Water-activated tape(WAT) is made primarily of paper and is biodegradable, recyclable and repulpable. The reinforcement materials used reinforced water-activated tape is easily removed and recycled during the repulping process. Plastic tape undermines the recycling process even when removed from cartons beforehand. The removal process leaves behind an adhesive residue that can weaken the recycled corrugated material. This residue can potentially damage the expensive screening and filtering machinery used during the recycling process. This article explains four main reasons why using recyclable packaging products is good for your business.
Environmentally Friendly
According to Chron, the larger value of going green relates to maintaining the health of the environment. Utilizing sustainable methods can prevent the waste of natural resources, helping reduce the risk of depletion in the long run. Recycling requires far less energy, uses fewer natural resources, and keeps waste from piling up in landfills. Helping the environment is important and easy to achieve with recyclable packaging products.
Recycling Saves Money
Recycling is good for businesses because it not only helps the environment but also saves money. You save money through reducing the amount of trash you need to dispose of which in turn, reduces the size of the trash dumpster needed. Also, less trash reduces how often you need your trash pick-up service. Disposing of a given volume of garbage typically costs more than recycling the same volume of materials. Waste collection is measured by weight so by recycling and throwing less away, you are reducing your waste disposal costs. The same can be said for water-activated tape. WAT is made out of paper and only requires one strip to seal the carton which helps reduce waste costs and you won't instantly fill your recycle bin.
Public Popularity
This is an added benefit to recycling. Helping the environment is a positive action that comes from WAT and people will respect a company that utilizes those resources. Recyclable products can save money, help the environment and keep people's items safe. Stand out from other companies that use plastic tape and boost company as well as public morale with recyclable packaging solutions. According to Chron, with green initiatives increasing in popularity, economic studies have shown that companies utilizing green technology and selling green products are seeing an increase in profits. People respect a company that tries to respect the environment and provide them with the most secure solutions for their packaging needs.
Stronger Durability
If your company is trying to use more products with high-recycled content, you should know that plastic tape does not effectively adhere to recycled corrugated cartons. The shortened fibers of the recycled material simply prevent the plastic tape to efficiently seal the carton. On the other hand, the adhesive on water-activated tape forms a permanent secure bond whether the corrugated is new or recycled. WAT only needs one strip of tape to create such a strong bond and it's clearly reliable to keep your items secure.
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