Eden wood wool

1. Wood Wool - a sustainable packaging solution
available from Eden Products
Over the years, the demand for void fill packaging has increased as the volume of online sales
has grown so the demand of Wood Wool. A total of 2.8 billion parcels were sent in the
2019/2020 fiscal year which was an increase of 209 million parcels compared to the previous
year, and as our long-term shopping habits have changed for ever, this is likely to continue to
increase.
As the demand for void fill packaging continues to grow, we also need to address the
environmental impact of non-sustainable packaging and switch to more sustainable solutions.
Void fill fits into gaps between a box and its contents, preventing movement during delivery.
Not all void fill packaging is kind to the environment and many different materials and options
are used, including board honeycomb, polystyrene pieces, bubble wrap, airbags, foam
cushions and packing peanuts. Traditional foam packing peanuts are made from polystyrene,
a material commonly used to make foams and certain hard plastic products, also referred to
as Styrofoam.
Polystyrene packing peanuts do not break down once they are disposed of and can spend
years in landfills, lakes, or seas. It is estimated that it could take 500 years for traditional
packing peanuts to decompose, so this is not a solution that is sustainable. Recycling options
for polystyrene packing peanuts are extremely limited as the Styrofoam can only be
repurposed back into itself, or a similar material and can not be turned into other products
unlike some recycled plastics.
One of the best, environmentally friendly, and sustainable solutions for void fill packaging is
Wood Wool. Eden Wood wool is a mechanically produced, multifunctional wood-based
material in the form of fine strands up to 500 mm long, 0.15 – 0.2mm wide and virtually dust-
free. Eden Wood Wool is of the highest quality and is used in many applications for void filling
including in the logistics industry. It does not attract fungus or bacteria and has good
elasticity/velocity which safeguards high value products from damage during transportation.