It’s a different world from what it used to be years ago – commercially and environmentally. More and more consumers, especially those that fall into the millennial generation, are seeking to do business with companies that demonstrate corporate responsibility and embrace sustainability without compromising quality and affordability. In many transactions, the shipping and packaging products may be the first things that customers see of your business. Plus Packaging’s environmentally friendly packaging products can help you make that great first impression. All the while you’ll be carrying out efforts that help support a healthy environment.
Some of our eco-friendly packaging options include:
- Custom eco-friendly mailers
- Custom packing tape – Our tape is recyclable and made with water-based inks!
- Custom paper retail bags
Why Are Eco Friendly Packaging Materials So Important?
An Environmental Standpoint
Never before has society been more aware of the effects of human damage to the ecosystems of the world. From the global water crisis to air pollution and saturated landfills to climate change, consumers are beginning to make a conscious effort to use sustainable materials when practicable. It only makes sense that businesses of all sizes follow suit, but especially small businesses that are so closely connected with consumers. While cost and convenience may still reign as the top factors in a buyer’s decisions about products to purchase, environmental responsibility is becoming increasingly important.
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition offers a comprehensive definition of sustainable packaging – which has been widely adopted by environmentally friendly packaging companies and the packaging industry in general:
- Beneficial, safe, and healthy for individuals and communities throughout its life cycle
- Meets market criteria for performance as well as cost
- Sourced, manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy
- Optimizes the use of renewable/recycled source materials
- Manufactured using clean technologies and best practices
- Made from healthy materials throughout the life cycle
- Designed to optimize materials and energy
- Effectively recovered and used in biological or industrial closed-loop cycles
An Economical Standpoint
While the positive environmental effects of small businesses using sustainable and eco friendly packaging are fairly obvious, more businesses are realizing that as the number of environmentally-conscious consumers grows, so does the demand for sustainable materials and products. In fact, a significant number of consumers across different age groups have stated that they are willing to pay a little extra for products that align with their “green” sensibilities.
As more industries and governments adopt green initiatives, it would only make sense for companies to keep up and adapt so they can remain viable commercially. In meeting our packaging company’s own green initiatives, Plus Packaging proudly offers a line of eco-friendly packaging and shipping products that have helped businesses transition to greener, more sustainable practices while keeping up with consumer demand.
Eco-Friendly Packaging Supplies from a Premier Company
Plus Packaging is proud to be an industry leader when it comes to offering and promoting eco-friendly product packaging within our lines of stock and custom products. Any business that packages or ships its product can benefit from these environmentally friendly materials.
Eco-Friendly Packaging for Small Business Retailers
From a mall outlet store to a small artisanal shop, retail bags and packaging materials are used for the convenience of customers as well as to display the business’ branding. Plus Packaging has many environmentally friendly packaging options to choose from. For example, recyclable kraft paper bags decorated with a stamp, foil accents, gift grade custom tissue paper, and printed ribbons. Or, a non-woven tote bag that can be used time and time again.
Eco-Friendly Food Packaging
The trend shift towards sustainable packaging has been seen in the restaurant and food industry, as well. A business may also choose to use recycled packaging products that are made from up to 40% recycled material. Eco friendly food packaging is not only sustainable, but it is high- quality, durable and custom designed by Plus Packaging.
Eco-Friendly Packaging for Mail Order Businesses
For businesses or organizations that serve mail order consumers in any capacity, Plus Packaging offers a wide array of custom shipping bags and eco-friendly shipping boxes, including options that are reinforced with nylon for added strength. For an extra layer of security, 100% recyclable and biodegradable crinkle cut paper can be used. Our custom packing tape is also recyclable and made with water-based inks.
As a dedicated green business, Plus Packaging believes that it is possible to incorporate eco friendly packaging and shipping materials into almost any business. Contact us and find out how we can make your transition into a more environmentally conscious world an easy one.
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