EcoEnclose Blog

We are thrilled to work with StartUp FASHION, which helps independent startup designers grow their businesses by giving them the confidence they need to move forward, the community they need t … read more

Being an entrepreneur can be stressful. When those stresses get to be too much, taking a break to get away and travel becomes more of a necessity. Travel is beneficial for reducing stress, helpin … read more

It may seem like a silly question, but before we can go into detail about plastic-free packaging, it’s important that we answer the question, what is plastic? With conscious companies and indi … read more

Does your business want to participate in World Cleanup Day 2019? Are you nervous about how complicated it is to organize your team for an event like this? Read on for a step by step guide to organ … read more

Knowing how to recycle (and what to recycle) seems like it should be obvious, but we’ve all had that moment - staring at an item wondering “is this recyclable?” Then either tossing it into the garb … read more

Eco-friendly e-commerce businesses are entrepreneurial efforts that make a commitment to run their business with the environment's best interest in mind. These people want a sustainable future f … read more

Energy Bars and Foil Lined Packaging: A Tale of Two CrazesThe emergence of foil lined film When you hear "Mylar," you likely think of balloons.  But Mylar is actually the brand name for … read more

As your company grows, so (typically) does your waste. The companies we work with always seem to be looking for new ways to up their sustainability game - sourcing better inputs to their products, … read more

The 100% Recycled Paper Apparel Mailer is EcoEnclose's answer to the request - "Can I get a Paper Mailer with the Strength and Durability of a Poly Mailer?" This new product was the r … read more

Sustainability is a broad concept that can be hard for adults to grasp, much less children. Teaching children what sustainable living really means is not just about giving them a glimpse of the big … read more

Running a Good Company or Donating Proceeds A question that often comes up in our internal meetings - “Should we donate a portion of our proceeds to environmental causes?” or “Should we purchase … read more

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, May 23, 2019 - EcoEnclose, the world’s first line of completely sustainable shipping supplies has announced a new product line of Zero Waste Stickers and Release Lin … read more

Last week, UN’s Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services released a study conducted by 150 experts from 50 countries. This  report showed that nature … read more

A lot of attention has been given to the China Recycling Ban. But there has been less attention given to the immense challenges facing the composting industry, which has been taxed by the ever incr … read more

Paper is ubiquitous. We learn to read and write on it. Half of what we buy is packaged in some form of it. Our mail is filled with it.  But then, when you begin making decisions on things li … read more

We are so excited to have just released our Paper Apparel Mailer!  With this latest addition, EcoEnclose now offers FIVE different types of paper-based mailers (in addition to our 100% re … read more

EcoEnclose recently became an APR Recycling Demand Champion! As a demand champion, we are committing to increasing the percentage of domestically manufactured, post-consumer plastic resin used through … read more

We were so thrilled to launch the  Zero Waste Label Release Liner - a one of a kind 100% recycled, curbside recyclable release liner.  The day we announced this exciting new offering … read more

A question we’re hearing a lot recently...what happens to recycled poly mailers now that China isn’t taking our plastic? It’s a great question and we love hearing it because it reinforces just how … read more

Business typically have three shipping partners to choose from - USPS, UPS and FedEx. For many (especially those who ship a lot of lightweight similarly sizes and shaped items), USPS is the cheapes … read more

Packing tape, stickers and labels are often misunderstood. We frequently get questions like: "Should I choose your cello tape, kraft flatback tape or water activated tape?" "Do y … read more

Did you know that there are over 300 eco-related certifications and product symbols today? How can a company trying to make sustainable choices navigate what certifications they need to look for? … read more

Step one in planning for a new year is taking stock in what we've learned from the past twelve months - celebrating the successes, studying the mistakes, and assessing how we've grown as an organiz … read more

If you haven't yet read the Outdoor Industry Association's piece on how outdoor brands are tackling product packaging challenges, we highly recommend doing that now. Author Helen Olsson bril … read more

What is even better than recycling your holiday decor responsibly? Letting your friends, family and customers know how to recycle everything from their gift wrap to their Christmas tree! We created … read more

Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year's holiday period than any other time of year. Disposable plates and cutlery, holiday cards, wrapping paper, ecommerce shippin … read more

Despite their simplicity, stickers seem to have exploded, even in an era of digital marketing and social media. Not entirely convinced of the resurgence of stickers? Let’s look at two compelling … read more

As you get ready for the 2018 holiday season, it is always helpful to be on top of important trends, new technologies, and potential obstacles you might face. Here, we share 10 important trends in the … read more

Looking for clear bags pre-printed with a suffocation warning? Click here to learn about and purchase our 100% Recycled Flap & Seals with Suffocation Warning! According to the& … read more

Products developed...check! Website up...check! Social media feeds launched...check! Bank account set up...check! Packaging and shipping strategy…? For many ecommerce businesses, finalizing the pac … read more

Inspiring change one moment at a time. Often, we at EcoEnclose find ourselves expanding our capabilities based on the requests of our amazing customers. When we first started our business, we were … read more

Do you ship your goods in corrugated boxes? Do you ship out hundreds of boxes a month (or even hundreds a week, or even a day!)? If you’re using eco-friendly packaging -- recycled shipping boxes … read more