Planet First
Planet First Packaging at Oltao
100% plastic-free, fully compostable packaging - because every fan we ship should protect your home and the planet.
Why We Ditched Plastic - The Hard Facts
- Packaging is the single biggest source of plastic waste (≈40 %).
- 79 % of all plastics ever made now sit in landfills or the natural environment—this could reach 12 billion t by 2050.
- Expanded polystyrene (thermocol) can linger for ~500 years, fragmenting into micro‑plastics that harm wildlife and enter our food chain.
- Every year 11 million t of plastic waste drifts into our oceans; without action, the flow may nearly triple by 2040.
- Paper enjoys a global recycling rate close to 60 %, giving it multiple life‑cycles instead of centuries in a dump.
How It Protects Your Fan
and the Planet
- Shock absorption without foam — honeycomb paper's spring structure matches EPS drop-test performance.
- Moisture & dust shield — triple-wall cartons and soy-ink prints resist humidity while staying toxin-free.
- 30% lighter cartons — lower freight emissions on every shipment.
- Flat-pack & recycle — fold everything and put it with regular cardboard or composting.
What You Can Do
- Compost small filler scraps or shred them for home gardens.
- Re-use the sturdy box for storage or returns.
- Share post your unboxing with #OltaoGreenWrap — we plant a tree for every tagged post.
100% Compostable
No thermocol. Just honeycomb paper and kraft boards.
Lower CO2 Emissions
30% lighter packaging reduces freight emissions.
Easy to Recycle
Everything goes with cardboard. Or compost it.
Share to Plant Trees
Tag #OltaoGreenWrap and we plant one for you.
| Old Material | Our Replacement | Planet Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Thermocol blocks | Mould-cut corrugated sleeves + honeycomb kraft | Fully compostable, zero micro-plastics |
| Poly bags | Plant-based tissue wraps | Breaks down within months in compost |
| Bubble wrap | Hex-mesh paper cushioning | Recyclable, >50% post-consumer fibre |
| Plastic tape | Kraft tape | No petrochemicals |
Looking Ahead
By switching every OLTAO order to plastic-free packaging from July 2025, we project:
- 22 tons of plastic eliminated in year one (enough to fill ~110,000 one-litre bottles).
- 75 t CO2-eq avoided via lighter shipping weight and recycled paper inputs (verified by SimaPro LCA).
Small Change Outside,
Big Change Inside.
Thank you for joining OLTAO in packing a cleaner future.
Questions or ideas? Write to us at greenpack@oltao.in