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In 2021, the global paper and paperboard packaging market was estimated at 314 billion NZD. Since then, the demand for sustainable packaging has continued to grow. For example, our sustainability page has over 9,000 views, and our paper tape sales have grown more than 300%. These are just some examples of how paper alternatives are becoming the preferred choice in packaging. As an alternative to...

More and more, consumers are looking for brands with sustainable practices and eco-conscious initiatives. So, as you gear up for the festive season, you may want to consider making some changes to reduce your company’s environmental impact. With a lower carbon footprint, you can rest easy knowing you are doing your part while attracting more customers at the same time.

Global sustainability trends are leading to many countries reassessing the sustainability and recyclability of their packaging waste. Tough new restrictions and regulations have been introduced by key New Zealand export markets to increase the use of recyclable and reusable packaging, with the hope that distributors will move away from hard-to-recycle packaging materials.

In a world packed with consumer goods, we are also spoiled for choice with the range of packaging materials available to us. Reusable, recyclable, compostable and more – we now have almost any type of packaging that we want or require, at our fingertips.

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...

Like many other businesses, sustainability is a key focus for us and we’re doing everything that we can to play our part. As a major packaging supplier in New Zealand, we understand the importance of providing our customers with packaging knowledge, products and resources to protect and enhance our planet.

An important factor for many consumers when they make a purchase now is the sustainability of a product. What material(s) is it made from? Can the packaging that the product comes in be easily recycled or reused? Making more sustainable choices is at the forefront of our minds with many Kiwis actively looking for ways that they can be more environmentally friendly whether that be at home, or at...

It's no secret that increasing carbon emissions has been a hot topic over the past few years, not just in New Zealand but around the world. To combat this, many governments and organisations are looking at ways that they can reduce their carbon footprint to make the world a better, and more sustainable place. In December of 2020, New Zealand joined 32 other countries to declare a climate emergency

Packaging – it’s an essential part of any e-commerce or online store. Without it, we couldn't easily ship anything without it suffering a great deal of damage. Items like cardboard cartons and boxes, protective packaging and even the humble roll of tape are all essential items that ensure our packages stay nice and secure on the way to their destination.

‘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 see sustainability as a big concern.