Paper Void Fill

Paper packaging is a versatile and popular packaging option for many products. It is made from paper materials, which make it strong and durable enough to protect your product during transit.

As paper is made from a renewable resource, it’s also considered to be environmentally friendly.

Paper void fill is an eco-friendly packaging material designed to protect products in transit and storage. It is used to fill in empty spaces inside your packaging, known as voids, which prevents the contents from moving inside the package and getting damaged.

The paper material can be crumpled or folded to fill any gaps inside your packaging. The crumpled paper absorbs any shocks and impacts that occur during transit, protecting your products from damage.

Paper can be crumpled and cut manually, however, in large-scale operations, automated void fill machines are available to dispense, crumple and cut the desired amount of paper directly inside the package. This helps save time, improve efficiency and ensure packing consistency across your entire packing operation.

Yes, you can recycle paper-based packaging products. Paper and cardboard are widely accepted in kerbside recycling collections.

Make sure you remove tape or any plastic packaging before putting your paper packaging in the recycling bin.

Paper packaging is generally considered more sustainable than many other types of packaging, especially when compared to single-use plastics. Several factors contribute to paper packaging’s sustainability:

While paper packaging is more sustainable than many alternatives, the most environmentally friendly approach involves choosing the right packaging for each specific application, thus minimising material use.

Paper packaging is a cost-effective packing solution which offers numerous benefits including sustainability (as it’s from a renewable source) and ease of recyclability due to countrywide kerbside collection. This makes it easy for consumers to dispose of their packaging responsibly. It can be used for wrapping, cushioning and void fill in boxes and bags, which makes it incredibly versatile too.

Paper also offers a great opportunity for customisation, with branded void fill or tissue available to boost your brand messaging. With a natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance, it can add value to the overall presentation of your products.

By choosing paper packaging, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, meet consumer expectations and contribute to reducing environmental impact.

Some of the most popular paper void fill alternatives include air cushions, foam packing peanuts or loosefill (there are also biodegradable starch-based alternatives available) or inflatable packaging. For high value items, custom moulded solutions such as foam in place, can be tailored to the specific contours of your product to offer superior protection.

The choice of void fill depends on the nature of the products being shipped, packaging requirements and sustainability goals. The right void fill will help businesses to optimise their packaging process and ensure products reach their destination in excellent condition.

The primary use of void fill is to fill empty spaces or voids in boxes when packing out parcels for shipment. This helps to keep products in place and stops them from coming into contact with each other, which increases the risk of damage.

As well as protecting products, void fill can also help to improve pack integrity. By filling empty space at the top of a box, void fill helps to prevent compression when other parcels are placed on top of it, whilst in transit for example.