Around the globe, brand values and consumer expectations are driving more environmentally conscious policies and spending aimed at ameliorating the negative environmental impacts of carbon emissions, material waste, energy consumption and limited resources. While sustainability in the retail space began as just a buzzword, the global pandemic underscored the importance of nature for mental and physical well-being — and how sustainability plays a critical role in protecting it.
Today, it is now essential for brands to align with customer demand for sustainability to remain competitive in the evolving retail space. Shoppers are researching the products they buy and the brands they support — and they’re prepared to make different choices if sustainability is not a priority. In fact, nearly six in 10 consumers say they are willing to change their shopping habits to reduce environmental impact.
As material science and packaging engineering advances, retail brands have more eco-friendly packaging options for a wide range of products at their fingertips than ever before. With retailers increasingly feeling the pressure to reduce their impact on the environment, we are proud to have been utilizing sustainable packaging for our boxes since 2011. Though our partnership with Emerald Brand, we are able to provide the national luxury retailers with whom we work affordable sustainable packaging solutions made from sustainable alternative materials, such as bagasse, wheat, clay, corn and plant starch.
By using sustainable packaging material or using less material in general, Wrap & Send is making a significant difference for our planet. Check out our total environmental impact savings from 2021:
221
Pounds of FSC Paper Used
1,746,822
Total Energy Saved (kWh)
147
Total GHG CO2 Saved
=
58
Miles Saved in a Driven Car
7,618
Total Trees Avoided
=
178,177
Reams of Copy Paper
3,136,509
Gallons of Water
=
8,709
Hours of Lawn Watering
49
Pounds of Plastic
=
4,420
Plastic Bags
18,158
Pounds of Landfill Waste
=
4
Dumpsters
Clearly, we’re doing our small part to help reduce waste, optimize retail supply chains and ultimately save the planet. Sustainability has been one of our key values for over a decade, and we are proud that our expert packing and shipping solutions are helping retail organizations hit their sustainability targets.
If your brand needs help rising to meet the challenge of retail’s sustainable future, send us a note to discover how we can meet your sustainable packaging needs!
