The Better Packaging Co. Makes Reusable & Compostable Mailers
Laura McQuarrie — May 27, 2020 — Eco
References: betterpackaging & cosmeticsdesign
Over the last few months, there's been an increase in online shopping as brick-and-mortar stores faced temporary closures and it's become apparent that more sustainable ecommerce packaging solutions are necessary. The Better Packaging Co. makes mailers that are not only compact but also partially made from plants, reusable at least a few times and compostable. Although the brand recognizes that it's solution isn't totally circular, it helps to offer a better solution than plastics that are difficult to recycle. The Better Packaging Co.'s comPOST Range is made with 100% biodegradable and compostable materials, including corn starch, PLA—a bio-based material synthesized from corn—and PBAT.
Composting the mailers is easy, as they can be added with food scraps and garden waste.
Image Credit: The Better Packaging Co.
Composting the mailers is easy, as they can be added with food scraps and garden waste.
Image Credit: The Better Packaging Co.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Packaging - The rise in online shopping and consumers' increasing environmental awareness is driving demand for sustainable packaging solutions, creating opportunities for innovative, compostable and biodegradable materials.
2. Circular Economy - The trend toward circular economy thinking, where resources are reused rather than discarded, is driving demand for reusable and compostable packaging materials, creating opportunities to close the loop in e-commerce.
3. Green Logistics - Sustainable packaging and shipping practices are becoming a top priority for logistics companies, sparking innovation in the industry around eco-friendly transport modes and packaging options.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - The rise of e-commerce is fueling the demand for sustainable packaging options that can help reduce waste and environmental impact, creating opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves by providing eco-friendly solutions.
2. Manufacturing - Manufacturers are transforming the way they design and produce packaging by using materials that are compostable, reusable, and biodegradable, creating opportunities for innovation in materials science and production processes.
3. Logistics - Shippers and logistics providers are looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint through sustainable shipping practices and innovative packaging materials, creating opportunities for energy-efficient transport options and circular logistics systems.
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