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‘Greening up’ parcel shipping strategies – part 1
Choose recycled content
There are a variety of certifications designed to ensure that the box you use when shipping is environmentally friendly. Since all paper starts with trees, use a box that came from sustainably managed forests.
Use eco-friendly filling material
Styrofoam — that old standby used to insulate products against bumps, drops, heat and cold — can be hazardous to the environment in a number of ways. Not only is the petroleum-based product non-sustainable, its manufacturing process also generates a tremendous amount of waste.
To avoid fuel-based fillers, you fibrous blocking materials such as corrugated inserts can be used.
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