Every industry around is trying to figure out ways to convert their particular niche of the business into something “green.” The shipping world is no different and whether you own a large business that ships hundreds of packages a day or you are shipping one package a week from your home, using green shipping supplies should be something that you are looking to do.
The word “green” is something that continues to get thrown around but not many people truly know what it means. Green is a term that has been used to designate when things are eco-friendly, save energy and can be recycled. All of these are necessary as we (meaning the entire world) have been wasting energy and using products that are harmful to the eco-system for decades.
Packing supplies are loaded with items that are harmful and a complete waste of money. The first example would be how people pad their shipping boxes. Whether they are using bubble wrap, air pillows or peanuts, most of the time these items are not even necessary. Substituting shredded newspapers will work just as effectively most of the time and won’t cost the average person a penny as they have them lying around the house.
When packing something that requires the extra cushion, there are biodegradable peanuts that can be used that will provide the same amount of cushion, but that will dissolve quickly in water. This makes them a much better alternative to the other types of packing peanuts that are made from Styrofoam and are very unfriendly in regards to the environment.
Always be sure to check for the “green” label or notation to make sure that environmentally friendly products are being used when using small shipping boxes and shipping supplies. While it may prove to be impossible to undo all of the damage that has been done in the past by not doing this, we can put our best foot forward in the future to make sure that our shipping habits no longer contribute to the demise of our environment.
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