Green Idea: Paper Alternative to Bubble Wrap

We have seen bubble wrap abuse many times before. While we love the convenience of shopping online, receiving a small package shipped in a box that is about 10 times bigger than the actual package and filled with bubble wrap or other packaging to pick up the slack is just ludicrous. You could get creative with the packing bits to cut down on waste, but we came across a really simple and recyclable concept that makes a lot of sense...

012909 paperwrap2.jpg A symmetrical pattern of diamonds cut into cardboard called Paper Wrap. Replicating the spacing and cushioning provided by bubble wrap, this option provides a very sleek way of protecting goods when being shipped. The disadvantage is that it needs to be custom cut for every item in order to ensure a tight fit while Bubble wrap is a pull off the the roll and wrap as quick as you can type solution, which means saved time in the shipping department. While as pictured we are not quite convinced that this provides that same level of protection as bubble wrap, perhaps some adjustment to the height and spacing of the perforations can bring it close.

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posted originally from: Unplggd

Comments (2)

this doesn't look very convincing. the benefit of bubble wrap is that the plastic has some elasticity, so that if you put pressure on a bubble, the plastic will stretch slightly without bursting, and cushion whatever you're shipping.

with the paper version, it looks like putting pressure on it will just force those little triangle tabs to "close" into a flat piece of paper. Basically, the paper will allow you to jostle the item only once before it folds down, while bubble wrap let's you bang it around a bunch of times.

posted by mh330 on May 14th 2009 at 11:30am
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Not to mention this looks much heavier than bubble wrap.

posted by ObliterateWasteNow on May 14th 2009 at 6:58pm
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