Sustainable Packaging Guide
Meet customer demand for eco-friendly shipping.
Material Comparison
| Material | Recyclable | Compostable | Cost |
|---|
| Corrugated | Yes | Yes | $ |
| Kraft paper | Yes | Yes | $ |
| Recycled poly | Varies | No | $$ |
| Corn starch | No | Yes | $$$ |
| Mushroom | Yes | Yes | $$$$ |
Customer Preferences
| Survey Result | Percentage |
|---|
| Prefer sustainable | 74% |
| Pay premium | 54% |
| Avoid plastic | 62% |
| Check packaging | 45% |
Cost Analysis
| Option | Cost per Package | vs Standard |
|---|
| Standard poly | $0.25 | Baseline |
| Recycled poly | $0.35 | +40% |
| Paper mailer | $0.45 | +80% |
| Compostable mailer | $0.55 | +120% |
Right-Sizing Impact
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|
| Less material | -20-30% packaging cost |
| Lower DIM weight | -15-25% shipping cost |
| Less void fill | -50% filler cost |
| Better unboxing | Higher satisfaction |
Implementation
Audit current packaging
Test sustainable alternatives
Calculate total cost impact
Communicate to customers
Track sustainability metricsExplore sustainable options →
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