GO GREEN AND SAVE WITH SUSTAINABLE AIR CUSHION PACKAGING
Maximize product protection and achieve your sustainable packaging goals by choosing from BGR’s collection of eco-friendly air cushions.
WHY IT MATTERS
Balancing product protection and cost effectiveness is key when choosing sustainable protective packaging.
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Sustainable air cushions protect your products from damage during shipping.
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They help you save on packaging costs, shipping costs, and inventory costs.
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With a range of sustainable options, you can display your commitment to sustainability straight to your customer.
AIR CUSHIONS PROVIDE VERSATILE PRODUCT PROTECTION
Air cushions can protect your products two different ways, with the size and shape of the cushion determining the function:
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Bracing: Larger air pillows fill voids in boxes, bracing products so they don’t shift around and break during transit.
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Wrapping: Quilted cushions are better for wrapping products, providing a high level of padding and protection.
SPEND LESS AND WASTE LESS WITH AIR CUSHIONS
Air cushions are an excellent protective packaging choice for those looking to balance sustainability and cost savings. They minimize material usage and come in flat rolls of film, which both offer significant advantages. This helps you improve in sustainability and save on costs in 3 different ways:
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Reduce packaging costs and waste by using less:
An air cushion’s efficient design requires minimal material usage. Once inflated, an air cushion consists of 99% air (which is free!) and just 1% film. This means you buy less material, saving you money and cutting down on packaging waste!
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Reduce Shipping Expenses:
The lightweight nature of air cushions means your packages weigh less. With shipping expenses often based on weight, using air cushions can help you reduce costs. By shipping lighter, you are also reducing the environmental impact of transporting your products.
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Optimize Warehouse Space:
Air cushions are stored flat and inflated as needed, so they require less storage space than other types of protective packaging. This allows you to optimize your warehouse space and reduce inventory costs.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUSTAINABLE AIR CUSHIONS?
While traditional air cushions help reduce material usage, some users want to find more ways to be sustainable. After all, conventional air cushions are made from virgin plastic.
ELIMINATE PLASTIC WITH A SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE
BGR offers three eco-friendly air cushion options as alternatives to virgin plastic:
1. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED AIR CUSHIONS: Made from plastic recycled by consumers.
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Protect heavy duty goods: Recycled air cushions have a high load capacity, offering good protection for most applications.
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Use this one if you’re looking for a low-cost way to get more sustainable. Recycled air cushions are a great alternative for those using non-recycled air cushions, since the recycled option offers similar performance characteristics at a reasonable price.
2. PLANT-BASED AIR CUSHIONS: Made from potato starch.
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Reduced carbon emissions: Cushions made from potato starch have a lower carbon footprint than ones made from plastic.
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Returns material to earth: Plant based cushions can be composted in a home bin without leaving behind microplastics.
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Use this one if you’re looking to eliminate plastic in favor of a bio-based option. Plant-based cushions are strong and work well for light and medium weight products.
3. PAPER AIR CUSHIONS: Made from 100% recycled paper with a thin, plant-based liner for durability.
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Easy sustainable disposal: The end-user can recycle the air cushions in their curbside bin or compost at home. They get to choose!
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Cost-effective kraft paper replacement: Paper air cushions use far less material than kraft paper, making them a cost effective and sustainable alternative. This allows you to continue using paper while improving sustainability by using packaging made from less materials.
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Use this one if you’re looking to maximize the sustainability of your protective packaging. Paper air cushions are plastic-free, lightweight, and offer multiple sustainable disposal options at the packages end of life.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Sustainable air cushions offer an efficient and eco-friendly packaging solution that enhances product protection while cutting costs.
By using less material, air cushions reduce packaging waste and optimize storage space. Their lightweight nature lowers shipping expenses. Available in recycled plastic, plant-based, and paper options, these cushions also showcase your commitment to sustainability, providing a clear, green message to your customers. Embrace sustainable air cushions to improve your packaging efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility all at once.
