Why should you switch to paper packing tape?

You should definitely switch to paper tape if the environment is high on the agenda in your business. Paper tape has all the same benefits and properties as regular plastic packaging tape, but in addition, paper tape has many other practical benefits. One of them is that it can be recycled with the cardboard box, which simplifies recycling. In this post, we take a look at some of the benefits of paper tape.

Paper tape – an environmentally friendly and safe choice

Actually, we can’t see any reason not to switch to paper packaging tape. There has long been a growing evidence around environment and carrying capacity, and now that there is a wide choice of environmentally friendly packaging, this is a very simple but effective measure to put in place. The packaging line and the packaging tape are the first things customers see when they receive your package, so why not start here?

Eco-friendly paper tape is an excellent alternative to polypropylene and vinyl tape, has the same adhesive and stapling properties and provides the same good protection. It can also be simply and easily recycled and reused – even the glue is eco-friendly.

Other good reasons to switch to paper tape are that it sticks to all types of cardboard, carton and ash, and it’s easy to tear off but still strong in use. Paper tape can also be written on, it’s available in white and also comes in different qualities. The fact that the tape can be written on gives extra benefits; it saves you buying labels, for example, you can use the paper tape instead.

Vi opplever en økende etterspørsel etter papirtape av mange forskjellige grunner. Noe som er verdt å merke seg er at papirtape gir en god kundeopplevelse ved «unboxing» – når kundene mottar og åpner pakken fra deg. Papirtape er enkelt å håndtere, da det er mulig å både rive og klippe opp tapen. Papirtape er en sterk og fleksibel tape, og den er tilgjengelig i forskjellige kvaliteter. Den forsterkede typen kan brukes på pakker på opptil 75 kg og har også høy motstandsdyktighet mot varme og fuktighet. Den er ideell for eksport og bidrar til å redusere miljøpåvirkningen i landet som mottar pakken. Og hvis du trenger ytterligere grunner til å bytte til papirtape, kan det nevnes at tapen også kan brukes som maskeringstape.

You can also order paper tape with logo printing, which gives a simple but good profile towards your customers

What is the eco-friendly tape made of?

Paper tape is produced from recycled paper and natural rubber glue. You can get packaging tape made from paper in 57 g/m2, 70 g/m2 and reinforced in 125 g/m2.

In addition, you can also choose rubberised paper tape, which provides an extra effective seal. Attempts to remove the tape will leave obvious damage to the ash, and this discourages wastage during transport. The tape is used with a suitable dispenser which moistens the tape and activates the adhesive. The tape is resistant to moisture and temperature, and is also environmentally friendly.

There is now a wide range of environmentally friendly packaging, and if you need help, you can contact RAJA’s customer service on phone 22 51 40 00 or e-mail (post@rajapack.no). We can guide you through all the options in paper tape and other environmentally friendly solutions. You can also see our range of environmentally friendly packaging here.