Sealed Air Tackles the Three Biggest Challenges in Sustainable Packaging
55%
Sustainability is No Longer Optional
55% of consumers expect brands to prioritize sustainable packaging. 20% consider switching from brands that don’t.
2025
Industrial Growth is Rising
Manufacturing output is expected to rebound in 2025, increasing demand for protection-focused, sustainable solutions.
Zero Loss
Cost Pressures Are Increasing
Companies are looking for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing product integrity, making recycled content IB the ideal choice.
Market-Leading Sustainability Without Compromising Protection
Sealed Air’s Recycled Content Inflatable Bubble delivers on all fronts—offering premium cushioning with 80% recycled content while maintaining the trusted performance our customers rely on.
- Sustainability: Made with 80% recycled content, including 30% post-consumer recycled materials, helping brands meet their environmental goals.
- Performance: Market-leading barrier protection that matches our traditional inflatable bubble, reducing product damage and returns.
- Affordability: Cost-effective alternative to other types of cushioning without compromising protection.
Engineered for Businesses That Need Both Sustainability and Performance in Their Packaging
Home Goods
Wrapping, interleaving, and cushioning for fragile products like plates, candles, and giftware.
Electronics
Protection for sensitive components, including carton lining, cushioning, and block & brace applications.
Industrial Parts
Heavy-duty cushioning and barrier protection for automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing.
Designed for Efficiency and Ease of Use With The BUBBLE WRAP® Brand Flex System
- Fast Inflation: Produces up to 200,000 packs before maintenance.
- Compact & Versatile: Less than 6 sq. ft. footprint, available as a standalone unit or integrated with accessories.
- On-Demand Protection: Reduces storage space and improves pack-out speed.
By integrating recycled content IB into your existing Flex system, you can instantly enhance sustainability without changing your workflow.
Download Recycled Content Inflatable Cushioning Brochure
This brochure highlights key features, performance benefits, and how it seamlessly integrates into your packaging operations.
Market-Leading Barrier Protection, Efficient and Scalable
Maintains durability, creep resistance, and burst strength, ensuring high-performance cushioning for fragile items. Runs on the BUBBLE WRAP® brand Flex machine, inflating up to 90 feet of material per minute to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
Specifications
- Medium (1/2″) and Large (3/4″) bubble sizes
- Available in 16” and 32” widths
- Barrier bubble material with a gray tint
- Compatible with the BUBBLE WRAP® brand Flex inflatable cushioning system
- Capable of running up to 200,000 packs without maintenance
- Automotive, branded retailers, and general industrial sectors.
- Suitable for customers requiring medium to heavy protection levels and prioritizing sustainability.
- Ideal for transitioning from virgin inflatable bubble, non-barrier recycled inflatable bubble or foam on demand and fiber-based padding solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
80% Recycled Content Inflatable Bubble provides market-leading barrier protection, matching or exceeding traditional inflatable bubble in durability, creep resistance, and burst strength. It ensures superior cushioning and damage reduction, making it ideal for fragile and high-value products.
This inflatable bubble is made with 80% recycled content, including 30% post-consumer recycled materials. This helps businesses meet sustainability goals, reduce reliance on virgin plastics, and align with consumer and regulatory expectations.
Yes! 80% Recycled Content Inflatable Bubble is fully compatible with the Sealed Air Flex machine, which inflates up to 90 feet of material per minute. It integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, offering an easy, scalable solution without requiring additional equipment investment.
It is ideal for businesses that need sustainable, high-performance protection, including:
- Home Goods: Wrapping, interleaving, and cushioning for fragile items like candles and giftware.
- Electronics: Carton lining, cushioning, and block & brace for components and consumer electronics.
- Industrial Parts: Heavy-duty cushioning for automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing applications.