Cardboard boxes or plastic boxes – which is better?

In the world of storage and transport of objects, choosing the right type of box is essential to protect your belongings. A recurring question is whether to use cardboard boxes or plastic boxes. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to evaluate which is the best option for your needs.

Cardboard boxes

These are a popular choice due to their availability in different sizes and qualities at an affordable price. Among their advantages are:

• Their light weight: This makes them easy to transport and handle. In addition, high quality cardboard boxes are useful for packing objects of various sizes.
• They are strong: They can withstand a lot of weight as they are of high quality, especially useful if you have heavy things to store or transport.
• They are easy to cut and glue: So you can adapt them to any of your needs.
• They are biodegradable: Cardboard boxes are not a problem for the environment when discarded, as they are sustainable and easy to recycle.

However, they also have some disadvantages:

• Less durability compared to plastic boxes: Cardboard boxes wear out over time and can break or warp if subjected to a lot of stress. This can be a problem if you have to store your items for a long time or if you have to transport them over a long distance.
• Increased sensitivity to humidity: If you have to store your things in enclosed spaces you have to take into account that humidity can affect and damage the stored objects.

Plastic crates

They are another popular option for storing and transporting items, although they are slightly more expensive than cardboard boxes, they have several advantages:

• Increased durability: They do not warp or break easily, making them ideal for long-term storage or long-distance transport.
• Moisture resistance: Plastic boxes are moisture resistant, making them ideal for storing your items in a damp place or transporting them in damp conditions.
• Easy to clean and reuse: They can be used several times to transport or store objects that may stain or need to be cleaned frequently.

However, plastic boxes also have some disadvantages:

• They are heavier: Plastic boxes are heavier than cardboard boxes, so they can be more difficult to transport and handle.
• They are less easy to cut or glue: If you need to adjust the size of a plastic box it is more difficult than a cardboard box.
• They are not biodegradable: Although durable, plastic boxes do not decompose in the environment and you will need to recycle them in the specific plastic bin to make good use of the environment.

for CABE: sale of packaging material for your storage rooms

At CABE, we not only offer a packing material sales service for our storage units, we also provide expert advice to help you choose the best type of box and packing material for your needs. If you are undecided about which type of box to choose, our team of professionals will be happy to help you consider your needs and preferences. In addition to cardboard and plastic boxes, we also offer other packaging materials such as bubble wrap, tape and labels to help you organise your things. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information about our packaging and storage services at CABE!

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