In the current environmental, social and economic context, sustainability is the undeniable priority. You may then wonder about the place cardboards will occupy with these concerns in mind. Dakri Cartons examines 7 misconceptions about the cardboard industry for better awareness.
Perhaps some do. At Dakri Cartons, however, our cardboard is made from FSC-certified kraft paper. This means that the raw materials sourced for the paper are obtained from sustainably managed forests, guaranteeing that both the environment and indigenous communities are being respected.
Packaging often seems superfluous, like an extra layer that will immediately be discarded. However, it has various key functions throughout the supply chain, from the manufacturer to the consumer. From a logistic perspective, cardboard packaging is key to handling, stocking, transport and distribution, as it protects the product from shocks. From a branding perspective, it makes the brand visible and is a key component to affirm the brand’s identity. Finally, from a consumer perspective, cardboard packaging plays a key informative part by often displaying ingredients and other crucial product details to promote consumer awareness.
Why use cardboard when you can use reusable materials such as plastic with removable labels, then? First, because the recyclable nature of cardboard is still preferred by certain sectors, especially in the agri-food industry, where cardboard is considered the more sanitary option, as compared to plastics… But secondly, and more importantly, because plastic accounts for 3.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, as compared to only 1% for cardboard!
Recycling cardboard takes three simple steps: turning it into a paste, rinsing it to wash off the inks, and reconditioning it into rolls. Considering that cardboard can be recycled up to 7 times (depending on the state of the fibres), this makes it one of the easiest materials to recycle. Let’s not forget, either, that it is a biodegradable material that can easily be used for household purposes such as mulch for gardens.
What about the ink washing away into bodies of water, or permeating the ground, then? While Dakri Cartons can only speak for its own product, this misconception is simply untrue. The company’s non-toxic water-based inks are custom made in-house for consistent colour payoff and guaranteed homogeneity.
Aren’t they made of paper? Won’t they tear and leave your goods exposed, as compared to more robust counterparts? Absolutely not, as each type of packaging is designed and tested to meet industry requirements. At Dakri Cartons, all cardboard boxes undergo a series of 3 tests to ensure they are fit for duty. From their resistance to bursting once filled, to edge crush and the water resistance of the glue, the team ensures that the product will stand the tests of stress, time and weather.
It does! From the corrugator, to cutting, printing, assembly and storage, machines tend to consume an important amount of energy. That is why Dakri Cartons chose to invest in photovoltaic energy. Once completed, 100% of the company’s manufacture will run on renewable energy.
Eager to choose the more cost-effective and environmental-friendly option? Contact our team now for tailored cardboard packaging in the Indian ocean.
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