{"id":19246,"date":"2021-12-21T12:29:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T11:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knaufappliances.com\/?p=19246"},"modified":"2025-02-18T14:42:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:42:43","slug":"expandable-plastics-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/blog\/expandable-plastics-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of using expandable plastics for protective packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19246\" class=\"elementor elementor-19246\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a3525be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a3525be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1be4ba33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1be4ba33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protective packaging<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make a crucial difference for companies looking to <\/span><b>optimize their costs and achieve a more sustainable supply chain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Despite their bad reputation, some <\/span><b>expandable plastics <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are actually sustainable options while providing great performance in terms of protection and supply chain benefits. We analyze the benefits of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/expanded-polystyrene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expandable polystyrene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/expanded-polypropylene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expandable polypropylene <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and how companies can make sure they choose the right type of expandable plastics.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are expandable plastics?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expandable plastics are a type of plastic resin composed of 98% air. EPS beads contain an expansion agent called pentane. When this agent is heated by steam it increases its volume generating air cells inside.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, some expandable polystyrene and expandable polypropylene solutions are<\/span><b> made of up to 98% air and 2% matter.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expandable plastics are given multiple uses (from protective packaging to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> industrial parts <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and consumer goods) because of their many benefits: a<\/span><b> low cost, easy manufacturing processes, and great protective properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are among the main advantages of these materials, which we look into more carefully further down this article.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of expandable plastics\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Polyurethane <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(PUR): mainly used as a cushioning and insulation material in the packaging sector, it\u2019s a lightweight and durable product.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expanded polystyrene<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (EPS): some common packaging solutions made of EPS include those for the food sector as well as protective packaging for industrial parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expanded Polypropylene<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(EPP): presenting similar characteristics as EPS, EPP includes the additional benefit of being included in reusable packaging solutions, due to its high durability.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which expandable plastics are commonly used in protective packaging\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both EPP and EPS present <\/span><b>outstanding advantages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when incorporated into protective packaging solutions. Made of 98% air and only 2% plastic matter, their benefits include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outstanding energy absorption<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great shock resistance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional thermal insulation capabilities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water and chemical resistance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High strength to weight ratio\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% recyclable and a low carbon footprint during their production process<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweights <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tensile strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible and versatile, it can be incorporated to generate protective packaging solutions that are easy to stack and handle\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of using expandable plastics in packaging<\/span><\/h2><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Improve your logistic processes\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging solutions made of expandable plastics such as EPS and EPP represent the right choice for companies looking to enhance their logistic processes. There are multiple reasons for this:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their protective capabilities <\/span><b>minimize damage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to transported goods and the consequent costly returns from end clients. This includes protection from transport risks (shocks, vibrations\u2026) as well as storage (for instance, providing thermal insulation).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They help <\/span><b>optimize transport space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and weight, reducing extra spending on transport and storage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possibility to easily generate customized, ergonomic solutions means this type of packaging is also <\/span><b>easy to manipulate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (both manually or automatically), which in turn eliminates damaged goods and facilitates manipulation during the distribution cycle. Transportation mode shifting is sped up\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their <\/span><b>lightweightness <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guarantees energy consumption is optimized, thus also reducing costs related to transportation fuel.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Reduce production costs\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expandable plastics can be made by joining different pieces together, which saves production needs and consequently translates into <\/span><b>minimized costs.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Durable solutions<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both expandable polystyrene and expandable polypropylene represent<\/span><b> long-lasting, resistant, and solid materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which means companies can rest assured the best protection is provided for their packaged goods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially true for EPP, which can be incorporated into <\/span><b>reusable packaging <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solutions.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take care of the environment thanks to recyclable expandable plastics<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the recent bad reputation surrounding plastics, some expandable plastics such as expandable polystyrene and expandable polypropylene provide a series of <\/span><b>sustainable benefits<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when incorporated into protective packaging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, when analyzing these materials from a whole life-cycle perspective, the following sustainability advantages stand out:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They <\/span><b>don\u2019t contain pollutants and dangerous chemicals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the right systems are put in action, both EPS and EPP are homogenous plastic materials and, as such,<\/span><b> 100% recyclable. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knauf Appliances<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we\u2019ve set up our own collection and recycling schemes via our<\/span> <b>Knauf Circular<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program. This system guarantees the recycling of your EPS waste and its recovery into new products.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, at Knauf Appliances we\u2019ve reinforced our commitment towards helping brands fulfill their sustainability goals. This means we <\/span><b>incorporate eco-design <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">into our packaging design projects, optimizing our processes so that they are the most sustainable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, we are part of an <\/span><b>energy recovery project,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where we use combustible<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">packaging waste as a means of generating energy. This way, we give a new life to plastic materials after their packaging purposes are fulfilled, and turn them into new energy, all following current European legislation around packaging waste (Law<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 92-646 of 13\/07\/92<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, we work to guarantee companies can have access to protective packaging solutions that are both <\/span><b>efficient <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>sustainable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, significantly enhancing their logistics and branding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The choice of protective packaging can make a crucial difference for companies looking to optimize their costs and achieve a more sustainable supply chain. 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