Reduce material consumption – 5 tips for more efficient and sustainable packaging

Want to lower costs, improve your work environment, and make more sustainable packaging choices?

By optimizing your material usage and using the right solutions, you can achieve significant gains – for your budget, the environment, and your logistics.

We have extensive experience helping companies of all sizes streamline their packaging processes. Here, we share five practical tips that will help you reduce plastic consumption, improve load safety, and increase the overall efficiency of your packaging flow – from choosing the right machines to smart material optimization.

1. Switch to a pre-stretch wrapping machine

Manual wrapping often leads to higher material consumption and physical strain on staff. Older or simpler machines without pre-stretch functionality also cause unnecessary waste.

A modern pre-stretch film machine uses the film more efficiently – the film is stretched before it’s applied – which reduces usage, improves load stability, and creates a more ergonomic work environment.

Results:

✅ Lower CO₂ emissions
✅ Reduced cost per pallet
✅ Faster ROI

2. Use the right material for the right purpose

Matching the packaging material to the specific need makes a big difference. Whether it’s boxes, stretch film, bubble wrap, or other void fill, the wrong choice can increase both material usage and damage to goods.

Boxon’s experts help you select the right type of packaging for your product, usage, and transport conditions – improving both protection and sustainability.

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3. Optimize pack design and pallet loading

Thoughtful pack design and optimized pallet loading can significantly reduce material usage and cut both shipping and handling costs.
By choosing pallet-adapted boxes in the right size, using sustainable void fill, and loading smartly, you’ll create a safer, more efficient, and more resource-effective flow.

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4. Choose energy-efficient and precise machines

Modern packaging machines from Boxon are designed with precision, energy efficiency, and sustainability in mind. They dispense the right amount of material and minimize both waste and power consumption.

By automating the packaging process, you achieve more consistent quality, higher capacity, and better cost control.

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5. Maintain your machines regularly

Preventive maintenance is key to keeping machines running at their best over time. A poorly calibrated or worn machine can increase material usage and cause downtime.

With Boxon’s service offering, you get support with everything from regular checks to urgent troubleshooting – extending machine lifespan and ensuring smooth production.