As online shopping has grown, so has the amount of packaging material used to ship consumer goods and other products. Estimates show roughly 2.14 billion online shoppers rely on digital shopping and receive orders shipped in different types of packaging materials. In recent years, the recycling rate of generated packaging and other shipping materials has reached 53.9% — but there are alternative ways to reuse packaging material you receive from an online order.

Let’s break down how to reuse packaging materials to reduce waste with these practical, fun and creative ways to repurpose extra packaging material.

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When shipping Amazon orders, all businesses must follow Amazon’s Packaging Guidelines, known as “Frustration-Free Packaging.” Any product larger than 18” x 14” x 8” or weighing over 20 pounds must meet these requirements. Failure to comply could mean a financial penalty for your business. Read More…

Choosing the best shipping materials to protect your products is important. Packages are often tossed around, stuffed into crammed trucks and exposed to the elements on their route. To ensure that your products make it to your customers safely, it’s important to choose the best materials for shipping. With so many types of protective packaging options available, it can be difficult to decide which one is best.

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Shipping out items can be very stressful when it comes to thinking about the potential damage in transit. It’s important to protect your products during shipping, but how? You can prevent product waste and save money with these seven simple precautions.

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Thinking about switching to sustainable packaging? There is no better time than now. Consumers are placing a higher focus on eco-friendly packaging than ever before, pushing more product redesigns requiring new packaging.

Sustainable packaging is more than just good for your brand image. You can reduce your carbon footprint, eliminate toxins in your products, save on shipping costs and please more people to build a bigger audience. Discover more about the advantages of switching to sustainable packaging below.

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Everyone is looking for a way to save time and boost productivity. Your staff works hard to reach their efficiency goals, so arm them with tools that make the job easier. High-quality packaging materials save time and reduce labor costs by expediting shipping processes and protecting packages during transit.

Great Northern Fiber Interior Packaging™ develops cost-effective packaging solutions for any business. Our molded pulp inserts form around any product for rapid packing and reliable protection. Switch today to see how you’ll benefit.

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How long has it been since you’ve considered your shipping solutions? Whether you’re an e-commerce business or a brick-and-mortar company offering shipping and delivery, changing product packaging helps you better serve your customers. Your interior packaging deserves your attention because it significantly impacts customer satisfaction, labor costs, your carbon footprint and more.

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Fiber interior packaging, made from molded pulp, is a sustainable packaging solution. It can be customized to the shape of your product to provide optimal protection during transportation. Find out if molded fiber packaging is right for you.

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Consumers do most of their shopping during the holidays, and it’s a time when you can make extra sales — but more sales mean more shipping. If you want your business to have a smooth holiday season, it’s important that you plan ahead. Due to increased demand on delivery systems, shipping during this time of the year can slow down. You need an approach that will help you get packages to your customers safely and on time.

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Your customers want your products. Great! What’s next? You have to ship them.

If you’re an owner of a small e-commerce business, chances are high that you’ve already faced a few common shipping problems. You’re definitely not alone.

Shipping products to your customers is an important factor that determines the success of your business. Any problems you have with shipping your products can have a direct impact on sales, brand image, and growth.

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