Going green when you ship can help the planet.
Reduce your environmental footprint by changing the way you pack and ship presents. Using recycled or biodegradable shipping materials can help you prevent future waste, while shipping the package early can reduce the amount of energy used to transport the package. If you want to green your packaging but don't know how, here are five ways to start. Does this Spark an idea?
Recycled Packaging
Cut down your environmental footprint by using reused materials to package your present. Instead of purchasing packing peanuts to protect a package's contents, run used printer paper through a paper shredder and fill the box with paper strings. Instead of using air-filled plastic bags to soften the ride of the items in the package, simply wrap each item up in newspaper.
Reuse What You Have
Purchasing a materials and boxes for shipping or present wrapping is both costly and bad for the environment. Instead of paying several dollars for a box, gift bag or bubble wrap, gather bags and boxes during each holiday or special occasion and stockpile them for later use. If you don't have any boxes around, purchase mailing boxes that are made with 10 percent to 30 percent recycled content.
Say No to Styrofoam
Instead of using Styrofoam packing peanuts, which can be devastating to the environment, switch to cornstarch packing peanuts. These peanuts are made from corn starch and are biodegradable, dissolving in water to leave no toxic waste.
Purchase Green Packaging
If you don't have the time or resources to make your own green packaging, consider purchasing packaging materials from an environmentally friendly company. Eco-friendly packaging companies, such as Green Packaging, dedicate their businesses to providing customers and distributors with Earth-friendly alternatives to polluting packaging.
Ship Smart
Even if you wrap your present in recycled, all-natural material, when you choose to ship your package can change its impact on the environment. Ship the package early to prevent air travel, which uses more energy and emits more pollution than ground travel.
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