As a manufacturer or product manager with your finger on the market pulse, you know that nearly 70% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainably packaged products. The environmental impact of the packaging you use is a rising concern for consumers and could soon be the factor that wins or loses the sale to a competitor. You understand the importance of eco-friendly packaging materials; your question is how to find the right supplier for wholesale environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Folene Packaging supplies some practical guidance for finding the best wholesale supplier for your company’s green packaging needs.
What to Look for in a Sustainable Packaging Supplier: 6 Factors
You need to partner with a supplier who can best help you meet your sustainable packaging goals. Here are 6 points to look for when selecting a packaging supplier for eco-friendly materials.
1. Offers a range of eco-friendly options
You may have only one product type or multiple products to package. A great supplier will have a range of eco friendly packaging options to help you meet the sustainable packaging needs of various types of products.
2. Fast turnaround times
Your customers are relying on you for timely delivery of your products. You need a packaging supplier with fast turnaround times you can depend upon so you aren’t left with a warehouse full of products that need to be packaged, but the packaging materials are still en route.
3. Reliability
Your supplier should stand behind their products 100%. Everything from the eco friendly materials they use to delivery times should be dependable as clockwork. That’s what strong business relationships are built upon.
4. Wholesale Pricing
While it’s true that consumers say they’ll be willing to pay more for sustainable packaging, price is still a relevant factor. Beware of “wholesale” suppliers who might try to sell you large quantities of eco friendly packaging-at retail prices. Generally, it’s best to deal with suppliers who focus exclusively on wholesale, as they may give you better pricing, particularly for larger orders.
5. Rigorous Testing Standards
Is that packaging actually eco-friendly? Use suppliers whose products have undergone widely accepted packaging tests to determine their degree of sustainability, compostability, or biodegradability, such as the ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ASTM D5338, and ASTM D6400, to name a few.
6. Outstanding Customer Service
Navigating the shift to eco friendly packaging can be daunting and fraught with complications. You need a supplier who will support you throughout the journey, whether with advice in selecting the right type of eco friendly packaging for your products, ensuring compatibility with your machinery, troubleshooting issues that arise, or taking a custom order. Your supplier should be your ally in sustainable packaging with customer service that’s on your side.
Consider Different Types of Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials
The type of packaging material you choose will depend heavily on the type of products you need to package, along with your packaging goals. Some sustainable material options to consider:
Biodegradable materials, such as PLA and PBAT, for biodegradable and compostable packaging
Recycled materials, such as recycled paper and plastic, for sustainable packaging
Sustainable and renewably sourced materials, such as bamboo and sugarcane, for eco-friendly packaging
Folene Packaging offers a wide selection of Eco Friendly Packaging Materials for every industry
Folene Packaging is an exclusive wholesale supplier of high-quality polyolefin shrink films that are good for the environment. As an active member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, we constantly innovate to provide packaging products that support our clients in packaging with the environment in mind. Here are some of our top sustainable products that clients use to package successfully across industries.
Recyclable Shrink Films
All of our non-irradiated shrink films are fully recyclable, providing high quality performance and ultimate flexibility for many industry applications from retail to food packaging.
Flxtite® AP-1 Non-Irradiated Shrink Film
Excellent optics and performance make this eye-catching film the perfect finishing touch for products on the retail or grocery store shelf. 100% recyclable.
Flxtite® AP-6 Forming Film
High shrink force, elongation, and tensile strength make this extra-tough film perfect for heavier items that need snug packaging. Non-crosslinked and 100% recyclable.
Recycled Content Shrink Films
Ecolene® AP-XPCR Post Consumer Recycled Content Film
Boasting over 50% of post-consumer recycled content, this superior packaging film is the embodiment of sustainability. Supporting a circular economy without compromising on performance has never been easier.
Biodegradable Shrink Films
Ecolene® 100% Biodegradable Film
Ecolene® is a fully compostable and biodegradable packaging material that uses the environment to decompose completely without leaving harmful residues behind. It only decomposes upon disposal under nearly any conditions without affecting its shelf life or packaging performance.
Industry-Specific Packaging Solutions
Looking for an industry-specific sustainable packaging solution? Are you unsure how to find the right sustainable material to package your very unique product? Check out some of our industry-specific resources to get you started!
Still unsure how to proceed? Our knowledgeable and friendly packaging experts are on call to guide you to the best packaging materials for your products. Get in touch today!
Other Sustainable Shipping and Packaging Supplies
Other eco-friendly shipping supplies to look out for, such as recycled paper and biodegradable packaging peanuts, can help complete the eco-friendly packaging transformation, as some products need additional protection beyond shrink film. Be sure to work with a supplier who can customize orders to fit your needs if necessary to offer ultimate flexibility.
Emerging Trends in Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable packaging in the supply chain is a growing concern for both consumers and manufacturers. As we shift our global economic mindset away from consumerism and towards circularity and sustainability, we are constantly on the lookout for emerging trends in packaging with high performance and low environmental impact. A couple of rising packaging trends to keep an eye on include the use of
Bioplastics
Mushroom-based packaging
Seaweed-based packaging
Edible Packaging
Folene Packaging is proud to support businesses that are switching to greener practices in product packaging. With ever-emerging technologies and more sustainable solutions arriving to the market, a strong relationship with your wholesale environmentally friendly packaging supplier is crucial to stay ahead of the curve. Contact Folene Packaging today– we look forward to serving you.
