How Sustainable is Bag-in-Box Packaging?

Consumers today are increasingly aware of how their packaging choices impact the environment. At Hansin, we share this commitment to sustainability, offering innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact while delivering top-notch performance.

Our Bag-in-Box (BIB) packaging is a shining example of eco-friendly innovation. Designed to minimize packaging waste and optimize the supply chain, it considers the entire product life cycle—not just end-of-life disposal.

Thinking Outside the Box with Bag-in-Box

The Hansin Bag-in-Box is a versatile and sustainable choice for liquid products. Featuring an inner barrier bag, protective paper-based outer packaging, and a convenient tap, it ensures product integrity while reducing waste. This solution works for a wide range of applications—from beverages like wine, water, and juice to non-food items such as detergents, edible oils, and paints.

Bag-in-Box is lightweight, compact, and uses significantly less plastic compared to traditional packaging, lowering carbon emissions during production and transport. Its exceptional sealing design extends shelf life, reduces waste, and offers unmatched convenience.

Keeping Products Fresher for Longer

Did you know Bag-in-Box keeps liquids fresh for weeks after opening? For example, wine remains enjoyable for up to 8 weeks once opened, thanks to the air-tight dispensing system. Whether you’re cooking with wine or enjoying a glass over time, you can say goodbye to waste and hello to freshness.

Fighting Food Waste

Our Bag-in-Box solution actively combats food waste by maximizing product shelf life, both before and after opening. Considering that 90% of carbon emissions in the food sector stem from food production, extending product usability is critical to reducing environmental impact.

A Low-Carbon Packaging Champion

Bag-in-Box packaging has a much smaller carbon footprint compared to alternatives. For instance, it generates 8.8x fewer emissions than glass bottles (75cl). This reduced impact extends from production to transport, as its lightweight and compact design dramatically lowers greenhouse gas emissions.

Research backs this up: life cycle assessments, like the 2018 study by Alko Oy, highlight Bag-in-Box as the best option for minimizing global warming potential. With Hansin, you can reduce your carbon footprint while protecting your products.

Dramatic Weight Reduction

Weight matters when it comes to sustainability. A 10L Bag-in-Box weighs just 479g, compared to a bulky 2.5kg jerrican or 5.5kg worth of wine bottles. This results in significant reductions in material usage and logistics costs. In fact, Hansin's Bag-in-Box reduces plastic usage by up to 86% compared to rigid containers.

Recyclable and Resource-Efficient

Over 75% of Hansin’s 3L Bag-in-Box packaging is made from fully recyclable corrugated cardboard—a renewable, biodegradable material. The lightweight plastic bag, weighing only 35g, is easy to separate from the cardboard for proper recycling.

Transport and Storage Savings

Bag-in-Box packaging is a logistics dream. Delivered flat and easy to palletize, it requires 7.4x fewer trucks to transport compared to glass bottles. Even when filled, its rectangular shape optimizes storage and reduces shelf space requirements, delivering both cost and environmental savings.

Ready to Go Green with Bag-in-Box?

Hansin’s Bag-in-Box solutions offer unparalleled sustainability, enhanced product protection, and a superior customer experience. If you're ready to make an eco-friendly switch that benefits your brand and the planet, contact us today to explore the possibilities!