In this article, we will discuss the crux of paper packaging vs plastic packaging
Ongoing trends in paper packaging vs plastic packaging
With the ongoing trend and more government restrictions, the survival of plastic in the packaging industry is on a brink!
The many benefits of paper and paper products over plastic, are well known to everyone.
Paper and paper products being more nature and user friendly, the graph of ongoing demand for paper packaging is only rising stable high.
The plastic manufacturers and users are facing everyday difficulties due to very low market demand and supply chain.
The market scenario changes every day depending on the user demands.
The current market scenarios are pushing in for more paper packed products because of consumer awareness about the ill effects of the plastic.
Also, with the rising environmental issues about the use of plastic, the government authorities all around the world are putting larger restrictions on plastic products.
Not only plastic but the banning of certain other products like thermocol is also considered by the authorities.
The government of all major economies is encouraging the use of paper packed products.
Resulting in a negligible consumption of plastic products.
The appearance of paper packaging vs plastic packaging
Talking about the appearance of the packaging, paper packed products hold higher ground as compared to the plastic.
The finishing and desired color output on the package can earn wings only with the use of paper.
Paper packaging provides an easier base for a detailed description of the product if you desire to.
Giving an attractive outer representation to the consumer about the product holds a clear possibility with the use of paper.
Paper provides a smooth base for implementing complicated designs. This particular property, plastic fails to deliver.
Also, some plastics do not allow the right shade of color to appear on the final package bag.
Hence, paper packed products are very much suitable if one wants to draw ideas with the perfect color and shape on their packed products and make a hit with more consumers.
There are particular paper categories adopted by the industries which are being put to use more. They are:
1) Kraft paper
2) Duplex board
3) SBS board
Let’s take a look at each of the above-mentioned categories in detail.
Kraft paper
- When we talk about the strength and durability of the paper, kraft paper outstands all the available paper categories.
- Due to its high resistance strength, kraft paper emerges as a suitable contender to provide a protective layer.
- Such a protective layer helps protect the items of the box when they are being packed and shipped.
- The production of kraft paper takes place from recycled waste, making it chemical-free, unlike plastic.
- While plastic production comes to pass with the use of lots of toxic chemicals, making it very harmful for human use.
- Making of gift wraps, school book covers, and high-quality boxes require the use of kraft paper.
Duplex board
- This paper category provides a water-resistant surface and is also used to provide a glossy sheen to the package.
- It also provides a clean printing surface, making it easier to print fancy designs on the package.
- The usability of duplex board paper is more in producing garment and shoeboxes and also medicine boxes.
SBS board
- With a low stiffness ratio, SBS paper provides a very flexible surface to customize and to work with.
- The most important benefit of the SBS board is that it has no smell to it, making it suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical packaging. SBS makes a good choice for high-speed printing.
- Whereas any plastic category does not provide a good surface to do a high-speed printing of several designs and drawings.
The graphical pie chart shows the marketing share of different packaging materials in the food packaging industry.
As this pie chart depicts, paper and board packaging hold the largest market share of 34 percent for packaging material while rigid plastic holds a market share of 27 percent.
The market share of plastic packaging has been on a decline over the years while the market share of paper and paper board packaging has been increasing due to eco-friendly government policies.
As discussed in the article paper packaging vs plastic packaging we at All Tech Printpack-Chandigarh provide pragmatic paper packaging solutions. We have carved a niche for ourselves over three decades providing customized paper packaging solutions along with commercial printing.
In conclusion, the future of the paper packaging industry looks colorful and laminated.
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– by Prachi vasava
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