Advantages and disadvantages of paper packaging
Advantages and disadvantages of paper packaging
Advantages
Environmentally friendly and degradable
Material is mostly renewable (wood, bamboo pulp, recycled paper, etc.),
recyclable and reusable;
Easy to degrade under natural conditions, less pollution to the environment,
in line with the trend of sustainable development.
Lightweight and low cost
Light weight, low transportation and storage costs;
Raw materials are relatively cheap, production technology is mature, suitable
for large-scale production.
Strong processing adaptability
Can be made into paper boxes, paper bags, corrugated boxes and other
forms;
Easy to print, die-cut, fold, suitable for personalized design (such as brand
logo, pattern).
Safety and hygiene
Non-toxic and odorless, can directly contact food (such as paper cups, fast
food boxes);
Some paper packaging has passed food grade certification (such as FDA).
Buffering protection
Corrugated box structure can effectively reduce shock and protect goods from
impact during transportation.
Disadvantages
Poor weather resistance
Easy to deform and mold after being damp, soften and break when exposed to
water or oil stains;
May become brittle at high temperatures (such as hot drink cups need to be
coated with waterproof coating).
Limited strength
The load-bearing capacity is lower than that of plastic, metal and other
materials, and heavy goods need additional reinforcement.
Functional limitations
Poor barrier properties: not oil-proof and oxygen-proof (requires composite
aluminum foil or plastic coating, but affects environmental protection);
Not suitable for long-term storage or special conditions (such as freezing,
vacuum packaging).
Resource consumption issues
Pure wood pulp paper relies on forest resources, and excessive exploitation
may damage the ecology (requires reliance on recycled paper or FSC-certified raw
materials).
Cost fluctuations
The price of pulp is greatly affected by the international market (such as
the surge in pulp prices in 2021).
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