Australian-made recyclable Paper Bubble wrap from Visy

As part of its commitment to reducing single-use plastic, Visy is launching an Australian-made Paper Bubble wrap. The locally made alternative provides cushioning for storing, moving or shipping items.

When recycled through Australian kerbside recycle bins, compared to plastic bubble wrap it generates 34% lower carbon emissions; uses 73% less energy over its lifetime; and consumes 39% less water.*

The Paper Bubble is being made at Visy’s manufacturing plant in Reservoir in Melbourne’s north with paper from Visy’s paper mill in Tumut, New South Wales.

“Aussies want to do the right thing by the environment and they want products to work — Paper Bubble does both,” said Christian Elbert, Visy Retail Services – Head of Innovation.

“By using Australian paper and manufacturing the Paper Bubble locally, we’re supporting local jobs in Australia and reducing our reliance on single-use plastic.

“Once you’re done with it, just pop it in the recycling bin at home and we’ll turn it into new products.”

*_{Results based on a 3rd party-reviewed LCA comparing 1m² of Paper Bubble to plastic bubble.​}

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