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title: "No to Pillow-Packs: Why LD Davis Uses Smarter, Greener Packaging"
description: Discover why LD Davis offers sustainable, American-made glue and packaging alternatives that reduce waste and support your business’s eco goals.
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# [No to Pillow-Packs: Why LD Davis Uses Smarter, Greener Packaging](https://blog.lddavis.com/no-to-pillow-packs-why-ld-davis-uses-smarter-greener-packaging)

 Written by [LD Davis Team](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) | Jul 8, 2025, 1:39:32 PM

At LD Davis, sustainability isn’t just about what’s inside the box, it’s also about how it’s delivered.

While many international glue manufacturers, especially in Europe and Asia, continue to rely on plastic-heavy pillow-packaging, we’ve chosen a different path.

As a U.S.-based adhesive manufacturer, we’re proud to offer environmentally responsible, American-made solutions that reduce waste, improve safety, and lower shipping costs. Here’s why LD Davis rejects pillow-packing and why more businesses are making the switch.

## A Made-in-America Commitment to Sustainability

LD Davis adhesives are made right here in the United States using locally sourced ingredients, including recycled pharmaceutical gelatin.

But our [sustainability efforts go beyond the glue itself](https://www.lddavis.com/products/eco-friendly-glue/). We also prioritize **eco-conscious packaging** because a green product wrapped in wasteful plastic defeats the purpose.

Instead of pillow-packs, we use **carton-based packaging** that avoids single-use plastics in favor of more sustainable, recyclable alternatives. By reducing reliance on hard-to-recycle materials, we help our customers:

- Cut down on plastic waste
- Streamline their disposal process
- Support internal sustainability goals

## Why We Don’t Use Pillow-Packs

Pillow-packaging may be easy to produce, but it comes at a significant cost to the environment, your team’s safety, and your operational efficiency.

## 1. Cut Down on Plastic Waste

Plastic pollution remains one of the biggest environmental threats of our time. Pillow-packed adhesives are almost entirely plastic and typically not recyclable. That waste adds up quickly in landfills and in your business’s environmental footprint.

Our carton packaging uses **significantly less plastic**. It’s a more responsible choice for companies looking to align with modern environmental standards.

## 2. Safer, Cleaner, and Easier to Use

Opening pillow-packs often requires scissors, knives, or brute force. This not only slows down workflows it creates safety risks for your team.

LD Davis adhesives come in pre-scored glue blocks, molded like ice cubes, packed in recyclable cartons. There’s no need for blades, no risk of injury, and no messy spills.

## 3. A Better Fit for Modern Sustainability Goals

Today’s customers and partners expect environmentally responsible practices. Businesses are increasingly prioritizing **vendors that reflect their values** and that includes eco-friendly packaging.

When you work with LD Davis, you’re showing your commitment to:

- Reducing plastic use
- Supporting domestic manufacturing
- Building a greener supply chain

## 4. Smart for the Planet and for Your Budget

Our packaging doesn’t just reduce waste, it reduces costs.

Pillow-packed adhesives are often **less concentrated**, meaning you’re paying to ship more water and more weight. Our glue is **highly concentrated**, giving you more usable product per shipment and reducing your freight costs and environmental impact.

Plus, with less waste to dispose of, your operations stay leaner and cleaner.

## Make the Switch to Smarter Adhesive Solutions

LD Davis gelatin-based adhesives are proudly **made in the USA** from renewable, locally sourced ingredients—[including recycled gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/). And our thoughtful, low-waste packaging reflects the same care and responsibility as the glue itself.

If your current supplier is still sending adhesives in wasteful pillow-packs, it’s time to ask: **Is this really the best option for your business?**

Choose American-made adhesives that work better for your team and the environment. Contact us today to explore our sustainable adhesives and packaging solutions.

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