An online grocer was needing a solution that was alternative to his current non-environmentally friendly sheet foam. Microguard polypropylene sheet foam has a high coefficient of friction and lightweight properties that protect products. Being strong and resilient material, polypropylene sheet foam provides cushioning at an eco-friendly, and cost effective alternative to what the current solution was for our grocer.
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Company receives multiple environmental complaints regarding packaging for the shipments for certain products.
- Online grocer company serving the New York metro area starts looking for an alternative sheet foam used to wrap bananas.
- The alternative must be able to keep bananas from bruising while still being environmentally safe.
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Switch from Astro-foam to Microguard®
- Microguard® provides excellent cushioning for the shipment of fragile products such as bananas.
- Microguard® also meets the environmental needs and responsibilities of the company because of its strong sustainability position.
- The company now has an excelling talking point to promote its environmental stance back to its customers.
Properties of Low-Density Polypropylene Sheet Foam:
Microguard is a low-density polypropylene sheet foam featuring three stock sizes. This green packaging foam is manufactured with 40% less resin than the same thickness in polyethylene and is lighter weight. The highlights of this sustainable products are:
- High coefficient of friction provides amazing protection for easily scratched finishes.
- Excellent vapor transmission.
- High melting point, making it uniquely suited to handle parts which may reach elevated temperatures.
- Recyclable and photodegradable.
