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What Is Brown Shipping Paper?
Brown shipping paper is a type of mailing material used to wrap fragile items and protect them during transport. Shipping paper is sturdy and lightweight, meaning it will not increase your shipping costs. Many businesses prefer brown mailing paper because it is recyclable and eco-friendly.
There are a few varieties of shipping paper to consider. Expanding brown packaging paper can expand almost two times in length so you use less paper to pack your fragile items. Cushioned packing paper is ideal for protecting electronics like laptops and computer monitors against scuffs and scratches. Standard brown packing paper rolls are perfect for those who are looking for a natural void fill for packing. Each roll is between 30 and 60 pounds, making them perfect to use in mailrooms and shipping warehouses.
When Should You Use Brown Packing Paper?
Brown packing paper is meant to be used alongside other packing materials like mailers, mailing tubes and cardboard boxes. Packing paper provides an added layer of security for anything that may need additional protection during transport. Whenever possible, you should fill extra space in a box with a combination of bubble wrap and brown packing paper to ensure that the items you are shipping don’t get knocked over or broken.
You should use brown packing paper when shipping items such as:
- Plates, glasses and silverware
- Artwork
- Small electronic devices
- Handcrafted pottery and crafts
- Musical instruments
- Vinyl records
- CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs
- Jewelry
Can You Recycle Brown Package Paper?
Brown packing paper is completely recyclable and biodegradable. Unlike plastic shipping materials, paper is easier to recycle and can be reused multiple times in a variety of different ways. Packing paper can be recycled with your other household recyclables. Quill has a variety of options that are made out of unbleached paper, meaning they are better for the environment.
Brown mailing paper is usually brown because it is unbleached and doesn’t contain any harmful additives. Unbleached paper is better for the environment because it avoids the usage of dioxins and other harmful chemicals. For people who prefer using white packing paper or butcher paper for presentation, many rolls of white packing paper are made from recycled fibers and other eco-friendly materials.