22 August, 2023

Sustainability in Taping

Sustainability in Taping: Leading the Way with Eco-Friendly Solutions
In an era where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a business imperative, the adhesive tape industry is beginning to rise to the occasion. The environmental impact of the tapes and packing products used in production—be it through resource use, energy consumption, or waste—cannot be ignored. And that's why at Plustar, we're committed to paving a sustainable path forward.

Why It Matters
Adhesive tapes are ubiquitous in packaging and manufacturing, but their environmental footprint often goes unnoticed.  However, product innovation and adoption of best practices are making it possible to lessen this impact. 

Plustar's Commitment
Our partnerships with leading brands like 3M, Intertape, Tesa and others allow us to offer high-quality, eco-friendly tape solutions.  While these options are still fairly limited and may not fit every need in the Industrial space, we're seeing a growing trend of increased Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) content and biodegradable options enter the market.  Additionally, Plustar leans on our 45+ years of experience with clients around product selection and application best practices.   Ever notice how users overcompensate for an underperformaning packaging tape by using 3-5 times the amount required to seal the box - increasing labor, masterial usage and ultimately waste in the process?   

Plustar's focus around product selection and waste reduction is reinforced by our customization services, such as precision slitting, ensuring that the right material and right amount of material is utilized.   We're in constant pursuit of best practices that reduce environmental impacts while offering effective, tailor-made solutions to our clients that not only help save the environment, but also save labor and material costs.

Benefits and the Path Forward
Switching to sustainable tapes doesn’t just benefit the planet; it’s also good for business. Companies that prioritize eco-friendly practices often experience positive PR and even long-term cost savings. While challenges like initial cost and material performance are being researched, we are optimistic that ongoing innovations will make sustainable taping the norm, not the exception.

Feel free to reach out to Plustar today to learn more about our sustainable adhesive tape solutions.