Are you looking for recycled packaging?

At Sun Packaging we specialise in various eco-friendly alternatives to plastic packaging, including biodegradable paper and compostable green polythene alternatives. Having been in the packaging industry for over 48 years, we can proudly say that we are experts in our field with not only the best packaging solutions but a vast knowledge of all the best eco-friendly packaging materials.

It could be said that in recent years packaging has become a global crisis, with many speaking out about the damages it can cause to our planet. As a result of this, we have worked tirelessly to incorporate recyclable and reusable materials into our vast range of packaging options. We continuously strive to protect the environment and are always happy to help you do the same when packaging your products. Sugar cane polythene is an example of a great recyclable material that we use. It is proven to be carbon neutral, confirming that it is possible to nullify the effects of carbon emissions which are damaging to our environment in many ways. As well as sugar cane polythene, we also supply compostable plastic bags. Compostable plastic bags were originally designed for food waste disposal but we have adapted the material to make it a suitable alternative to the standard plastic carrier bag. At half the cost of paper bags, compostable bags are made from potato starch and disintegrate into natural elements in compost, leaving no toxicity in the soil.

Since our companies’ foundation in 1972, we have vastly expanded our inventory of packaging. Originally supplying simple plastic bags for janitorial purposes and manufactured items, we now provide packaging for all industries including retail, food preparation and waste clearance. Personalised packaging is a great marketing strategy, it allows you to spread brand awareness as well as offer a more premium looking product for your customers.

So, if you are looking for recycled packaging, please do not hesitate to get in touch or visit our online store.

Sugar cane processing results in a waste by product, of which ethanol is used to create a polymer that’s bio-based rather than oil-based (such as crude oil based polythene). During the growth of the sugar cane, the natural process of photosynthesis sees carbon captured. Initially, this raw material is carbon negative. As sugar cane is obviously a plant, it's totally renewable and won't deplete fossil fuels (such as crude oil, used for standard polythene), which is of enormous environmental benefit.

The production process inevitably generates carbon through factors such as manufacturing and transport, which means that by the time the bio-based polythene is produced it is actually carbon neutral. The Carbon Trust recently accredited an example of sugar cane based polythene bags as carbon neutral, confirming that it’s possible to nullify the effect of carbon emissions.

It’s worth considering some additional key points. The UK uses some 1 million tonnes of polythene films and bags every year. Using fossil fuel polymers to meet this demand costs the planet 2.6 billion tonnes of CO2 annually. By widely implementing GreenPolythene this figure could be drastically reduced.