Biodegradable Bubble Wrap – Eco-Friendly Cushioning | Pack Exact

Biodegradable Bubble Wrap

Protect products while signalling an eco-first approach. Biodegradable bubble wrap offers familiar cushioning performance with additives or formulations designed to help the film break down under specific conditions after use.

Eco-conscious Lightweight Rolls & Sheets Everyday Protection

Compare with Small Bubble Wrap, Large Bubble Wrap, Bubble Pouches, Anti-Static Bubble Pouches. Finish with Cardboard Boxes and Packing Tape.

What is biodegradable bubble wrap?

A protective LDPE-based bubble film engineered with eco-considerate properties (e.g., pro-degradant additives or bio-based content). It cushions in transit like standard bubble but is formulated to assist breakdown under the right post-use conditions. Always follow local guidance for disposal.

When to choose it

Ideal for brands prioritising sustainability messaging without sacrificing protection. Use for D2C parcels, gifting, cosmetics, accessories and components where lightweight, clean presentation matters.

Typical uses

eCommerce parcels: wrap items individually to prevent abrasion; line cartons to protect faces and corners.

Gifting & retail: neat, scuff-resistant wrap for cosmetics, glassware and boxed accessories.

Electronics (non-ESD): add layers around corners; for PCB/ICs switch to anti-static pouches.

Kitting & subscription: repeatable wraps and pouches for speed at the bench.

Benefits & features

Eco-forward choice

Designed to reduce long-term persistence vs conventional films when disposed under suitable conditions.

Lightweight protection

Protects surfaces and edges without adding significant shipping weight.

Easy to integrate

Use like standard bubble—available as rolls, sheets and ready-made pouches.

Compare your cushioning options

Option Best for Pros Consider
Biodegradable Bubble (roll) Eco messaging + everyday cushioning Lightweight, familiar performance Follow specific end-of-life guidance
Small Bubble Wrap Close-fit surface protection Great conformity, neat finish More layers for heavy items
Large Bubble Wrap Heavier goods, larger voids Higher impact absorption Bulkier; less conforming
Bubble Pouches Speed & repeatability Fast loading, consistent protection Fixed sizes
Anti-Static Pouches ESD-sensitive electronics Dissipative materials Use within an ESD protocol

Pair with the right outer: Cardboard Boxes (single/double wall) and seal using Packing Tape in an H-tape pattern.

Packing tips

Bubbles inward for grip; smooth outer for easy insertion into cartons.

Layer by risk: add protection to corners/edges first; use cardboard sheets as stiffeners for flat faces.

Right-size the box: minimise gaps to cut filler and reduce damage from internal movement.

Sustainability notes

Biodegradation depends on conditions and local infrastructure. Share disposal guidance with customers and keep materials dry, clean and uncontaminated where recycling/collection is used.

Biodegradable Bubble Wrap – FAQs

It’s made to assist breakdown under specific post-use conditions while delivering familiar cushioning during use. Treat it like standard bubble at the pack bench.

End-of-life routes vary. Some products are recyclable where soft-plastic facilities exist; others are formulated for biodegradation under certain conditions. Always check local guidance and product notes.

Yes for typical light-to-medium duty use. For heavier items or big voids, consider large bubble.

For general electronics (non-ESD), yes. For ESD-sensitive components, use anti-static bubble pouches.

Wrap products with bubbles inward, secure with tape or strap, and use a snug carton. Add stiffeners for flat faces and corner protection where needed.

No—use the same cutting, wrapping and taping process as standard bubble. For fastest throughput, pre-cut sheets or use bubble pouches.