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An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Bubble Wrap, 1: Easy-to-Dispense GreenWrap
You've probably seen it, but didn't know what it was called, or how it was dispensed
As we learned earlier, Bubble Wrap was invented in 1957 as 3D wallpaper. Plastic to replace paper. Now that we're a little more environmentally conscious, could we do a 180 and use paper to replace plastic Bubble Wrap?
Bubble Wrap, like all plastic films, is of course petroleum-based. But if you're packaging fragile presents this holiday season, there is a greener, paper-based alternative called GreenWrap. You've probably already seen the stuff and just didn't know what it was called. It looks like this:
It can also be ordered in white-on-white, if you want that designey look:
And while the raw product out of the factory seems unattractive…
…don't worry, manufacturer Ranpak's designers have thought about how it could neatly be stored and dispensed. It's applied in a two-layer system, like this:
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"GreenWrap offers similar cushioning and padded protection as bubble wrap," writes retailer EcoEnclose, "but is naturally biodegradable, compostable, SFI-certified*, and fully recyclable."
You can order Greenwrap here.
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*The Sustainable Forestry Initiative is a similar certification program to the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification.
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Hey wow! I'm Elron Duck now!
But that's not how it comes out of the factory. That's how it comes out of the dispenser. Out of the factory it just looks like a roll of butchers paper. Only when it's stretched does it create that texture.