How to Reduce Waste by Switching to Recycled Bubble Mailers
Recycled bubble mailers: less waste, same protection, stronger eco credentials.
Recycled content options
Quick answer
Recycled-content bubble mailers perform identically to virgin versions while reducing plastic waste. Mailers with 30%+ recycled content avoid the Plastic Packaging Tax. Both the outer film and bubble lining can use recycled LDPE. Performance (cushioning, seal strength, tear resistance) is equivalent to virgin plastic at the same specifications. Costs are comparable or marginally higher.
Performance comparison
Same cushioning, strength, and seal quality at equivalent specifications.
Avoids Plastic Packaging Tax on these mailers.
At the same film thickness, recycled performs the same as virgin.
Alternatives: paper alternatives or recyclability.
Making the switch
Request recycled-content equivalents of your current sizes. Test samples for cushioning and seal quality. Confirm recycled content percentage documentation for tax and reporting purposes.
Recycled bubble mailers
Recycled-content mailers from ProcuraPack.
Browse bubble mailersFrequently asked questions
Yes, at the same specifications, performance is identical.
30% or more recycled plastic content.
Marginally, typically 5-10% more than virgin equivalents.
Yes, both can use recycled LDPE.
Request documentation from your supplier stating the percentage.
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