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Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet

Mar 14th 2022

Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our PlanetEARTHDAY.ORG, the global Earth Day organizer, announced the 2022 theme - “Invest In Our Planet” Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG, said this to help e … read more

Choosing Between Reusable Mailers and Poly Mailers

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Mar 8th 2022

Choosing Between Reusable Mailers and Poly Mailers by Saloni Doshi  • published March 8, 2022 • 5 min read   { "__s … read more

This Common Packaging is a Recycling Nightmare

Mar 2nd 2022

Energy Bars and Foil Lined Packaging: A Tale of Two Crazes The Emergence of Foil Lined Film You likely think of balloons when you hear the word mylar. But Mylar is the brand name … read more

​Introducing Sustainable Business Cards and Hang Tags

Feb 8th 2022

Sustainable Business Cards and Hang Tags | EcoEnclose We are excited to introduce eco-friendly business cards and hang tags into our line of earth-friendly notecards. Shop EcoEnclose 100% Recycled Bus … read more

When To Consider Reusable Packaging for Ecommerce (in 2022)

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Feb 3rd 2022

by Saloni Doshi published February 3, 2022 • 4 min read Reusable packaging is a no brainer in certain areas, such as reusable grocery totes, refillable glass jars, … read more

10 Steps to Finding Your Perfect Sustainable Packaging

Jan 19th 2022

10 Steps to Finding Sustainable Packaging | EcoEnclose We know the search for the packaging to ship your online orders can be daunting. EcoEnclose offers dozens of different packaging solutions, each … read more

Custom Packaging: Is it Worth it to Ship in Style?

Jan 19th 2022

Long story short - yes. Custom packaging is worth the investment. As with many things in life, it also depends. It depends on how well you utilize it to maximize your investment. If you want to m … read more

Moving Your Fulfillment Center to a Sustainable Packaging Strategy

Posted by Sarah Quirk on Jan 14th 2022

Moving Your Fulfillment Center to a Sustainable Packaging Strategy Download a PDF of this guide here for easy reading and sharing. More and more brands are making sustainable packaging a priority in t … read more

A Look Back at 2021: Reflections and Lessons Learned

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Dec 27th 2021

2021 Reflections and Sustainability Lessons | EcoEnclose When each year comes to a close, we reflect on what we've accomplished, where we fell short, and the lessons we will bring into the new year. W … read more

The Collective Impact of Our EcoAlly Community in 2021 (So Far!)

Nov 16th 2021

The Collective Impact of EcoAllies in 2021 | EcoEnclose Every day, I reflect on how lucky we are to work with such a passionate, committed group of eco-minded brands. 2021 has brought new levels of co … read more

The Glasgow Climate Pact 2021

Nov 14th 2021

The 2021 Glasgow Climate Pact Explained | EcoEnclose TL;DR: The Glasgow Climate Pact was signed last Saturday, with a handful of key wins and some outcomes that were major disappointments to climate a … read more

Are Next-Generation Fibers The Future of Sustainable Paper?

Nov 4th 2021

The Future is Next-Generation Fibers In 2021, EcoEnclose signed a procurement policy with Canopy Pack4Good. Canopy is an incredible organization “that protects the world’s forests, species … read more

Eco-Friendly Protective Packaging Options

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Oct 27th 2021

Eco-Friendly Protective Packaging Options by Saloni Doshi  • published October 27, 2021 • 4 min read                 &nb … read more

GreenWrap Dispensers: Refillable versus Disposable

Oct 25th 2021

Refillable vs Disposable GreenWrap Dispensers | EcoEnclose GreenWrap is one of our favorite protective packaging solutions. It features a honeycomb die cut paper that expands with tension (applied by … read more

The Impact of Pigments, Adhesives and Release Liners

Oct 21st 2021

The Impact of Pigments, Adhesives, and Liners | EcoEnclose EcoEnclose is on a mission to achieve true packaging circularity, in which packaging is recycled back into itself countless times, the n … read more

Minimize Shipping Damage in Your Ecommerce Deliveries

Oct 18th 2021

How to Minimize Shipping Damage in eCommerce | EcoEnclose Depending on the source you find, it seems that anywhere from 2% to 11% of small carrier shipments arrive with some level of damage. Over the … read more

​Ten Lessons From the Sustainability Goals of Leading Brands

Sep 1st 2021

10 Sustainability Lessons from Top Brands | EcoEnclose I love learning what different businesses of all sizes are up to when it comes to sustainability. In fact, my favorite part of running EcoEn … read more

Beyond the Box: Best Eco-Friendly Shipping & Packaging Accessories

Aug 18th 2021

Best Eco-Friendly Shipping & Packaging Accessories Do you ship your products in  corrugated shipping boxes? If so, you likely already realize that your shipping box is just the beginning! Box … read more

Plastic Free Is Just the Beginning, Seek Out Sustainable Natural Fibers

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Aug 17th 2021

Plastic Free Is Just the Beginning Over the past year, we've been excited to see so many brands of all sizes adopt ambitious sustainable packaging goals.  As more and more companies decide to … read more

Aluminum versus Glass versus Plastic: What Single Use Packaging Option is Best

Jul 29th 2021

Aluminum versus Glass versus Plastic While EcoEnclose focuses on sustainable packaging for ecommerce, we often get questions about primary product packaging. Specifically, we are asked question … read more

Nine Recycling Myths Busted

Jul 20th 2021

9 Recycling Myths Busted and What to Do Instead | EcoEnclose The starting point of any sustainable ecommerce packaging strategy is to ensure packaging is recyclable. In the last three years, a handful … read more

What to Look for in Eco-Friendly Packaging & Supplies

Jul 16th 2021

What to Look for in Eco-Friendly Packaging | EcoEnclose Sustainable packaging can no longer be an afterthought. Your customers are actively seeking brands that prioritize eco-friendly packaging. Nearl … read more

Paper vs. Plastic: Which Should I Use for My Packaging?

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jun 12th 2021

by Saloni Doshi  • published June 12, 2021 • 3 min read One of the most common sustainable packaging questions we get: Should I go with paper mailers or po … read more

Custom Notecards Can Tell Your Packaging Story

Jun 1st 2021

Custom Notecards to Share Your Brand Story | EcoEnclose Sustainable packaging is not just good for the planet, it is good business. 73% of consumers are more likely to buy a product packaged sust … read more

Using QR Codes to Tell Your Sustainable Packaging Story

May 24th 2021

QR Codes for Sharing Your Eco Packaging Story | EcoEnclose You’ve made the investment in sustainable packaging. Now it’s time to tell the world (or at least your customers). 73% of consume … read more

Takeaways from SPC Impact 2021 and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition

May 10th 2021

SPC Impact 2021: Key Packaging Takeaways | EcoEnclose As a member of the  Sustainable Packaging Coalition, we had a chance to join SPC Impact 2021, a virtual event focused on sustainable pac … read more

Minimum Order Quantities: What They Are and Why We Have Them

May 7th 2021

Why Minimum Order Quantity Exists for Custom Packaging Post production printing has low minimum order quantities (usually starting around 500 units) but requires more limited print capabilities and hi … read more

Restore Our Planet: Yes, It Is Possible

Apr 20th 2021

Restoring the Planet Is Possible—Here’s Proof | EcoEnclose The theme of  Earth Day 2021 - Restore Our Planet - may seem farfetched, especially if you’ve binge watched too many d … read more

The Most Important Question to Ask when Seeking Sustainable Packaging

Apr 20th 2021

Key Question for Sustainable Packaging Choices | EcoEnclose How Much Post Consumer Waste Does It Have? To us, the number one question to help you evaluate a packaging option should be around post-cons … read more

Post Consumer vs Post Industrial Recycled Content

Apr 5th 2021

Post Consumer vs Post Industrial Recycled Content If you’ve spent even a few minutes on our website, you likely know that EcoEnclose is maniacally focused on recycled content. Maximizing recycl … read more

Custom Packaging: Inline Printing Inspiration

Mar 31st 2021

Custom Packaging: Inline Printing Inspiration When printing custom packaging, high-volume orders allow for more customization at a lower cost per unit. These orders utilize inline printing, whi … read more

Earth Month 2021: 21 Tips to Help You Honor the Planet this April

Mar 1st 2021

Earth Month 2021: 21 Tips to Help You Honor the Planet this April The theme of Earth Day 2021 is “Restore Our Earth,” a fitting and hopeful message to help kick off a decade the United Nat … read more