Sustainable packaging can be just as beneficial for your business as it is for the environment. Investing now will put your business in good stead for the future – here are five ways eco-friendly packaging future-proofs your business.

Avoid plastic packaging taxes

As governments pledge to reduce their plastic waste, new plastic packaging taxes are coming into force. The UK government is launching a Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) on 1 April 2022 which will charge £200 per metric tonne of plastic packaging.

As climate change continues to worsen and governments come under more pressure to take action, it is likely that taxes like these will only increase in severity and abundance. Read our Plastic Tax Guide below to find out more:

Prepare for eco-conscious customers

There are already a large proportion of eco-conscious customers on the market, and this number will only increase as time goes on. The effects of pollution and climate change will encourage more and more consumers to adopt sustainable shopping habits.

Now is the time to switch to eco-friendly packaging to get ahead of the curve. If you show your commitment to the environment with sustainable packaging, your business will be a more attractive choice than your competitors.

Source your packaging from the UK

A vast amount of the world’s plastic is produced in China, with almost a third of it produced there. However, using UK-made packaging can prevent supply chain issues from arising when you import your packaging from abroad, as seen during the pandemic.

Test Valley Packaging is based in the UK and produces paper-based packaging using paper from FSC-approved forests. We are now the first UK manufacturers of award winning HexcelWrap, Paper Bubble Wrap thanks to our Sister company Protega Global. This means you can continue shipping your products, whatever happens in the world.

Increase packing speeds

Switching to eco-friendly packaging with an innovative packing system can save you money in the long run by speeding up the packing process.

For example, Test Valley’s Integrated Packing Systems are designed to increase your packing speeds and therefore your dispatch rate. These sustainable packing systems are a great investment to prepare your business for the future.

Reduce the amount of packaging needed

Sustainable packing products can also reduce the amount of packaging needed per item. For example, Test Valley’s Paper Void Fill reduces waste and the amount of product needed – especially when using their innovative packing techniques.

If you’re thinking of switching to paper packaging, get in touch with the Test Valley Packaging team today.