Techies Go Green member, Green Bubble, is proving that great packaging doesn’t have to be brand new. By specialising in reused packaging, they’ve already diverted 13,000 m² of bubble wrap—equivalent to 13 tonnes of plastic—from incineration and export.
If unrolled, that bubble wrap would stretch over 13 kilometres—longer than the journey from Dublin City Centre to Dublin Airport or a round-trip from Cork City Centre to Fota Wildlife Park. Instead of becoming waste, these materials are being reused, reducing Ireland’s demand for raw materials and lowering CO₂ emissions.
Green Bubble is leading the way in sustainable packaging solutions, giving materials like bubble wrap, foam rolls, hexacomb boards, and acetate sheets a second life. Their mission is clear: to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and add value to packaging that would otherwise be discarded.
How does it work?
They collect used bubble wrap, remove excess tape, and roll it back up into various lengths, making it ready for reuse. This high-quality, second-life packaging is sold to self-storage units, artists, ceramicists, SMEs, and people moving homes, proving that reused materials can meet a wide range of needs.
Beyond selling sustainable packaging, Green Bubble is actively driving change. They’ve worked closely with the Rediscovery Centre, The Earthy Marketplace, and Dublin/Fingal County Council to connect and educate local businesses on material reuse. As proud members of CRNI (Community Resources Network Ireland), they are part of a growing movement towards a circular economy.
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