Bubble mailers are great—until they become problematic. Due to the difficulty in separating the plastic layers for recycling, people are looking for a new solution, a better solution, that gives them something that they can use.
Enter of course, recyclable mailers. These materials are naturally recyclable, and it will allow you to put together better designs, and give these customers some mailers that are safer for the environment. You can just throw these out, and it won’t cause trouble for the environment. In fact, in many circumstances, this type of packaging is VITAL for the success of those eco friendly startups that are out there.
New Designs
A lot of recyclable bubble mailers are made with new, eco-friendly designs that will shake up the world. fully paper-based bubble mailers are one of them, removing all of the plastic from them. since they are made from paper, they are easy for you to recycle and just toss away, and eco friendly as well.
Another one, is the linings. This is where the problem with bubble mailers comes in. These linings are not sustainable, and will require you to have to use a lining that’s much more eco-friendly.
Compostable ones are good, as they offer you a chance to break down and build a better, more immersive lining that’s easier for you to break down.
Again, the recyclable nature of these offers unique innovations that will help you break these down, in turn becoming sustainable in its own way, and bolstering your packaging capabilities.
The Material Breakthroughs
A lot of recyclable bubble mailers are made with enhanced, innovative materials that will in turn, create a better experience for you.
Bioplastics are one of them. This is literally a biodegradable plastic, ideal for a lot of packaging experiences. Again, with this type of plastic, you are offered a safer, more rewarding and eco friendly experience that will change the course of things.
There’s also cushioning that will dissolve. With this, you’re able to create a packaging that’s able to break down and be cushioned, offering you a chance for a more sustainable shipping experience for customers. They can put it in the compost bin, or even toss it, offering a recyclable means for these items.
What about the Costs?
There’s some speculation on the costs of these bubble mailers, and the environmental benefit of these.
The reality is that these are going to cost a whole lot higher than some of the other mailers. This is what turns people off. Even as they become more prevalent, they’re still going to cost.
This rives some customers away because they don’t know if they can afford them. The reality is, those slightly higher costs might be a little bit of a turn-off, but long-term brand loyalty plays a huge part in the future sustainability of a brand. Again, if you want to make your mailers stand out, and I mean really stand out, concert the eco friendly angle.
Early Drivers of This
A lot of small businesses are early adopters of this. That’s because they don’t have to buy a ton, and can get out of the gate earlier.
Etsy shops are another. Again, small shops and businesses, which don’t have to buy a ton of these.
But, a big one is eco-conscious retailers. People who are aware of their influence on the environment and want to do something about it. These customers will take advantage of this type of packaging, using this, because they know it’s what customers really want at the end of the day, to win over customers.
