Week 13 Sustainable Packaging

This week on Ours to Protect Max talks about how businesses can use more sustainable packaging.

Offer carbon-neutral shipping by off-setting emissions.

Ship items in bulk.

Use sustainable packaging materials that can be repurposed.

Offer a returns program for your empty product containers.

Recycle on behalf of your suppliers and offer shipping-friendly items.

Work with wholesalers to reduce individual shipments and limit return shipping. 

Reduce the size of your packaging.

Use compostable packaging and mailers.

 

Here’s a few websites if you want to know more:

www.repak.ie

www.antaisce.org