Eco-friendly, Sustainable Packaging – Boxes by Design

Posted on 5/16/2024

Eco-friendly, Sustainable Packaging      

               The Beauty of Corrugated Cardboard Boxes            

               The corrugated cardboard box is one of the most basic forms of sustainable packaging for shipping, e-commerce, gifting, and promotional items. It is recyclable, reusable, compostable, craft-worthy, and full of added value. When you add some ink and custom print it, customers find it to be even more valuable, essentially creating a branded item they want to hang onto.

               Recycled Packaging Materials            

               Our corrugated boxes are plastic-free and made from recycled paper. Recycled paper packaging is more sustainable because it reduces the demand for new raw materials and diverts waste from landfills. Sustainable packaging helps the environment and meets the needs of customers who insist on eco-friendly packaging options.            

               Recycled Packaging            

               Corrugated boxes are highly recyclable. They can be recycled multiple times without losing much of their strength or quality. Recycling corrugated boxes reduces the need for new raw materials and helps conserve natural resources. Additionally, the inks we use for our custom printing are certified recyclable. In a nutshell, everything we make is recyclable!            

               Compostable Packaging            

               Corrugated boxes are biodegradable, meaning they can break down naturally over time without harming the environment. This makes them an eco-friendly packaging option when compared to non-biodegradable materials like plastics. Thinner boxes have even been used as a weed barrier under mulch in some landscaping.

               A More Sustainable Manufacturing Process            

               The manufacturing process for corrugated boxes can vary regarding energy use and emissions. Sustainable practices like using renewable energy sources, reducing water usage, and minimizing waste can make the production process more eco-friendly. Compared to more traditional printing methods like flexo and litho, digital print technology uses less water, energy, and waste because it does not need printing plates. In addition, you only need to buy the exact quantity you need because digital printing allows for print runs in smaller lot sizes.

               Less Plastic Packaging Waste            

               Less plastic waste in our environment is a great thing. It's estimated that over 14 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year. Single-use plastic packaging adds to the environmental impact caused by plastic waste. Sustainable packaging, such as custom printed boxes, are a great way to have a positive effect on the environment.

               Certifications            

               Our boxes all carry the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. This certification indicates that the paper used to make the boxes comes from responsibly managed forests.

               Reusable Packaging            

               Corrugated boxes can often be reused multiple times before being recycled or discarded. Reusing boxes reduces the need for new packaging materials and extends the lifespan of the boxes. And when those boxes are beautiful? Well, the customer wants to keep them around even longer.

               Why choose Sustainable Packaging?            

               When you consider the entire lifecycle of the box, from FSC-certified raw materials to ease of both material and ink recyclability, infinite reuse, and eco-friendly manufacturing practices, custom printed boxes are a solid choice for discerning businesses with sustainability as one of their core values.