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Materials & responsible sourcing

Sustainable Packaging Options

Explore paper-based packaging, molded pulp, bagasse and bamboo fiber for custom projects. HC Packaging helps review material choices, FSC sourcing requirements and product protection against your packaging brief.

Sustainability claims follow the actual material specification, certification scope and project requirements.

HC Packaging team reviewing a packaging sample
Start with the product, material and structure.

Options at a glance

A practical starting point for your brief

Paper-based packaging

Compare box, carton and corrugated formats with the protection and finish your product needs.

Review paper options

Fiber-based protection

Discuss molded pulp inserts and trays, including bagasse and bamboo fiber options.

Explore molded pulp

Project-specific sourcing

Check FSC material availability and the documentation relevant to your order.

Understand FSC applicability

Material & format

Paper-based options, selected for the application

Paper and paperboard support formats such as folding cartons, rigid boxes, paper tubes and paper bags. Corrugated packaging is another option for the required structure and product protection.

Paper-based alternatives to plastic packaging can be discussed where suitable. Material, coatings, laminations and other components must be reviewed together.

Recycled content, recyclability and FSC-certified sourcing are different attributes. Confirm any required claim for the specific material and finished packaging; paper-based construction alone does not establish it.

Explore packaging formats
Printed packaging examples in a range of sizes
Packaging formats are reviewed against the product brief.

Fiber-based protection

Molded pulp, bagasse & bamboo fiber

HC Packaging offers molded pulp packaging, including bagasse and bamboo fiber options, for protective inserts and trays. The Vietnam affiliated molded pulp factory supports this part of the manufacturing network.

Discuss product fit, cushioning, dimensions and shipping conditions before selecting an insert. The material and structure are confirmed for the project.

Fiber-based construction does not automatically establish biodegradability, compostability, recyclability, food-contact suitability or a plastic-free finished pack.

HC Packaging manufacturing equipment in a production hall
HC Packaging manufacturing operations.

Responsible sourcing

FSC sourcing for qualifying projects

FSC-certified material options may be available for qualifying projects and orders. Availability and applicability depend on the material, supplier, actual certificate holder and site, product scope and order requirements.

FSC Chain of Custody systems support traceability through purchasing, production, documentation and sales controls. A specific order is covered only when its sales or delivery documents carry the relevant FSC claim.

FSC certification does not automatically apply to every HC Packaging product, factory or order.

Review certification & compliance

Vietnam holder

HC Packaging Vietnam Company Limited

TAH-COC-005565 · Valid until 16 August 2031.

Cardboard and corrugated packaging, paper bags and food wrapping paper. FSC 100%, FSC Mix or FSC Recycled claims depend on the qualifying order.

Shanghai holder

Shanghai Hanchang Printing Co., Ltd.

NEO-COC-203507 · Valid until 29 May 2029.

Paper packaging and other listed paper product groups. The relevant product group and FSC declaration must be confirmed for the order.

Manufacturing context

Environmental management & applicable documentation

ISO 14001 at the Vietnam Core Factory

HC Packaging Vietnam Company Limited holds ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system certification at its Vietnam Core Factory in Bau Bang Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Certificate 240752.01.EMS.GS25 is valid until 9 September 2027. This applies to the certified site's environmental management system; it does not certify the environmental performance of every product or cover every factory.

Renewable-energy initiatives

HC Packaging incorporates renewable energy initiatives into its manufacturing operations, including rooftop solar energy at applicable production facilities.

Water-based adhesives, soy-based inks and solvent-reduction processes can be considered where applicable. Confirm the printing, adhesive and finish specification for the project.

HC Packaging team working with packaging components
Packaging operations across the HC Packaging network.

Review what applies

Request relevant certification and compliance documentation for the proposed product and production site. Holder, site, scope, validity and order requirements determine what applies.

Explore applicable compliance evidence

Review by project

Balance material choices with product protection

Bring the product and intended use first. Review these requirements together before approving a custom packaging specification.

  1. Define the brief

    Share dimensions, quantity, shipping conditions, destination market and the sustainability or certification requirements you need to meet.

  2. Compare the specification

    Review material, structure, coatings, finish and product fit. Confirm applicable sourcing claims and documentation for the proposed order.

  3. Review the sample

    Check the sample against the agreed packaging specification before proceeding to production.

Explore development & production services

Explore the right packaging path

HC Packaging has four factories: two in China and two in Vietnam. Manufacturing site is confirmed during quoting.

Start with your brief

Start a sustainable packaging project

Share your product, size, quantity, preferred material, artwork, timing and any certification requirements. We can review the options for your custom project.

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Project planning

Standard MOQ
Molded pulp / bagasse / molded fiber: 10,000 pcs; all other packaging: 3,000 pcs.
Sample lead time
24–48 hours
Typical production lead time
2–5 weeks

Product, quantity and process requirements may affect timing; confirm the schedule for your project.