Over the last few weeks, you might have seen references to the Tape Test Challenge in various emails and advertisements from us. If you're scratching your head wondering what exactly this means, let me break it down for you. Essentially, we’re suggesting that customers can save money by tweaking something as commonplace as adhesive tape—a staple in the packaging world. The challenge is straightforward: compare your current tape supply to ours and see how much you could save.

When people think of sealing, tape is often the first thing that springs to mind. It’s one of the most widely used tools in the packaging industry due to its versatility. Made with a pressure-sensitive adhesive that bonds easily to surfaces, it’s strong, fast to apply, and easy to use. This makes it perfect for sealing boxes—just a single strip is usually enough to hold things together. There are several types of tape available, with the main differences lying in the adhesive (either hotmelt or acrylic) and the carrier material (polypropylene or PVC). You can get it in clear or brown, though other colors are also an option (and we even offer custom printing). Given its low cost compared to other sealing methods, it’s no wonder tape remains the go-to choice.

We wanted to create a tape that retained all the benefits mentioned above while being kinder to the environment and more efficient than traditional options. What if we could cut down on waste by shrinking the core size and increasing the length of the tape roll? That was the question our team set out to answer when they came up with envirotape—an innovative solution designed to make packaging processes more sustainable.

These new rolls are engineered to take up the same amount of storage space as conventional ones but are 127% longer! With so much extra tape on a single roll, there are numerous advantages:

• Since each roll lasts much longer, you’ll spend less time changing them, reducing downtime.
• You’ll need fewer boxes of tape, freeing up valuable warehouse space.
• With less tape being transported, you’ll contribute to lower carbon emissions.
• There will be fewer (and smaller) cores to discard, resulting in 63% less cardboard waste.
• Most importantly, the cost per meter becomes significantly cheaper!

So why not try the Tape Test Challenge yourself? Our user-friendly calculator takes care of everything—just input your current tape orders, and we’ll show you how much you could save. Give it a shot and see how switching to envirotape can benefit both your wallet and the planet.