Are Paper Containers Really Environmentally Friendly?

Paper containers are paper which needs producing by logging, transporting, bleaching etc...

Due to living a fast-paced life, the demand for take-out is increasing. Simultaneously, news is always reported on the environmental pollution of plastic products. So, paper containers seem to be the first choice to use by providing convenience and eco-friendly.

In the aspect of manufacturing, the main body of paper containers are paper which needs producing by logging, transporting, bleaching etc. And the carbon emission of paper containers is actually no less than plastic containers. In order to contain food, the surface of the paper containers needs to be attached with a layer of oil-resistant, water-resistant, and heat-resistant film which is plastic. Consequently, the paper containers with plastic film are not easy to recycle and dispose. Even if the paper containers are recycled, most of them are still processed together with general garbage in incinerators or landfills.

Therefore, the plastic containers that is easy to sort and recycle may be more eco-friendly in theory. This is exactly what Yaopack emphasizes to make the environment better by using recycled plastic material in standards compliant, cooperating with good recycling companies, using plastic containers properly.


Future Vision of Environmental Protection and Plastic Production

We live in a dilemma which is about plastics between indispensability and contamination. Yaopack as a part of the producers believes that the production goal is not only to meet customer need, but also to achieve a circular economy is more importantly. Consequently, to turn the "disposable" plastic food containers into the "recyclable" green products is necessary.
Currently, we cooperate with the recyclers that conform to safety and hygiene and use recycled plastic material for production. We also retrieve waste scraps after production for reproducing at the same time. While we expand the scale of production in the future, we will reduce resource consumption and pollution in the production process. We will install solar panels in the factory for green energy. To work with government and the related organizations to innovate the technology of plastic production and recycling. We will also pay attention to educating the public about the awareness of green consumption and the ability of correct recycling. We hope to eliminate the notoriety of high pollution from plastic products and strike a balance between production economy and ecological environment in the end.