Say Goodbye to Foam Packaging - Eco-Friendly Corrugated Solutions by PAC 360

The Hidden Cost of Foam Packaging: Why It’s Time to Go Green with PAC 360

When it comes to shipping and protective packaging, foam and Styrofoam packaging have long been industry staples. But beneath their light weight and cushiony feel lies a massive environmental problem. Foam packaging contributes heavily to landfill waste, is notoriously difficult to recycle, and drives up carbon emissions during both manufacturing and shipping.

Here’s why foam is hurting our planet—and how PAC 360’s eco-friendly corrugated packaging offers a smarter, greener solution.

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🌍 The Environmental Impact of Foam Packaging

1. Foam Packaging is Difficult to Recycle

Despite its widespread use, expanded polystyrene (EPS)—commonly known as Styrofoam—is one of the least recyclable materials in the packaging industry. According to the EPA, less than 5% of polystyrene gets recycled in the U.S. Most of it ends up in landfills, where it can take hundreds of years to decompose.

Worse, foam often breaks into tiny particles, making it a major contributor to plastic pollution in oceans and waterways.

2. Foam Manufacturing Increases Carbon Emissions

The production of foam packaging relies on fossil fuels and emits harmful greenhouse gases such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). These pollutants have a global warming potential thousands of times greater than CO₂. On top of that, foam’s bulky structure leads to larger package sizes, increasing fuel use during transportation and adding to a company’s carbon footprint.

3. Bulky Packaging = Wasteful Shipping

Foam doesn't compress well, so packages that use it often have to be larger—wasting space, materials, and money. This means fewer packages per pallet or truck, more delivery trips, and higher emissions overall.

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✅ PAC 360: Eco-Friendly Packaging Without Foam

At PAC 360, we’ve made it our mission to eliminate wasteful, high-emission packaging materials. That’s why our solutions are 100% foam-free and environmentally responsible.

♻️ Corrugated Packaging That’s 100% Recyclable

Our corrugated cardboard packaging is made from sustainably sourced materials and is fully recyclable. This means your packaging can go straight into curbside recycling programs, unlike Styrofoam.

📦 Custom Designs Reduce Size and Waste

PAC 360 engineers packaging to fit your product precisely, eliminating the need for foam inserts. This creates smaller, right-sized packages that use less material and cut down on shipping costs and emissions.

💰 Sustainable + Cost-Efficient

Our packaging solutions don’t just reduce your environmental impact—they’re often more affordable than traditional foam packaging. You get premium product protection without the extra bulk or cost.

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🌱 Join the Foam-Free Movement with PAC 360

Foam and Styrofoam packaging are outdated and unsustainable. As consumers grow more eco-conscious, it’s time for businesses to embrace packaging that’s both responsible and smart.

PAC 360 offers custom, recyclable, foam-free packaging solutions that reduce waste, lower emissions, and save you money.

👉 Contact us today to learn how PAC 360 can help you replace foam packaging with green, cost-effective alternatives that protect both your products and the planet.