Design and Analysis of Sustainable Kraft Paper-Based Cushioning System for Packaging

In this design, foam packaging for consumer products is replaced by the kraft paper cushioning system. The kraft paper is made into a cylindrical structure, with small cylindrical structures pasted to its outer walls. The cylindrical structure can withstand a high amount of stress, internally and externally. These cylindrical structures’ center points make an imaginary equilateral triangle. Therefore, the applied load is distributed equally across the cylinders and hexagonal structures. We can replace foam packaging with this kraft paper packaging. This design is expected to provide a more eco-friendly product than a normal packaging system. The interior design for the kraft paper is created as integrated cylindrical structures designed using Computer Aided Drawing (CAD). Various tests, such as on compression, impact, and vibration, were carried out. In this design, stimulation, cost comparison of the design, and manufacturing feasibility were examined.