EcoEnclose Blog

Your Tactical Guide to Preparing for Plastic-Free July — At Any Stage of Business

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jun 16th 2025

by Saloni Doshi  • published June 17, 2025 • 6 min read Every package is a chance to tell your sustainability story — and in July, brands have a uniq … read more

Recycled vs Recyclable: What's The Difference and Why Do They Matter?

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jun 2nd 2025

by Saloni Doshi  • published June 3, 2025 • 8 min read “Recyclable.” “Recycled.” These two words look similar at first glance, and … read more

EcoEnclose's Four Key Takeaways From the Certification Process

Posted by Saloni Doshi on May 19th 2025

by Saloni Doshi  • updated May 20, 2025 • 14 min read Since our initial publishing of our Guide to Sustainable Certifications, our depth of knowledge and o … read more

What I’m Hearing (and Feeling) From the Field

Posted by Saloni Doshi  on May 5th 2025

by Saloni Doshi  • published May 6, 2025 • 6 min read Reflections on Circularity, Innovation, and the Road Ahead Over the past few weeks, EcoEnclose … read more

This Earth Day, Make Sure Your Packaging Measures Up

Posted by Saloni Doshi  on Apr 21st 2025

by Saloni Doshi  • published April 22, 2025 • 9 min read Put your sustainability values front and center with packaging that makes an impact. Earth Month a … read more

How to Avoid Greenwashing: Current Legislation, Best Practices, and Real-World Examples

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Apr 18th 2025

by Saloni Doshi  • published April 18, 2025 • 9 min read Greenwashing is a growing concern among eco-conscious businesses and customers alike. While sustai … read more

Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Your Packaging: What Now

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Apr 15th 2025

by Saloni Doshi  • published April 15, 2025 • 6 min read The current economic and political landscape is riddled with uncertainty: rising costs, shifting t … read more

Flexi-Hex®: A Fresh Approach to Packaging

Posted by Saloni Doshi  on Apr 14th 2025

by Saloni Doshi published April 14, 2025 • 6 min read We’re in an exciting era for sustainable packaging. Conscious consumers are more discerning than ever. In … read more

Women In Sustainability: Eight Leaders Who Have Made an Impact for Good

Posted by Jessica Downing on Mar 26th 2025

by Jessica Dowding • published March 26, 2025 • 9 min read As we reach the close of Women's History Month, we want to highlight several of the thousands of insp … read more

Sustainability Decisions In 2025: How an Uncertain Policy Landscape is Influencing ESG Decisions

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Mar 23rd 2025

by Saloni Doshi published March 23, 2025 • 10 min read The first few months of 2025 have been tumultuous on many fronts, and the world of sustainable business is no … read more

USPS Services and Packaging Requirements in 2025

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Mar 9th 2025

by Saloni Doshi  & Meghan O'Neal • published March, 9 2025 • 10 min read Businesses typically choose between three main shipping partners—USPS, U … read more

How EcoEnclose Evaluates Novel Materials

Posted by Sarah Quirk on Mar 7th 2025

by Sarah Quirk published March 7, 2025 • 10 min read At EcoEnclose, our mission is to create truly sustainable packaging solutions to support the forward-thinking br … read more

EPR Packaging Laws: Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Mar 4th 2025

by Saloni Doshi published March 4, 2025 • 6 min read This post outlines responses to frequently asked questions about US Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility l … read more

The Global Plastics Treaty: What It Is, Where it Stands, How it Affects Brands

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Feb 7th 2025

by Saloni Doshi  • published February 7, 2025 • 6 min read As the world increasingly turns its attention toward sustainability, brands are facing mounti … read more

Deforestation and Forestry Certifications

Posted by Sarah Quirk on Jan 10th 2025

by Sarah Quirk published January 10, 2025 • 14 min read When using paper packaging, brands should opt for recycled content or promising next-generation alternatives … read more

Sustainable Packaging Trends of 2025

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jan 7th 2025

by Saloni Doshi published January 7, 2025 • 20 min read The past few years have seen significant evolutions in the packaging industry - some positive in terms of dri … read more

10 Steps to Develop Your 2025 Sustainability Plan

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Dec 11th 2024

by Saloni Doshi  • published December 11, 2024 • 33 min read We know our brands are looking ahead to 2025 and determining how to best set sustainability goals to move the nee … read more

Compostable versus Biodegradable Packaging

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Dec 6th 2024

by Saloni Doshi, & Meghan O'Neal updated December 6, 2024 • 11 min read   Choosing the right sustainable packaging isn’t a simple task. The difference … read more

Paper and Plastic Alternatives That Will Take Off In The Next 5 Years

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Dec 2nd 2024

by Saloni Doshi published December 2, 2024 • 6 min read Choosing the most effective packaging solution for your business takes time and effort, particularly when foc … read more

Tree Planting Initiatives: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Jessica Dowding on Oct 31st 2024

by Saloni Doshi  & Jessica Dowding  • published October 31, 2024 • 20 min read Tree planting initiatives and organizations have gained the spotlight in recent … read more

What’s the Difference Between Recyclable and Compostable Packaging?

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 28th 2024

by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal • posted October 28, 2024 If you’re interested in sustainable packaging and reducing your brand’s environmental impact, you&rsquo … read more

Lessons from Ethanol: Why Corn Isn’t the Sustainable Fossil Fuel Substitute We Think It Is

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 28th 2024

by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal • published October 28, 2024 • 4 min read Ethanol, the fuel that’s made from corn, has been touted as a sustainable alternative to … read more

Pantone vs. CMYK for Custom Branded Packaging

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Oct 22nd 2024

by Saloni Doshi  • published October 22, 2024 • 10 min read There are many acronyms in the world of colors - PMS, Pantone, CMYK, HEX, and RGB are mentioned frequently. … read more

What is the Most Sustainable Ink?

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Sarah Quirk on Oct 21st 2024

by Saloni Doshi & Sarah Quirk  • published October 21, 2024 • 18 min read We often get the questions: Are your inks soy-based? Are your inks vegetable-based? Are y … read more

Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): What It Means, Challenges, And More

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 20th 2024

D2C: A Complete Guide to Direct-To-Consumer Business Models Find what you needWhat does D2C mean?Challenges of direct-to-consumerSustainable packaging for direct-to-consumer companiesEco … read more

Reverse Logistics Companies and Strategies: How to Optimize Your Return Process

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 17th 2024

Reverse Logistics, Returns and Recommerce Reverse logistics is an important consideration in any eCommerce business. You must cultivate robust and scalable strategies that allow customer … read more

Right-Size Packaging: How to Choose the Correct Packaging Dimensions

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 17th 2024

by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal  • published October 17, 2024 • 5 min read Right-Size Your Sustainable Packaging Choosing sustainable packag … read more

What is Glassine?

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Sep 30th 2024

by Saloni Doshi  • published September 30, 2024 • 7 min read Have you ever encountered smooth, glossy paper that magically resists air, water, and grease? … read more

The Ultimate List of Eco-Friendly & Environmental Holidays [A Guide to Green Holidays]

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Sep 23rd 2024

by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal   • published September 23, 2024 • 11 min read Most of us already know about Earth Day. But did you know there are many … read more

Here’s What to do With Those Annoying Produce Stickers

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Sep 23rd 2024

by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal • published September 23, 2024 • 4 min read In the likely chance you’ve bitten into an apple only to discover that you’ve i … read more

Tissue Paper: To Recycle or Compost?

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Sep 22nd 2024

Being more sustainable can sometimes be challenging. As you become more conscious about your choices, you realize that things like the recyclability and compostability of materials are much mo … read more

Shipping Fragile Items: How to Package Your Breakables

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Sep 21st 2024

How to package fragile items for shipping Shipping fragile items is an art, especially for eCommerce companies concerned about waste. Failure to package your products properly inconvenie … read more