First-of-Its-Kind Air Pillow Packaging Made of 100% Recycled Material to Help Close the Recycling Loop

Packaging materials such as plastics make up about 65% of all U.S. household waste, but only 5% of the 51 million tons of plastic waste produced by U.S. households was recycled in 2021. Still, the vast majority of U.S. consumers want brands to help them live more sustainably.

Storopack, a global packaging manufacturer, is doing its part by introducing AIRplus® 100% Recycled air cushions, which consist of 100% post-industry and post-consumer plastic waste. These packaging air cushions are ideal for protecting products in boxes during shipping.

“Storopack is the first manufacturer to produce an air pillow film consisting of 100% recycled packaging materials, making it sustainable and cost-saving,” says Tommy Moorman, product promotion manager, AIRplus®, at Storopack. “Offering the same properties as virgin raw material air cushions, AIRplus® 100% Recycled shows that recycling is possible without degrading quality. Producing this product saves 16% of greenhouse gases and conserves fossil resources throughout the entire production process.

“Most importantly, AIRplus® 100% Recycled air cushions are recyclable and can be added to the recycling loop again,” he says.

Most packaging products by Storopack are reusable, recyclable, and/or made from recycled material. In addition to air pillows, the company provides these packaging products:

• Foam cushioning
• Paper padding
• Loose fill
• Packaging pads
• Mailer bags

Storopack aims to increase sustainability year by year. In 2021, 33% of in-house products were manufactured from recycled or renewable materials, and their goal is to increase that figure to 50% by 2025.

Founded in 1874, Storopack is a family-run business headquartered in Metzingen, Germany. The company operates 70 certified production facilities in 18 countries, with Storopack products available in over 60 countries.

This article was sponsored by Storopack, a global packaging manufacturer that offers flexible protective packaging products and consulting services to organizations in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, industrial manufacturing, automotive, and reverse logistics markets. Learn more about AIRplus® 100% Recycled air cushions.