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Reusable Ecommerce

Ecommerce packaging solutions are made reusable to reduce waste

Trend - The growth of the ecommerce industry in recent years has brought on more packaging waste. Now, brands in this space are reducing their environmental impact with reusable packaging. Some brands are offering reusable packaging to be used at home, while others are offering mail-back programs.

Insight - Sustainability has become a priority for more consumers as the impact of climate change becomes increasingly apparent. Now, more people are looking for ways to reduce their personal impact on the environment--and are turning to brands that make this process easier.
Workshop Question - How is your brand effectively prioritizing sustainability?
Trend Themes
1. Reusable E-commerce Packaging - The ecommerce industry is reducing its environmental impact by offering reusable and multi-use packaging solutions that decrease waste and lead to more sustainable practices.
2. Eco-friendly Packaging Innovations - The surge in demand for sustainable product packaging is prompting innovators to introduce eco-friendly designs and supply them to ecommerce businesses.
3. Shipping Optimization - New technologies like GPS, temperature sensors, and unified services like Olive are transforming the delivery industry and making it more sustainable by optimizing delivery routes, ensuring the product remains undamaged during shipping, and reducing shipping emissions.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Industry - The packaging industry can reuse and optimize packaging design to help ecommerce businesses adopt a more sustainable approach to their business that puts reduces waste output and puts the environment first.
2. Ecommerce Industry - Ecommerce businesses require innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that make it easier and less costly to ship products and reduce their impact on the environment.
3. Delivery and Logistics Industry - Companies that provide delivery and logistics services are leveraging new technology to provide sustainable shipping solutions that cut carbon emissions, optimize delivery routes, and decrease waste output.
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Featured Examples

Multi-Use Shipping Packages
Multi-Use Shipping Packages
The Latest LivingPackets 'The Box' was at CES 2021
The latest LivingPackets ‘The Box’ was shown off at CES 2021 as the newest iteration that will actually see it being realized as a mass-produced shipping solution this spring. The... MORE
Eco E-Commerce Boxes
Eco E-Commerce Boxes
Boox Provides a Sustainable Alternative to Single-Use Shipping Boxes
Boox is a packaging supplier that offers a viable and cost-effective alternative to single-use shipping boxes with bags and boxes that are competitively priced. There’s the Boox Box, which is... MORE
Reusable E-Commerce Parcels
Reusable E-Commerce Parcels
RePack Offers Companies a Simple Reusable Packaging Solution
RePack is a Finnish startup that offers a unique reusable packaging service for e-commerce companies. The company aims to replace single-use shipping packaging with its own proprietary reusable... MORE
Reusable Packaging Portfolios
Reusable Packaging Portfolios
FedEx Express Debuts New FedEx Reusable Pack to Reduce Waste
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corp. transportation brand, recently unveiled the new FedEx Reusable Pack. As its name suggests, the new reusable packages were designed to be used more than... MORE
E-Commerce Packaging Aggregators
E-Commerce Packaging Aggregators
Olive Lets Shoppers Aggregate Their Orders Into One Shipment
Olive is a newly launched delivery and returns service that is on a mission to make e-commerce more sustainable, convenient, and efficient for online shoppers. More specifically, the company offers... MORE
Sustainable Waterproof Mailers
Sustainable Waterproof Mailers
RePack's Ecommerce Mailers are Made from Recycled Polypropylene
RePack is a company based in Finland that’s dedicated to providing more sustainable alternatives to ecommerce businesses that have to frequently ship small orders. The company’s... MORE

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