Two Real Case Studies: Gardening Sector & Pallet Protection
Why Our Clients Contact Us: The Real Challenge
Many manufacturers want to eliminate single-use plastic, but they cannot afford to compromise performance or production time.
Two recurring questions often lead them to contact BOTTA EcoPackaging:
“If we switch to an eco-solution, will the time cycle increase?”
“How can we maintain the same level of protection under real industrial conditions?”
Below are two cases in which we transformed these doubts into measurable improvements.
Case Study #1
Replacing Plastic Cable Ties in Gardening Products: Is Paper Strong Enough?
A well-known company in the gardening and irrigation sector needed to eliminate plastic cable ties used to secure gardening hoses.
Key requirement:
• eco-friendly alternative
• same performance
• no impact on time cycle during assembly
First Attempt: Eco-Paper Cable Ties
We proposed Eco-paper cable ties: sustainable, functional, recyclable.
However:
→ manual application increased operator time
→ did not meet time-cycle KPI
→ performance acceptable, but not scalable
Final Solution: Eco-Paper Strapping (automatic application)
We proposed paper strapping using an automatic machine.
This allowed the client to:
• reduce operator involvement
• maintain cycle time
• increase consistency in packaging
• switch to FSC-certified material
Case Study #2
Can Paper Replace Stretch Film for Pallets?
A second client wanted to eliminate plastic stretch film for pallet protection and replace it with an eco-alternative.
We offered Eco-Paper Stretch Film:
- paper-based film
- designed to wrap and protect pallets
- recyclable & plastic-free
But there was a real issue.
In phases of storage, transport and pallet handling, the goods were exposed to:
• humidity
• water
• extreme climate conditions
Final Solution: Eco-Pallet Stretch Film Reusable
We proposed a reusable stretch film system with protective hood:
• no single-use
• designed for 500–1000 cycles of reuse
• guarantees protection even in difficult weather
• supports circular economy logic
• reduces recurring purchasing costs
Want to Analyse Your Packaging Process with Our Eco-Experts?
Our certified consultants in Eco-Packaging & EU Compliance support companies from:
• material selection & benchmarking
• trial & prototyping
• automation integration
• cost analysis & ROI calculation
Book a free exploratory call with our Eco-Packaging Consultancy Team
