https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Sustainable_Packaging_MaterialsSustainable Packaging Materials - Revision history2026-04-20T14:10:17ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.39.13https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Sustainable_Packaging_Materials&diff=314791&oldid=prevEric: Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info2025-11-28T23:00:00Z<p>Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info</p>
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*This page aims to lay out [[Packaging Materials]] that are sustainable <br />
*These are more ideal than more conventional materials used, especially for OSE Products<br />
*Long term Decentralized OS Production would be nice, but in the near term it is likely a matter of Inventory + Buying them Off The Shelf<br />
*Using “Nice Packaging” could also allow for it to be used as Long Term Storage etc/kept for later resale rather than immediately disposed of, this is worth considering <br />
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=Materials List=<br />
==Boxes==<br />
*[[Cardboard]] / [[Corrugated Containerboard]] is largely already quite a regulated + recycling heavy industry <br />
*Either way just checking for [[SFC]] / Other [[Ecolabels]] is all that is needed really<br />
*Certain [[Coated Paper]] Products should be avoided if able though<br />
*Also for certain things such as [[Pizza Boxes]] , enhanced recyclability cam be done via addition of [[Wax Paper]] or some means of preventing the Cardboard from becoming too contaminated <br />
*All in all though even in [[Paper Shredder]] - shreddings, or in a [[Paper Brick]] , Cardboard makes GREAT [[RDF]] so Product End of Life is easy to manage <br />
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==Cushioning==<br />
*[[Paper Cushioning]] / [[Expanded Cardboard]] may sufffice for lower shock load shipments/well fitted boxes etc<br />
*[[Starch Packing Peanuts]] can be used for more intensive packing jobs/for Bulk Fill<br />
*[[Moulded Pulp]] Inserts can work as well, although these will require mold production <br />
*[[Mycelium Foam]] / [[Molded Mycellium]] is an emerging market, but not easily available COTS as of now<br />
*While “dirty”, [[Sawdust]] , [[Wood Wool]] , or [[Paper Shreddings]] also make a somewhat shock adsorbing Bulk Fill Option<br />
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==Desiccants==<br />
*[[Silica Gel]] is the Industry Standard <br />
**If reused for [[Filament Drying]] / a [[Desicant Dehumidifier]] etc it isn’t a COMPLETE waste<br />
*Desiccants that would require [[Calcination]] to “recharge” should be avoided if possible<br />
*Synthetic, ESPECIALLY Non-Biodegradable/ Fluropolymer based Sachets should be avoided as well<br />
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==Labels==<br />
*Optimizing for [[Laser Engraving]] or [[Print on Packaging Labeling]] (with [[Sustainable Ink]] ) over Adhesive Stickers reduces waste and “stickies” in shredders/recycling processes downstream <br />
**Also should save money/aid in automation <br />
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==Mailers==<br />
*Paper Mailers instead of [[LDPE]] Bags if possible (Are [[Wax Paper Mailers]] available?) <br />
*Use of Non-Polystyrene Padding in [[Padded Mailers]] is also advisable, as Mixed Materials are hard to sort<br />
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==Smart Packaging==<br />
*Reusable Trackers/Shock Indicators are preferable to Single Use/Disposable Devices<br />
*A [[Deposit and Return]] ecosystem may be in order for these<br />
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==Tape==<br />
*Short of potentially [[Cellophane]] most Tapes are Plastic Based<br />
*Using Refilable Dispensers, and Reducing where tape is used help<br />
*Also Tape can Jam Shredders and Related Machinery, so reducing it’s use aids Product End of Life<br />
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