Sustainable refrigerated shipping: here’s how to do it
A lot of products are shipped in and out of the Netherlands every day. Whether this is fruit from the Betuwe, fish from the North Sea or flowers from Flevoland, trade never stops. Many of these products come with a manual. Refrigerated transport is a must, with a stable temperature crucial to maintaining quality. Unfortunately, not all options for insulation are environmentally conscious. This is while sustainability is becoming increasingly important for businesses. Fortunately, there is a simple way to ship your products sustainably and refrigerated: the EcoCoolBox. How exactly does this work? And what are the advantages over other shipping methods? Read it in this article and use it to your advantage as a company!
The EcoCoolBox: an environmentally conscious choice
A product stands or falls with the material from which it is made. This certainly applies to shipping boxes as well. As a society, we are now aware of the importance of organic materials and recycling. The EcoCoolBox fits in perfectly with this. In fact, this box consists of natural materials and is therefore completely renewable. The result: less litter and a more sustainable production process. Win-win!
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Sustainably shipping fruits, vegetables and more
The EcoCoolBox consists primarily of cardboard. Only clean, recycled cardboard fibers are used for the EcoCoolBox. These are free of mineral oils. These fibers are then packed in a flexible and breathable paper package. The cardboard fibers are completely safe: in fact, they comply with the European directives for food contact. The EcoCoolBox can therefore be used without any problems for transporting AGF, fish and complete meal packages.
The EcoCoolBox is ideal for sustainable refrigerated shipping of such items as AGF, fish and medicine.
Keep cool with high insulation values
Proper refrigeration of perishable or fragile products is crucial. Especially in the summer! Whether this is food or medicine. Thanks to the high insulation value of the cardboard fibers and the wall thickness of the EcoCoolBox, the packaging is ideal for protecting these fragile products. The EcoCoolBox is also ideal for transporting frozen products. In combination with dry ice, a product can be transported in frozen condition for up to 24 hours.
Less moisture, more quality
Cardboard consists of cellulose. This natural material not only insulates well, it also has moisture-regulating properties. This limits the influence of moisture in the immediate environment. Cellulose thus offers numerous advantages as an insulator. This application of cardboard fibers as an insulating material is unique. A European patent has even been obtained for the EcoCoolBox.
That the EcoCoolBox is an innovative insulation box did not go unnoticed. Indeed, on November 12, 2020, the EcoCoolBox was awarded the NL Packaging Award 2020 in the category Webretail. The jury called the EcoCoolBox “A packaging that fits in these times where companies are becoming increasingly sustainable” and a “clever application of mono-material.” This is because the combination of existing materials (such as paper fibers as insulation material) ensures that the packaging can be disposed of in its entirety with waste paper after use.
The EcoCoolBox figures at a glance:
- Moisture control of at least 8.8%
- Thermal conductivity coefficient λ = 0.036 W/(m.k)
- Specific heat: 2020 J/kg
Case by case refrigerated transport
No product is the same. There are several gel packs that are excellent for refrigerated shipping of goods using the EcoCoolBox. For example, the No Sweat Gelpack is extremely suitable, as it absorbs surface condensation that occurs during transport. As a result, no moisture ends up on the inside of the box, and the EcoCoolBox can optimally fulfill its function.
In addition, Segmented Gelpacks allow for optimal cooling. This is because these can be made exactly to size for the EcoCoolBox. Custom printing of the gel packs is also among the possibilities. This allows you to draw attention to your brand or convey an informative message.
Coolpack: specialist in the field of refrigerated transport
Conditioned transport is customization. Coolpack’s specialists know this from practice and deliver a solution for every conditioned challenge. Whether this involves the refrigerated transport of blood samples, the transport of flowers or air cargo. We are also active in your industry! Take a look at our wide range of refrigerated products. More information or advice? Feel free to leave your details, or contact us directly.
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