At laplander.eu we pack ecologically!
Biodegradable and fully ecological packaging at Laplander.eu - we meet modern needs
Bubble wrap, stretch wrap, air-filled bags or Styrofoam chips - these are common leftovers from purchases made via online stores. You have probably often ordered a product that was delivered in a large box filled to the brim with plastics. As is widely known, the number of plastic products is increasing at such a rate that they now pose a real threat to the environment, especially to marine areas. With this in mind, our store has introduced biodegradable and fully ecological packaging. See for yourself how pioneering this change is on the Polish e-commerce market!
Disturbing statistics
The regulations implemented by the European Union aim to minimize the negative impact of plastic waste on the environment. The European Parliament directive coming into force in 2021 will include, among others: completely banned the use of single-use plastic. It is not difficult to deduce what is the reason for this state of affairs. Of the 26 million tons of plastic produced every year in the European Union alone, only less than 30% can be recycled. Moreover, it is estimated that approximately 150 million tons of plastic are currently accumulated in the seas and oceans, and this number is constantly increasing .
It is not difficult to imagine what consequences this entails. The slow decomposition process of plastic results in, among others: islands of garbage floating in the water or huge accumulations of waste lying, among others, on the beaches. Moreover, non-biodegradable microplastics are often mistaken for food by various animals, especially fish. In this way, harmful toxins enter the food chain, thereby harming people. Currently, it is estimated that marine litter threatens over 600 species that live in the oceans or directly depend on these ecosystems.
How can you prevent the proliferation of plastics? By choosing fully biodegradable and ecological packaging. In the area of e-commerce, there is more and more talk about the need to introduce changes, which will become the rule from 2021.
At Laplander.eu, we have already introduced an ecological packaging policy. What can you expect when ordering products on our website?
Our store's offer is addressed to lovers of expeditions and spending time in the bosom of nature. Therefore, we could not ignore the aspect of plastic in delivered orders, which harms the natural environment. Currently, when ordering bushcraft and survival equipment, etc., in our online store, you can be sure that the selected product will be delivered to you in ecological packaging. How did we do it?
We pack the products in cardboard boxes (recycled) , the dimensions of which are adapted to the dimensions of the goods . Moreover, in order to protect the equipment against possible shocks, we do not use harmful bubble wrap . However, you do not have to worry that the product you ordered will be damaged during delivery.
In the box you will find biodegradable filling consisting of :
bubble paper - a perfect substitute for bubble wrap - with the significant difference that it is made from ecological waste paper,
SpeedMan paper fillers - are made of 100% waste paper, in accordance with ISO 50001 standards, which is why they have the valued Blue Angel (Blauer Engel) certificate confirming that the product is environmentally friendly,
paper packaging tapes - used for sealing cardboard boxes, based on vegetable glue, which, thanks to several reinforced layers, will work even in the case of heavy equipment.
In addition to fully ecological packaging, our store also uses the DHL Green Logistic offer . Its aim is to reduce and/or eliminate harmful environmental impacts (emissions, waste, etc.) related to transport throughout the entire supply chain.
Growing customer awareness
The changes introduced by our online store are not only a consequence of upcoming EU regulations. Comprehensive action in the field of ecological packaging and product delivery is a response to growing consumer awareness . This is confirmed, among others, by: IQS report, which shows that as many as 85% of Poles blame producers for packaging everything using plastic, while 74% support the European Parliament's decision regarding the above-mentioned ban.
As public awareness increases, so does irritation with the lack of available alternatives to plastic. This is especially visible in the case of e-commerce representatives who often send small items in large boxes filled with foil.
Therefore, the Laplander store, in order to meet the expectations of its customers and being aware of the increasing threat to the environment, is introducing an innovative system of ecological packaging. From now on, you can consciously order products on our website, in accordance with the zero waste philosophy.
