--- title: Primepac Blog | eco-friendly products description: eco-friendly products | Keep up-to-date with the latest packaging and workplace products and industry trends from Primepac. --- [![Primepac\_Logo\_White](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Primepac_Logos/Primepac_Logo_White.png?width=2362&height=767&name=Primepac_Logo_White.png "Primepac_Logo_White")](http://www.primepac.co.nz) - [Adhesive Tapes & Stapling](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/) - [Adhesives](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/adhesives/) - [Bag Sealing Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/bag-sealing-tapes/) - [Coloured Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/coloured-tapes/) - [Double Sided & Mounting](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/double-sided-mounting/) - [Heavy Duty Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/heavy-duty-tapes/) - [Industrial Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/industrial-tapes/) - [Machine Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/machine-tapes/) - [Masking Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/masking-tapes/) - [Packaging Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/packaging-tapes/) - [Printed Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/printed-tapes/) - [Stapling](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/stapling/) - [Tape Dispensers](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/adhesive-tapes-stapling/tape-dispensers/) - [Plastic Packaging](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/) - [Bundling & Shrink Films](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/bundling-shrink-films/) - [Carton & Bin Liners](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/carton-bin-liners/) - [Food Packaging](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/food-packaging/) - [Machine Pallet Wrap](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/machine-pallet-wrap/) - [Plastic Bags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/plastic-bags/) - [Pallet Wrapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/pallet-wrapping/) - [Plastic Tubing](https://www.primepac.co.nz//products/plastic-packaging/plastic-tubing/) - [Resealable Bags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/resealable-bags/) - [Sustainable Bags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/sustainable-bags/) - [Sustainable Retail Bags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/sustainable-retail-bags/) - [Shrink Films](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/shrink-films/) - [Timber & Building Films](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/plastic-packaging/timber-building-films/) - [Strapping & Accessories](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/) - [Cord Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/cord-strapping/) - [Corner Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/corner-protection/) - [Paper Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/paper-strapping/) - [PET Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/pet-strapping/) - [Polypropylene Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/polypropylene-strapping/) - [Polywoven Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/polywoven-strapping/) - [Steel Strapping](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/steel-strapping/) - [Strapping & Accessories](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/strapping-accessories/) - [Thread, Ties & Twine](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/strapping-accessories/thread-ties-twine/) - [Site Supplies & Signs](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/) - [Branding & Grading Inks](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/branding-grading-inks/) - [Cable Ties & Measuring](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/cable-ties-measuring/) - [Flagging & Barrier Tapes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/flagging-barrier-tapes/) - [Floor Marking & Anti-Slip Tape](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/floor-marking-anti-slip-tape/) - [Industrial Marker Pens](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/industrial-marker-pens/) - [Maintenance & Accessories](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/maintenance-accesories/) - [Marking Crayons & Chalks](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/marking-crayons-chalks/) - [Marking Sprays](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/marking-sprays/) - [Mats](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/mats/) - [Signs](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/site-supplies-signs/signs/) - [Labels, Mailing & Stationery](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/) - [Adhesive Rippa Labels](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/adhesive-rippa-labels/) - [Cargo Security](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/cargo-security/) - [Copy Papers](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/copy-papers/) - [Filing](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/filing/) - [Industrial Tags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/industrial-tags/) - [Knives & Cutters](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/knives-cutters/) - [Mailing & Doculopes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/mailing-doculopes/) - [Notebooks & Pads](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/notebooks-pads/) - [Office Accessories](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/office-accessories/) - [Office Consumables](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/office-consumables/) - [Pens & Markers](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/pens-markers/) - [Pricing & Office Labels](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/pricing-office-labels/) - [Retail Labels](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/retail-labels/) - [Rubber Bands & String](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/rubber-bands-string/) - [Staplers & Perforators](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/labels-mailing-stationery/staplers-perforators/) - [Cartons, Paper & Protectives](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/) - [Air Bubble](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/air-bubble/) - [Cargo Security](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/cargo-security/) - [Cartons & Boxes](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/cartons-boxes/) - [Corrugated Cardboard](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/corrugated-cardboard/) - [Desiccant & Dunnage Bags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/desiccant-dunnage-bags/) - [Gift Packaging](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/gift-packaging/) - [Paper Bags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/paper-bags/) - [Polyfoam Rolls](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/polyfoam-rolls/) - [Protective Packaging](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/protective-packaging/) - [Wrapping Papers](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cartons-paper-protectives/wrapping-papers/) - [Health & Safety](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/) - [Chemical Gloves](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/chemical-gloves/) - [Cut Resistant Gloves](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/cut-resistant-glove/) - [Disposable Gloves](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/disposable-gloves/) - [Eye Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/eye-protection/) - [Fire Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/fire-protection/) - [First Aid Kits](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/first-aid-kits/) - [First Aid Supplies](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/first-aid-supplies/) - [Hearing & Eye Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/hearing-eye-protection/) - [Hearing Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/hearing-protection/) - [High Vis Clothing](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/high-vis-clothing/) - [Hygiene Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/hygiene-protection/) - [Leather Gloves](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/leather-gloves/) - [Plasters & Bandages](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/plasters-bandages/) - [Protective Clothing](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/protective-clothing/) - [Respiratory Protection](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/respiratory-protection/) - [Rubber Gloves](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/rubber-gloves/) - [Skin Care](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/skin-care/) - [Work Gloves](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/health-safety/work-gloves/) - [Cafeteria & Cleaning](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/) - [Brooms & Mops](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/brooms-mops/) - [Cafeteria Supplies](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/cafeteria-supplies/) - [Cleaning Equipment](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/cleaning-equipment/) - [Cleaning Solutions](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/cleaning-solutions/) - [Dish Washing](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/dish-washing/) - [Hand Cleaners](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/hand-cleaners/) - [Hot Drinks, Coffee & Tea](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/hot-drinks-coffee-tea/) - [Paper Towels](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/paper-towels/) - [Toilet Cleaners](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/toilet-cleaners/) - [Toilet Papers](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/toilet-papers/) - [Window Cleaners](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/windows-cleaners/) - [Wipes & Rags](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/wipes-rags/) Free lollies With every order Free Freight Nationwide To most urban areas Same Day Dispatch On weekdays - order before 5pm Earn Pacpoints 1 point for every $100 spent # Primepac Blog [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Untitled_Artwork.png)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/cost-of-eco-cafeteria-consumables) ## [The true cost of eco-friendly cafeteria consumables](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/cost-of-eco-cafeteria-consumables) Are you worried about the cost of sustainable catering? Or if it’s worth investing in eco-friendly alternatives?   [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/istockphoto-1216224645-1024x1024%202.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/is-toilet-paper-an-expense-or-office-supply) ## [Is toilet paper an expense or office supply?](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/is-toilet-paper-an-expense-or-office-supply) Keeping track of your business expenses and office supplies is crucial to ensuring profitability. So which category should toilet paper be tracked in? In this article, we share how to add items like [toilet paper](https://www.primepac.co.nz/products/cafeteria-cleaning/toilet-papers/?__hstc=45788219.7a96a9270fa8ec56038a8fa23f382fb9.1729115524474.1729115524474.1729115524474.1&__hssc=45788219.1.1729115524474&__hsfp=332299502) to your business accounts. We also share our full range of break-room supplies to prepare your office. [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Ethical-packaging-supplies-hero%201%20Compressed.png)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/ethical-packaging-reducing-costs) ## [How to source ethical packaging supplies while reducing costs](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/ethical-packaging-reducing-costs) As concerns over the environment grow, how can you ensure your business is ethical and profitable? One powerful step to take is to transition to sustainable packaging supplies. By choosing locally-made, sustainable packaging from a New Zealand supplier, you keep your customers happy and help protect the environment without breaking the bank. [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/SJY_7137-1%201.png)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/the-importance-of-esg-in-packaging) ## [The importance of embracing ESG principles in your packaging supplies](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/the-importance-of-esg-in-packaging) As large manufacturers increasingly demand sustainable practices, it’s clear that embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors is becoming an essential consideration, especially in the packaging industry. At Primepac, we see this as an opportunity to lead in [sustainability](https://www.primepac.co.nz/why-primepac/environment/), creating solutions that benefit our planet, our communities, and our clients. [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/windmills-and-coast%201%20(1).png)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/what-makes-a-circular-business) ## [What makes a circular business](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/what-makes-a-circular-business) When we think about economic systems today, we tend to picture a linear model. This traditional approach involves extracting resources, utilising them, and disposing of them. However, this method can negatively impact the environment, leading to excessive resource consumption and pollution. That's why many businesses are shifting towards more sustainable alternatives, like the circular business... [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/19_October_Sugar%20Plastics_Email.png)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/8-myths-about-sugar-plastics) ## [8 myths about sugar plastics](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/8-myths-about-sugar-plastics) Sugarcane is a great renewable source that can be used to create 100% recyclable plastic. As sugarcane plastic is molecularly identical to standard oil-based plastic, it is a great sustainable solution that doesn’t mean compromising on product quality. One of the significant advantages of sugarcane plastic is that the process of growing its raw material (sugar cane), removes carbon dioxide from... [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/primepac_blog_feature_consumers_eco_products.png)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/consumers-pay-for-eco-friendly-products) ## [Will consumers pay more for eco-friendly products?](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/consumers-pay-for-eco-friendly-products) ‘Eco-friendly’ and ‘sustainable’, they’re both buzzwords of the moment and it’s not hard to see why. More and more people are concerned with climate change and the effect this is having, not just here in New Zealand, but around the world. In fact, [87% of New Zealanders surveyed in this study](https://www.sbc.org.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/183208/SBC_Porter-Novelli_Perceptive_In-good-company_Report_November-2019-for-web.pdf) see sustainability as a big concern. [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/Courier%20delivering%20package.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/sustainable-packaging-posting-options) ## [What are my sustainable packaging & posting options?](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/sustainable-packaging-posting-options) One of the big implications of COVID-19 has been the inability to go to your local shop and purchase what you need. And while here in New Zealand we’re starting to see things return to normal or a ‘new normal’ as we like to call it, many Kiwis have continued to purchase what they need online. Courier companies like [NZ Post have seen huge influxes in the number of items being sent](https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/05/nz-post-reveals-two-centres-most-affected-by-delays-and-why.html) through the... [![](https://info.primepac.co.nz/hubfs/primepac_blog_cleaning_products_v2.jpg)](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/sustainable-cleaning-products) ## [Sustainable cleaning products](https://info.primepac.co.nz/blog/sustainable-cleaning-products) Sustainability – it’s the buzz word of the moment with more and more people looking to reduce their impact on the environment. [The NZ Tourism Guide](https://www.tourism.net.nz/community/environmental-sustainability) defines environmental sustainability as the concept of dealing with climate change, and effectively managing natural resources so they are available for the use of future generations. There are a number of ways we can be more environmentally... 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