Not sure what to do with the packaging materials you receive with your online purchases? If the very thought of discarding the boxes puts you off, welcome to the club. Here at Tripak, we strive to educate people about innovative ways to commit to sustainability. In this post, we share some fun and innovative ways to reuse packaging materials.
Use boxes to store documents
If you receive a lot of large boxes, you can repurpose them to store documents, office supplies, etc., at your workplace. Consider painting the boxes in a single shade to give them a uniform look and some visual appeal. Add relevant labels to help with sorting.
Turn your cardboard boxes into compost
You can use cardboard to create compost. This can prove to be a rewarding experience while reducing packaging waste. You can compost most cardboard; simply break them down into smaller pieces to begin using them. The smaller the pieces, the quicker the cardboard breaks down in the compost heap.
Use packaging materials for art and craft
Look for creative ways to turn packaging materials into works of art. This is not only a fun way to repurpose packaging materials but it will also give you immense satisfaction.
Give your kids some of the packaging materials such as cardboard boxes and bubble wrap and challenge them to reuse them to make something useful.
For instance, you could use cardboard boxes to make pen stands, use kraft paper to make greeting cards and use bubble wrap as a material to create textures and effects while painting.
Reuse the packaging material for shipping
The most practical way to reuse packaging materials is to use them to ship again. Whether it is shipping mailers, shipping boxes or bubble wrap, you can store them to be reused to ship stuff in the future.
If you are a business, this can prove not only efficient but cost-effective too. Not only do you end up repurposing the packaging materials, saving them from landfill but you also end up saving on packaging materials.
Make drawer dividers from paper boxes
Corrugated partitions can be used to store and organise office supplies. You can create as many dividers as you need. What's more, you can create a compartment to fit whatever you need perfectly whether at home or the office.
Create shelving
Old cardboard boxes can be used as shelf space in the living room. Use as many or as few boxes as you need to create a standout yet practical feature in your living room. Store any vase or trinket you have. However, it's important to test the weight of the items before you place them on the cardboard boxes.
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