Sustainable Is Now Attainable
With each passing day, customers, regulators and governments are increasing their focus on sustainability and placing high expectations on your business to utilise sustainable packaging products and shipping solutions.
Complying with these demands has proven difficult for many organisations, as cost, material availability and quality control have stood in the way of a straightforward adoption of sustainable practices.
3M’s suite of sustainable packaging products and materials is designed with these concerns in mind, making eco-conscious packaging and shipping more achievable than ever before.
New Difficulties, New Opportunities
The Challenges of Sustainability
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Legislation/Regulatory ChangesAs laws and regulations are created, changed, and enforced, navigating compliance to avoid penalties and maintain market access is increasingly challenging.
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Consumer DemandReducing plastic waste is increasingly at the forefront of many consumer decisions, and with the rise of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer shipping, customers are becoming more aware, and discerning, of what packaging materials and shipping solutions are used.
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CostIncreased costs associated with eco-conscious packaging options come primarily in two forms: higher material costs — compared to conventional options — and increased expenses when adopting new processes.
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AutomationDue to many legacy systems being designed solely for traditional packaging materials, eco-conscious alternatives are often incompatible with existing automated packaging processes, creating both financial and logistical strain.
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Quality ControlAs a burgeoning field of innovation, recycled material products may not be as consistent in quality as virgin materials, leading to a greater risk of damage to both shipped items and brand reputation in the event of compromised packaging.
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Education/TrainingThe conversation around sustainability is constantly shifting and evolving, making it difficult to stay up-to-date on the latest rules, regulations, and innovations — let alone ensure your workforce is educated and trained with the most recent and accurate information.
Our Packaging and Shipping Solutions
Your Trusted Partner in Reliability, Automation, and Sustainability
In the face of uncertainty in the sustainable packaging discussion, 3M is putting decades of experience in science-based innovation to use, pioneering new and industry-leading technologies to help address the needs of today — and the challenges of tomorrow.
Explore our ever-growing catalogue of sustainability-focused solutions, and discover how choosing 3M as your sustainability partner will make the difference when making a difference.
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Scotch® Performance Paper Box Sealing Tape 570The first industrial paper-backed case sealing tape with sustainability features made by 3M. With a solvent-free hot melt adhesive that eliminates the need for any water during tape application, this tape is fully compatible with hand, manually-dispensed, and fully-automated sealing processes. This is the future of sealing.
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Scotch® High Tack Box Sealing Tape 371+A high-strength, medium-duty hot melt tape constructed with a polypropylene backing made from 60% recycled content. Engineered to deliver a quick and secure seal on a variety of substrates, this tape can be used effectively by hand or in automated machine applications.
Additional Packing Solutions to Help Meet Your Sustainability Goals
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3M Carry HandlesWhether applied at the checkout counter or the factory floor, 3M Carry Handles offer a simple, yet effective, alternative to large plastic bags. Supporting items weighing up to 13.6 kg* and offering excellent adhesion to a variety of surfaces, these carry handles are designed to help reduce your organisation’s reliance on single-use plastic — and therefore reduce single-use plastic waste.
*Supporting weight may vary depending on the specific type of handle.
Partnership: More Than Just A Word
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Our commitment to a more sustainable future isn’t limited to innovating new packaging solutions — it’s a pledge to nurture partnerships with our customers to identify problems, ideate solutions, and implement improvements.
Let’s work together to bring about change in a way that not only improves sustainability, but elevates your business operations in the process.
Resources About Sustainable Packaging
Understand the science-based innovation behind our sustainable packaging solutions.
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