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7 Creative Eco-friendly Packaging Examples

Nov 13th 2019

7 Creative Eco-friendly Packaging Examples & Tips When searching for eco-friendly packaging examples, it can often just seem like a bunch of brown cardboard. The truth is, however, that you can … read more

What is Zero Waste?

Nov 6th 2019

What is Zero Waste? | Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost Chances are you’ve heard the term Zero Waste before. #ZeroWaste has been used almost 4 millions times on Instagram, and there’s little doubt … read more

How to Cultivate Biodiversity Through Your Lawn Strategy

Oct 9th 2019

How to Cultivate Biodiversity Through Your Lawn Strategy A few months ago, we highlighted the UN's report on the lost of global biodiversity. One topic in this post led to many questions and … read more

2020: A Look Back, a Look Ahead - A Summary of Your Input

Oct 8th 2019

2020: A Look Back, a Look Ahead - A Summary of Your Input We fielded a survey in September to learn from YOU about the state of eco-friendly businesses today - what are you most proud of, excited ab … read more

The Anatomy of a Memorable Holiday Shipping Package

Sep 30th 2019

The Anatomy of a Memorable Holiday Shipping Package In 2018, shoppers delivered the strongest holiday sales increase for U.S. retailers in six years. Overall, U.S. consumers spent over $850 billi … read more

Q&A With StartUp FASHION Businesses: Her Riding Habit, Poppy Row and Miakoda

Sep 27th 2019

Packaging Q&A With Fashion Businesses We are thrilled to work with StartUp FASHION, which helps independent startup designers grow their businesses by giving them the confidence they need to … read more

How to Recycle: Tips and Tricks to Get Started

Aug 19th 2019

How to Recycle: Tips and Tricks to Get Started 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 rec … read more

10 Ecofriendly Ecommerce Business Ideas & Their Benefits

Posted by Alison Brown on Aug 13th 2019

10 Eco-Friendly Ecommerce Business Ideas & Their Benefits Eco-friendly e-commerce businesses are entrepreneurial efforts that make a commitment to run their business with the environment's bes … read more

Little Throwaways That Have a Big Impact on Waste

Jul 25th 2019

Little Throwaways That Have a Big Impact on Waste 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 … read more

100% Recycled Paper Apparel Mailer - What We've Learned in the First Month!

Jun 12th 2019

100% Recycled Paper Apparel Mailer - What We've Learned The 100% Recycled Paper Apparel Mailer is EcoEnclose's answer to the request - "Can I get a Paper Mailer with the Strength and Durab … read more

Running a GOOD Company or Donating Proceeds: Which Generates a Better Impact?

Jun 5th 2019

Running a GOOD Company or Donating Proceeds: Better Impact? Running a Good Company or Donating Proceeds A question that often comes up in our internal meetings - “Should we donate a porti … read more

EcoEnclose Announces Zero Waste Sticker and Liners

Posted by Saloni Doshi on May 24th 2019

EcoEnclose Announces Zero Waste Sticker and Liners LOUISVILLE, Colorado, May 23, 2019 - EcoEnclose, the world’s first line of completely sustainable shipping supplies has announced a new pro … read more

UN Report on Global Biodiversity: Nature's Decline and What We Can Do

May 13th 2019

UN Report on Global Biodiversity Last week, UN’s Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services released a study conducted by 150 experts from 50 countries. This&nb … read more

8 Things to Know About Compost Facilities and 6 Tips To Be a Responsible Composter

May 10th 2019

8 Things to Know About Compost Facilities | Responsible Compost A lot of attention has been given to the China Recycling Ban. But there has been less attention given to the immense challenges facing … read more

Why Recycled, Recyclable Release Liners Are Important

Mar 28th 2019

What are Recycled Release Liners Important? We are thrilled to have launch the Zero Waste Label Release Liner - a one of a kind 100% recycled, curbside recyclable release liner. … read more

China's Recycling Ban Impact and 6 Ways You Can Help

Mar 20th 2019

China's Recycling Ban Impact and 6 Ways You Can Help 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 an … read more

Eco-Friendly Stickers, Labels and Tape: Find The Right Match For Your Packaging

Feb 5th 2019

Eco-friendly Stickers & Tape: What's Right For Your Packaging? Packing tape, stickers and labels are often misunderstood. We frequently get questions like: "Should I choose your cello tap … read more

A Look Back at 2018: Reflections and Lessons Learned

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jan 10th 2019

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

Bagged and Tagged: Reflections on Outdoor Brands' Sustainable Packaging Initiatives

Dec 27th 2018

Reflections on Outdoor Brands' Sustainable Packaging If you haven't yet read the Outdoor Industry Association's piece on how outdoor brands are tackling product packaging challenges, we hi … read more

The Remarkable Social Power of Sticker Marketing

Nov 28th 2018

The Remarkable Social Power of Sticker Marketing Despite their simplicity, stickers seem to have exploded, even in an era of digital marketing and social media. Not entirely convinced of the resu … read more

10 Creative Ways to Reuse Corrugated Boxes

Mar 5th 2018

10 Creative Ways to Reuse Corrugated Boxes 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-frien … read more

Bubble Mailers vs Padded Mailers: What’s the smarter packaging choice?

Jan 17th 2018

Bubble Mailers vs Padded Mailers: What’s Smarter? Check out our Definitive Guide to Protective Mailers for the most up-to-date information. Looking for a padded shipping mailer with som … read more

A Look Back at 2017: Reflections and Lessons Learned

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Dec 28th 2017

10 Lessons We Learned in 2017 at EcoEnclose This is my favorite letter of the year. Your inside look into our annual practice of reflecting and taking stock in what we accomplished, where we failed … read more

2017 Environmental Year In Review

Dec 21st 2017

2017 Environmental Year In Review With just a few weeks to go in 2017, it seems like an important time to reflect on environmental themes and climate-related news this year and think about what is a … read more

Is Online Shopping Eco-Friendly?

Nov 1st 2017

Is Online Shopping Eco-Friendly? If you’re an eco-conscious, e-commerce business and/or online shopper, chances are you’ve wondered, “is online shopping eco-friendly? . As with so many things rel … read more

Eco Packaging Deserves Great Eco Branding: A Quick Guide

Aug 16th 2017

Eco Packaging Deserves Great Eco Branding: A Quick Guide Have you made an effort to choose eco-friendly packaging? If so, you ROCK! Thank you for supporting Mother Earth. But, do your customers kn … read more

E-Commerce and Sustainable Packaging

Apr 2nd 2017

E-Commerce and Sustainable Packaging Ameripen (American Institute for Packaging and the Environment) recently released a free white paper describing the unique sustainability challenges e-commece … read more

Our 2017 #EcoResolutions

Jan 15th 2017

Oh January, how I love thee – a new year, a fresh outlook, and a chance to commit (or recommit) to what’s important. And 2017 will be different! Gone are the days of my half-baked resolutions (s … read more

15 Things We Learned Through EcoEnclose (And Life) in 2016

Dec 29th 2016

15 Things We Learned Through EcoEnclose (And Life) in 2016 Political winds might change; but individuals, small teams and businesses can and will remain climate change leaders. Of course, policy a … read more

Giving Back to Grow Your Business

Oct 26th 2016

Giving Back to Grow Your Business The holiday season is nearly here – a time to be thankful, show love, and give back. With this in mind, it is hard not to notice a wonderful trend among EcoEnclose … read more

Inventory Planning for the Holidays

Sep 19th 2016

Inventory Planning for the Holidays Who’s got a rich uncle?? Not I, and I’m guessing maybe not you… so we can’t bleed cash on overstocking the warehouse. Overstocking can also lead to waste – whic … read more

5 Inspiring Upcycling Companies and 5 Takeaways

Aug 3rd 2016

5 Inspiring Upcycling Companies and 5 Takeaways “Upcycling is the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful and often beautiful.” Upcycling has to … read more