Navigating the challenge of selecting appropriate plastic packaging for your upcoming product launch while prioritizing sustainability can be challenging. Sometimes, the commonly used plastic options might not align with your specific requirements in terms of both functionality and environmental impact.
While robust, rigid plastic is a great fit for certain applications, it may not be ideal for others, such as medical packaging or personal care items, where sustainability and eco-friendliness are crucial. This highlights the importance of investigating lighter, more sustainable alternatives. Fortunately, technological advancements have led to the development of durable, lightweight plastic packaging solutions.
Adopting lightweighting as a sustainable practice not only aids in diminishing a company’s carbon footprint but also enhances manufacturing processes. As sustainability goals continue to gain prominence among consumers, the effort to reduce the weight of plastic bottles has gained even greater significance.
Lightweighting is a process by which your existing packaging is adjusted and redesigned to reduce the item’s overall weight.
Most manufacturers use various proven techniques and processes to lightweight plastic packaging, including Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) and Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM).
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Ideal for reducing the cost and weight of packaging, many companies are taking advantage of glass-to-plastic conversions for their new or revamped product launches. Moreover, there are additional benefits that we will delve into below.
Utilizing blow molding technology and plastic lightweighting principles to make that conversion is a great option because you retain the same bottle shape and label options while reducing the weight and vulnerability of the packaging and reducing the overall cost of materials and production.
Whether you’re looking for a simple bottle or a complex lightweight plastic bottle design, EBM can handle it.
Bottles can be entirely redesigned to decrease weight while upholding structural integrity and physical performance. Sometimes, this redesign might even enhance the overall functionality of the bottles. For example, a square bottle can be significantly improved by adjusting the angles into a series of curves to effectively lightweight the design.
The blow molding process expands plastic evenly into the specific mold shape, ensuring the absence of seams or vulnerable stress points that could pose challenges for your future product line.
3D printing rapid prototyping processes combined with blow molding technology represent a quick and easy path to high-volume lightweight plastic packaging production.
The use of blow molding for your plastic packaging needs proves more cost-effective compared to traditional methods of glass packaging production.
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In summary, blow molding is your optimal selection for manufacturing lightweight plastic bottles aligned with sustainability goals.
Need more proof that blow molding techniques are the wave of the future of lightweighting plastic packaging? Get in touch with us today to find out how Comar can transform your packaging.
