How does the cost of molded pulp compare to other packaging materials?
Because molded pulp is made from inexpensive, readily available, post-consumer newsprint, it compares favorably to other packaging materials that have higher raw material cost. For most applications, molded pulps cost of acquisition is less than expanded polystyrene, resilient foams, thermo and vacuum formed plastics and die cut corrugated. Molded pulp raw material pricing is more stable than petroleum based materials, such as Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), thermo formed and vacuum formed plastics.
