We all understand the importance of recycling to our environment, and how we should be always looking for more ways to be more sustainable.

Campaigning group Two Sides and global campaign Love Paper organised a European Packaging Preferences 2020 study, together with independent research company Toluna.

They spoke to 5,900 consumers from nine European countries, including the UK.

People were asked to decide what their favourite packaging material was (paper/cardboard, glass, metal or plastic), they had to base their decision on 15 environmental, practical and visual attributes.

Paper/cardboard was the clear winner having been chosen for 10 out of the 15 attributes, with glass being chosen for four and metal for one.

63% of the respondents said that paper/cardboard was the best for the environment, and 57% saying that it was the easiest material to recycle.

Getting packages delivered has never been more popular, due to the coronavirus, getting items delivered to their home was the only option for some. This is why it is so important for companies and people sending parcels out to choose a more environmentally friendly alternative.

Choosing a paper or cardboard package rather than plastic gives the recipient the option to recycle their packaging. Or even in some cases just reuse boxes when sending something out to someone else!

At Tripak Ltd, we are trying to offer businesses as much choice for going environmentally friendly with their packaging. We have a complete range of paper jiffy bags, cardboard packing boxes and even Kraft paper tapes to close them up.

The study also found out that, overall 70% of applicants stated that they were actively taking steps to reduce their use of plastic packaging, and 46% of respondents said that they now choose to buy from retailers who are removing plastic from their packages.

Meaning now more than ever, customers are wanting to environmentally friendly, and are even basing their purchases about this.

If you would like more information on how you can reduce your plastic packaging, here at Tripak our team would be happy to speak to you about the options we have – call us now on 0191 495 0101.