the true purpose of this packaging?
Many brands will increase the number of packaging layers as a precautionary measure, but additional inserts, double-layer paper boxes, or oversized designs can increase material usage, transportation weight, and carbon emissions index.
Please clarify your uncompromising point in cooperation, is it to protect the product during transportation? Or is it to create a high-end unboxing experience? If brand image is crucial, consider using minimalist design with eye-catching printing effects instead of bulky packaging.
At Crown Win, we help customers create a luxurious feel with lightweight and sturdy cardboard and clever structural folding, while reducing material usage by 20% to 40%.
Has the design of this packaging considered recycling?
Can customers reuse this box?
Can we launch a recycling/refilling plan?
Does the design use a single material?
We have helped beauty and some health food brands develop reusable kraft paper gift boxes, which customers will keep and reorder with liners.
Are these materials really sustainable?
Percentage of post consumer recycling (PCR) content
FSC or PEFC certification for native fibers
Does not contain plastic film, glitter, or non recyclable coatings
Crown Win offers 100% recycled kraft paper, FSC blended paper, and biodegradable uncoated paper - all printed with low VOC soy ink.
How will these packages be transported and stored?
A larger quantity and heavier weight of boxes=more trucks=higher emissions.
Optimization direction:
Flat packaging (reducing volume by over 60%).
Stackable/Nestable Design.
Moisture resistant coating to prevent damage.
Conclusion
Only when every decision in packaging design, from concept to delivery to customers, is consistent with the actual environmental impact, can eco-friendly packaging truly play a role. Don't just choose packaging boxes that look environmentally friendly, choose solutions that have been carefully considered, validated, and powerful.
Contact Crown Win immediately for free sustainable packaging consulting services.
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