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What is Glassine?

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Oct 1st 2024

What is Glassine? Have you ever encountered smooth, glossy paper that magically resists air, water, and grease? That’s glassine. In this article, we'll explore what makes glassine unique and why i … read more

Shipping Fragile Items: How to Package Your Breakables

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Sep 23rd 2024

How to package fragile items for shipping Shipping fragile items is an art, especially for eCommerce companies concerned about waste. Failure to package your products properly inconveniences the cus … read more

USPS Services and Packaging Requirements in 2024

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Sep 23rd 2024

USPS Services and Packaging Requirements in 2024 Businesses typically choose between three main shipping partners—USPS, UPS, or FedEx. For many, USPS presents the cheapest option, especially for tho … read more

Tissue Paper: To Recycle or Compost?

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Sep 23rd 2024

Tissue Paper: To Recycle or Compost? Being more sustainable can sometimes be challenging. As you become more conscious about your choices, you realize that things like the recyclability and composta … read more

The Ultimate List of Eco-Friendly & Environmental Holidays [A Guide to Green Holidays]

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Sep 23rd 2024

The Ultimate List of Eco-Friendly and Environmental Holiday Most of us already know about Earth Day. But did you know there are many other environmental holidays to celebrate, too? Whether you’re a … read more

Here’s What to do With Those Annoying Produce Stickers

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Sep 23rd 2024

Here’s What to do With Those Annoying Produce Stickers In the likely chance you’ve bitten into an apple only to discover that you’ve ingested half the produce sticker, you may wonder, “Are stickers … read more

Sustainable Alternatives to Clear Poly Bags

Aug 26th 2024

Guide to Sustainable Inner Packaging EcoEnclose inner packaging solutions separate your goods, provide protection in transit, and present your products beautifully. Poly Bags with Seal … read more

Suffocation Warnings: Legal Packaging Requirements in 2024

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Aug 23rd 2024

Suffocation Warnings Packaging Requirements: Legal GuidelinesSummary: What Your Brand Needs to Know What Packaging Requires a Warning? Various state and city regulations require flexible film packag … read more

eCommerce Trends to Prepare for This Holiday Season (in 2024)

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Aug 20th 2024

For many eCommerce brands, the holiday season is one of the busiest and most impactful times of the year - but it can also be one of the most challenging.For conscious brands, meeting consumer demand … read more

Sustainable Packaging On a Budget

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jul 11th 2024

Creating a Sustainable Packaging Strategy On a Budget EcoEnclose partners with brands of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to small online stores. With over 50,000 brands served, we have found t … read more

Why We Prioritize Domestic Manufacturing

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jul 1st 2024

Why We Prioritize Domestic ManufacturingMost of the packaging solutions offered on EcoEnclose’s website are manufactured in the United States. As of the writing of this post, all of the mailers, shipp … read more

Align Your Packaging with Your Brand Refresh

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jun 13th 2024

EcoEnclose partners with brands of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to small online stores. With over 50,000 brands served, we have found that they share a commitment to sustainability and nee … read more

Case Study: Finding the Best Paper Mailer

Posted by Saloni Doshi on May 10th 2024

Here at EcoEnclose, we are 100% committed to your sustainable packaging success because we will only achieve our vision of packaging circularity if your eco-packaging project is a win. But what doe … read more

Case Study: Balancing Sustainability Goals with Cost Constraints

Posted by Saloni Doshi on May 2nd 2024

Here at EcoEnclose, we are 100% committed to your sustainable packaging success because we will only achieve our vision of packaging circularity if your eco-packaging project is a win. But what doe … read more

Carbon Neutral Shipping for EcoEnclose Orders

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Mar 29th 2024

Carbon Neutral Shipping With CloverlyIn 2021, EcoEnclose partnered with Cloverly to give brands the option to ship their packaging orders carbon neutral.We recognize that shipping is a small component … read more

Sway and EcoEnclose Co-Launch the First Seaweed-Windowed Retail Box

Jan 22nd 2024

Empowering CPG Brands to Adopt Biobased MaterialsIn this groundbreaking retail box design, traditional plastic windows are swapped out for Sway’s certified 100% Biobased seaweed windows – available to … read more

Packaging Life Cycle Analysis: What It Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, And How We Use Them

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jan 18th 2024

Packaging Life Cycle Analysis Life cycle analyses and emissions assessments are increasingly used by brands to help them make eco-conscious choices when designing products, packaging, and making ope … read more

A Look Back at 2023: Reflections and Lessons Learned

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Dec 27th 2023

This last week of the year is often one of my favorites. My kids are home from school, so I can swap the morning and evening rush for calm moments with the family instead. Much of the team is on PTO o … read more

Should I Use White or Kraft for Custom Shipping Boxes?

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Dec 20th 2023

Custom Shipping Boxes: Kraft or White Boxes?Once you’ve determined that a custom shipping box with printing suits your brand, it’s time to decide whether you want a kraft box or a white box with … read more

Understanding Shipping Box Strength

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Dec 20th 2023

Understanding Shipping Box Strength When you ship your products, you must ensure that they remain safe. No matter how much you trust your shipping partner, you never know what might happen on the ro … read more

How to Choose Between a Mailer and a Shipping Box

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Dec 20th 2023

How to Choose Between a Mailer and a Shipping Box For eCommerce companies, packaging is a top concern. Good packaging choices go beyond ensuring your products arrive at your customers’ doorsteps saf … read more

The Ultimate Guide to Custom Shipping Boxes

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Dec 20th 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Custom Shipping Boxes eCommerce companies know that packaging is essential. Not only must it protect the products being sent, but it should also place the brand in a posi … read more

10 Steps to Develop Your 2024 Sustainability Plan

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Nov 29th 2023

10 Steps to Develop Your 2024 Sustainability Plan As we continue to work with an ever-growing community of conscious, independent eCommerce brands, we recognize that many have spent the past several … read more

The Ultimate Guide to Recycling During the Holidays in 2023

Nov 15th 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Recycling During the Holidays Those who try to exercise sustainability but love to celebrate the holiday season find themselves wondering how to harmonize both goals. Bringin … read more

How to Choose the Best Custom Mailers for Your Brand

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 16th 2023

Market research on eCommerce packaging is clear: customers want their shipments to come in sustainable packaging with gorgeous branding. Combining the two with custom-printed 100% recycled maile … read more

Are Custom Poly Mailers Right For My Brand?

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 16th 2023

Custom Poly Mailers: Are They Right For My Brand? Custom poly mailers deliver an exceptional customer experience at a much lower cost than branded shipping boxes. Through EcoEnclose, you can enjoy g … read more

Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): What It Means, Challenges, And More

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Aug 10th 2023

D2C: A Complete Guide to Direct-To-Consumer Business ModelsFind what you need What does D2C mean? Challenges of direct-to-consumer Sustainable packaging for direct-to-consumer companies Eco- … read more

Prepare Your eCommerce Business for an Uncertain 2023 Holidays Season

Aug 8th 2023

Prepare Your eCommerce Business for Holidays11 Actionable Tips to take in the 2023 Holidays It has been three years of seemingly constant change, and once again, eCommerce brands are looking at anot … read more

What Is Plastic, Anyway? Our Guide to Plastic, Plastic Packaging, and Eco-Friendly Materials

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Aug 7th 2023

What Is Plastic Anyway?What is plastic? The highlights Briefly, plastic is a synthetic or semi-synthetic material made of polymers that can be molded into solid objects. Plastic covers a wide ra … read more

Unboxing Strategies in 2023: Marketing for Modern Consumers

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Aug 1st 2023

The Anatomy of a Sustainable Unboxing ExperienceUnboxing is critical in branding and marketing, but only if done right. If you have been on the internet in the last decade, chances are you’ve seen a … read more

Points, Pounds, GSM: What Do You Need in Paper Packaging?

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Jul 27th 2023

Points, Pounds and GSM. What's the Difference? Our lives are filled with paper. We learn to read and write on it. Half of what we buy is packaged in some form of it. Our mailboxes are stuffed with i … read more

Packaging Guide for Plastic Free July

Jun 28th 2023

Plastic Free July: A Step-By Step Guide Next week is the start of Plastic Free July™ 2023! It is a month to take stock in habits and business practices, and then pursue tangible steps that reduce un … read more

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