Carbon Footprint Reduction

We avoid using plastic or Styrofoam filler material, and instead our primary filler and cushion material consists of loose packing paper, honeycomb packing paper & eco-friendly biodegradable packing peanuts made from corn. 

Our primary boxes are corrugated mailer that fold together, and require only one edge to be sealed. This helps avoid excess waste. For the time being, we are using an adhesive tape to seal that one edge, but this is the superior option to other options, like paper tape, for a few reasons. Unfortunately, much of the paper tape is not industrially recyclable, as it is reinforced with fiberglass strands that are difficult to remove and have a complex recycling process. Paper tape, although widely used in an attempt to be more eco-friendly, is a major failure point in shipping, as it is not nearly as sturdy as traditional tape. Paper tape rips and loses adhesive more easily, potentially causing damage and more waste during shipping, and is many times rectified with regular shipping tape placed over it when it does fail. So, although it may not be ideal, we feel like traditional tape is still the most productive and effective way to seal a package and have less waste in the end.

Some of our products are wrapped in what looks like a plastic, which is true. The good news?! It is a product called Biolifin, which is an eco friendly alternative to traditional plastic wrap that is industrial compostable, breaks down within months, instead of decades, and biodegrades into biomass plant food rather than harmful micro plastics! 

Although there is still a long ways to go in our carbon footprint reduction, we believe we are on the right track, and making necessary changes as we go. We are also always open to suggestions and new ideas on how to improve, so please feel free to voice your opinions and ideas. We do listen!