What is corn starch packaging?
You’ve probably already seen or even used them before!
Corn starch packaging – Disposable tableware
The packaging above might look plain. However, don’t let that fool you! Treat this as a blank canvas. We can use eco-friendly vegetable inks and other solutions to really make this stand out.
Next, check out some corn starch bags. Few people would gain the first impression that they are so Eco-Friendly. These bags are capable of holding up to 15KG of items!
You can also use them to hydrate yourself up with your favorite beverages.
Corn starch plastic can be transparent or opaque. They are ideal for items with limited use, such as the takeaway food packaging shown above.
Benefits of corn starch packaging
- Renewable: Corn starch comes from corn, which is a renewable resource.
- Biodegradable: Compostable in industrial composting facilities and then reintegrated as an agriculture fertilizer. Hence, it is less likely to pollute the environment.
- No toxins: Does not contain harmful chemicals (such as polyvinyl chloride or dioxin) associated in conventional plastic.
- Low carbon production: Much less greenhouse gas emissions produced than conventional plastic production.
What this means for your company the next time you switch to corn starch packaging
- Attractive Branding: Branded as a socially responsible company.
- Increase Marketability: Able to market the company’s products or services to increasingly environmentally conscious consumers.
- Stay Relevant: Keeping up with the latest packaging trends – emphasis on sustainability.
- Improve Visibility: Allow the company’s offerings to stand out from that of competitors who are still sticking with conventional packaging.
All in all, corn starch bags are highly beneficial to both the environment and your company. In addition, using such eco-friendly packaging for your promotional gift is a smart move to stimulate customer loyalty. This is because customers will be more supportive of businesses helping the environment instead of causing more harm to it.
Additionally, you can raise your brand awareness simply by imprinting your brand name and logo on the corn starch packaging. This would once again remind customers of the company’s socially responsible image when they reach out to open the packaging.
Every year, a significantly huge amount of plastic waste is produced. If you are interested in leaving a more positive business footprint, contact us! At ODM, we understand the importance of China factory selection. As such, we have a list of credible China suppliers (certified ISO, OK COMPOST HOME, etc.) ready to meet your green packaging needs.
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Another green packaging idea – Paper Pulp Packaging. Learn why they are great for food and drink packaging and why Johnnie Walker decided to replace their glass bottles with paper.
For more information on biodegradable products, check this out.
For more food packaging inspirations, have a read.
Other ways your business can be socially responsible.
Why you should work with ODM when it comes to sourcing from China.
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What is cornstarch packaging?
As the name suggests, the main resource used in the packaging is corn starch. It holds a consistency of plastic and produces polylactic acid (PLA) from corn starch in the process. This explains why corn starch-based plastics are also known as PLA plastics.
What are the advantages of this type of packaging?
- It’s made from a renewable resource. - It’s biodegradable. - It doesn't contain any harmful chemical or toxins. - It allows to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions
How much does the cornstarch cost?
Initially the corn starch packaging was very expensive. However, nowadays, it can cost less than 1$ per unit.
Is cornstarch eco-friendly?
Yes it is. The plastic made from cornstarch is 100% biodegradable and compostable. It has the same appearance but it is way more eco-friendly.
