Your packaging can say a lot about your business.
It carries your branding far and wide and protects your products in transit.
However, many businesses are blissfully unaware of the hidden costs created by their packaging, such as high returns due to damage and slow fulfilment times.
That said, now could be the perfect time to optimise your operations while reducing waste and lowering your costs.
And the best way to do so?
Invest in a cardboard shredder from Get Me Packaging!
What is a cardboard shredder?
A cardboard shredder is a machine that converts unused or excess cardboard waste into useful packaging materials.
As its name suggests, it shreds larger cardboard sheets into smaller pieces or strips which can later be used as protective fillers or cushioning for packaging.
Cardboard shredders have emerged as a practical solution to help businesses big and small reduce their packaging costs.
Read on to find out how.
4 easy ways cardboard shredders can reduce packaging costs
1. Repurpose existing cardboard
By using cardboard waste that would otherwise be thrown away, your business won’t need to purchase new packing materials or shock absorbers, like bubble wrap or air pillows, for example.
This helps to ensure materials are being used to their full potential – increasing sustainability – whilst saving you money in the process.
2. Minimise package size and weight
Given that most shipping companies charge based on the size and weight of a package, using a cardboard shredder to create more compact and protective packaging will help decrease your shipping fees.
Plus, smaller packages take up less room in trucks and containers, which can result in reduced fuel consumption and lower carbon footprints.
3. Reduce labour costs
On-site cardboard shredders reduce the need for employees to spend time manually cutting, ripping, folding, or squashing old cardboard boxes. Instead, the machine can streamline processes by producing protective materials for orders in a fraction of the time.
On top of this, faster packing times mean orders can be fulfilled sooner, resulting in more satisfied customers and, potentially, more profit.
4. Cut down on disposal costs
Cardboard waste can soon mount up in businesses with high shipping volumes, but shredding it makes it easier and less expensive to recycle.
Cardboard shredders can also be used to compress waste cardboard into manageable sizes for storage, ensuring it doesn’t take up too much space at your facility.
Invest in a cardboard shredder today
With more businesses seeking ways to operate sustainably and cost-effectively, investing in a cardboard shredder can be a smart move – one that pays off in the long run.
Why not check out our superb range of cardboard shredders from Cushion Pack?
The German brand has been offering top-quality recycling solutions for more than 20 years, including a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to plastic void-fill packaging.
Sold worldwide – not just here in the UK – the green cardboard box shredding machines are the industry standard. And, here at Get Me Packaging, we guarantee some of the most competitive prices.
To find out more about the Cushion Pack cardboard shredders available, get in touch with us by emailing sales@getmepackaging.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.
Or if you prefer, call us on 01246 488 999.