While some may think the damage of the occasional tin is par for the course in the delivery of paint and other liquid products, every spilled tin of paint represents more than a simple accident. It’s lost product, wasted materials, and unnecessary emissions that quietly chip away at profit margins and sustainability targets alike. Smarter packaging can stop it before it starts.
Paint tins are deceptively tough-looking, yet the wrong packaging can make them one of the most vulnerable items in transit. Traditional corrugated boxes or oversized cartons leave space for movement, increasing the risk of dents, leaks, and spillage. A single damaged pallet might not seem like much, but across the industry, product waste adds up fast.
According to WRAP UK, the average business generates over 30 kilograms of packaging waste per employee every month, much of which could be avoided through smarter material use and product protection. For manufacturers and distributors handling liquids, reducing waste isn’t just good practice; it’s essential to remaining competitive and compliant in an economy increasingly defined by sustainability standards.
That’s where PaintGuard™ changes the game. We developed this specialist range to solve one of the most persistent problems in paint distribution: how to protect heavy, irregular-shaped tins without excessive material use.
PaintGuard™ cartons are precision-engineered to hold tins securely in place, reducing movement, impact, and product loss in transit. Their construction offers the strength of a double-wall box while maintaining a lighter, more sustainable footprint. Combined with our recyclable pulp fitments, they provide consistent stacking and cushioning that cut waste and improve handling efficiencies.
Each design supports a more circular packaging model with less material, fewer returns, and longer life cycles. That’s real sustainability in motion.
Efficient packaging doesn’t just prevent damage; it prevents unnecessary costs. Every undamaged tin that reaches a customer intact means fewer returns, lower transport emissions, and reduced labour spent on repacking or disposal.
At the same time, improved sustainability performance helps businesses stay aligned with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and ESG requirements, which are becoming a defining part of supply chain management. Forward-thinking companies are already re-evaluating their packaging strategies to meet these obligations while improving their bottom line.
Switching to packaging that reduces waste isn’t just a matter of compliance. It’s about measurable environmental impact. PaintGuard™ packaging is manufactured with higher levels of recycled material and is fully recyclable after use, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Fewer damaged products mean fewer replacements, less transport, and lower associated emissions. Across a full supply chain, these gains compound quickly. Small packaging changes can translate into large environmental savings, helping manufacturers move toward their sustainability goals with confidence.
We work directly with manufacturers and distributors to optimise packaging for performance, protection, and sustainability. PaintGuard™ is one example of how innovative design and real-world testing can reduce waste while keeping operations efficient.
Our mission is simple: help businesses make packaging smarter, not heavier.
If you’d like to explore how we can help your business improve packaging performance and sustainability, we offer full packaging audits that identify opportunities to reduce waste, cut inefficiencies, and improve operational performance. Send us a message, email
sales@allpack.uk.com, or call 01543 396 700 to get started.