In today’s eco-conscious world, businesses are eager to reduce their environmental impact.
For most, this means choosing more sustainable suppliers and investing in energy-efficient equipment – but one area that’s frequently overlooked is the management of packaging waste.
A rise in e-commerce and online shopping has led to an increase in the demand for sturdy and protective cardboard packaging for deliveries.
However, when cardboard boxes are discarded after a single use, this increases the amount of waste that quickly fills up landfills – negatively impacting the environment.
The good news is that a cardboard shredder from Get Me Packaging is the perfect solution for those keen to cut down on their carbon footprints and contribute to a greener, more efficient packaging process.
What is a cardboard shredder?
A cardboard shredder is a machine specially designed to break down bulky cardboard boxes and packaging materials into smaller pieces or strips for recycling, reusing, or repurposing.
The shredded cardboard can be used as a protective filler or cushioning, ensuring products arrive safely and in one piece.
Why do you need a cardboard shredder?
Cardboard shredders can be financially and environmentally beneficial for businesses of all sizes.
Here’s why your business should invest in one:
Cardboard shredders encourage recycling
Instead of throwing empty boxes away, cardboard shredders allow you to shred them into smaller pieces.
Shredded cardboard is much easier to recycle than large, intact boxes. The shreds can be later used as packaging peanuts, cushioning, or void fill – reducing the need to buy more.
Cardboard shredders reduce waste
Cardboard can take up a lot of space in your rubbish bins on-site.
Using a cardboard shredder to convert this into packaging materials can help reduce the amount of cardboard waste that ends up not only in your bins but in landfills and incinerators, too.
It can also minimise your disposal costs and benefit the environment.
Cardboard shredders help boost sustainability credentials
Cardboard box shredding machines allow for the conservation of natural resources, such as trees and water, ensuring they are available for current and future generations.
Investing in a cardboard shredder demonstrates your business’s commitment to reducing waste, helping you stand out more to eco-conscious customers and partners.
Cardboard shredders free up storage space
Trying to manage and store cardboard boxes for future use can be difficult – especially if you’re short on space.
But that’s where cardboard shredders come in useful.
Shredded strips of cardboard take up a lot less room than whole boxes, allowing you to keep your workspaces clear, organised, and safe for all site staff.
How to choose the right cardboard shredder
When selecting the perfect cardboard shredding machine for your business, there are several factors to consider – from capacity and run time to ease of use and noise level.
Fortunately, we stock only the best cardboard shredders from Cushion Pack at Get Me Packaging.
These are readily available to purchase for a fantastic price and come with a 2-year warranty as standard.
Before you buy a cardboard shredder, we also advise double-checking that the machine can handle the volume of cardboard waste your business generates to ensure maximum efficiency.
Plus, if your shredder will be in plain sight in an office customer-facing environment, it’s worth considering the noise and vibration levels.
Our shredding machines are generally between 55 and 60dB when running, which is similar to a normal conversation between two people.
Get in touch with Get Me Packaging today
To learn more about our eco-friendly cardboard shredders and how we can help your business, don’t hesitate to call us on 01246 488 999.
Alternatively, if you prefer, email us at sales@getmepackaging.co.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.