Looking to help your business reduce its carbon footprint? We've laid out some tips to consider below.
Decrease packaging material waste
Using the right-sized box is a quick way to become more eco-friendly! The smaller you can make your box, the less cardboard you will use... and the cheaper it will be to ship it 😉
Besides using a smaller box, you can also cut back on packaging material by slicing and dicing a box you already have ✂️ Check out this hooky-dandy video for more info on how to cut boxes down to size.
Use sustainable packing alternatives
Eco-friendly packing products are easy to come by 👍 If you have room in your budget, consider some of these eco-friendly brands next time you ship:
EcoEnclose: https://www.ecoenclose.com/
Paradise Packaging Company: https://www.paradisepackaging.co/store
Puffy Stuff: http://puffystufftn.com/products.html
Recycle packing supplies
If you've got any old packaging lying around the house, feel free to use it for a new shipment! Even an old Amazon box will do.
For cushioning, consider reaching out to your local newspaper, publishing, or recycling centers for unwanted paper products. Shipping your goods wrapped in locally-sourced packaging can also add a nice touch of personality 🤠
You can also save material that you receive in your own eCommerce deliveries, like bubble wrap, tissue, kraft paper, and more!
Offer free returns for your empty product containers
Offering free returns on empty product containers will help you save on additional packaging costs, and is also a great way to keeps your customers engaged!
We’ve made returns a breeze at Pirate Ship 💪 If you'd like more info, chat in with our Support Crew and ask about how you can start sending pay-on-use return labels today!
Take advantage of pickups from USPS and UPS
When USPS or UPS picks up your packages, you won't have to waste any gas driving to the Post Office or any UPS drop-off location 🚗 Since your local letter carriers and UPS workers are already out and about, you might as well have them swing by and grab your packages for you!
Check out these guides for more info on how to schedule a pickup on Pirate Ship:
You're already on your way!
Did you know that by shipping with USPS and UPS, your business is already taking steps to achieve more eco-friendly shipping? Clap your hooks and give yourself a round of applause!
You can read more about the USPS sustainability initiatives here 🌎
UPS also has its own sustainability initiatives that you can read about here 👌