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Women In Sustainability: Eight Leaders Who Have Made an Impact for Good

Posted by Jessica Downing on Mar 26th 2025

by Saloni Doshi published March 27, 2025 • 9 min read As we reach the close of Women's History Month, we want to highlight several of the thousands of inspiring wome … read more

Sustainability Decisions In 2025: How an Uncertain Policy Landscape is Influencing ESG Decisions

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Mar 23rd 2025

by Saloni Doshi published March 24, 2025 • 10 min read The first few months of 2025 have been tumultuous on many fronts, and the world of sustainable business is no … read more

USPS Services and Packaging Requirements in 2025

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Mar 9th 2025

by Saloni Doshi published December 2, 2024 • 6 min read Businesses typically choose between three main shipping partners—USPS, UPS, or FedEx. For many, USPS pr … read more

How EcoEnclose Evaluates Novel Materials

Posted by Sarah Quirk on Mar 7th 2025

by Saloni Doshi published March 7, 2025 • 10 min read At EcoEnclose, our mission is to create truly sustainable packaging solutions to support the forward-thinking b … read more

EPR Packaging Laws: Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Mar 4th 2025

by Saloni Doshi published March 4, 2025 • 6 min read This post outlines responses to frequently asked questions about US Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility l … read more

The Global Plastics Treaty: What It Is, Where it Stands, How it Affects Brands

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Feb 7th 2025

As the world increasingly turns its attention toward sustainability, brands are facing mounting pressure to reconsider their packaging choices - from consumers, stakeholders, and governments. In March … read more

Deforestation and Forestry Certifications

Posted by Sarah Quirk on Jan 10th 2025

by Sarah Quirk published January 10, 2025 • 14 min read When using paper packaging, brands should opt for recycled content or promising next-generation alternatives … read more

Sustainable Packaging Trends of 2025

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Jan 7th 2025

by Saloni Doshi published January 7, 2025 • 20 min read The past few years have seen significant evolutions in the packaging industry - some positive in terms of dri … read more

10 Steps to Develop Your 2025 Sustainability Plan

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Dec 11th 2024

We know our brands are looking ahead to 2025 and determining how to best set sustainability goals to move the needle in the face of changing regulations, political uncertainty, economic hesitancy, a … read more

Compostable versus Biodegradable Packaging

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Dec 6th 2024

by Saloni Doshi, & Meghan O'Neal updated December 6, 2024 • 11 min read Choosing the right sustainable packaging isn’t a simple task. The difference … read more

Paper and Plastic Alternatives That Will Take Off In The Next 5 Years

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Dec 2nd 2024

by Saloni Doshi published December 2, 2024 • 6 min read Choosing the most effective packaging solution for your business takes time and effort, particularly when foc … read more

Tree Planting Initiatives: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Jessica Dowding on Oct 30th 2024

Tree planting initiatives and organizations have gained the spotlight in recent years, with the promise of sequestering carbon and reversing climate change. These initiatives can be very at … read more

What’s the Difference Between Recyclable and Compostable Packaging?

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 28th 2024

If you’re interested in sustainable packaging and reducing your brand’s environmental impact, you’re likely familiar with two common eco-friendly practices: recycling and … read more

Lessons from Ethanol: Why Corn Isn’t the Sustainable Fossil Fuel Substitute We Think It Is

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 28th 2024

Ethanol, the fuel that’s made from corn, has been touted as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. On the surface, it might seem more eco-friendly than oil; fossil fuels are nonre … read more

Pantone vs. CMYK for Custom Branded Packaging

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Oct 22nd 2024

There are many acronyms in the world of colors - PMS, Pantone, CMYK, HEX, and RGB are mentioned frequently. Within a color system like Pantone, you’ll also hear about coated vs uncoat … read more

What is the Most Sustainable Ink?

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Sarah Quirk on Oct 21st 2024

We often get the questions: Are your inks soy-based? Are your inks vegetable-based? Are your inks water-based? We believe what people are asking is: Are your inks eco-friendly? Here, we ans … read more

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

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 20th 2024

D2C: A Complete Guide to Direct-To-Consumer Business Models Find what you needWhat does D2C mean?Challenges of direct-to-consumerSustainable packaging for direct-to-consumer companiesEco … read more

Reverse Logistics Companies and Strategies: How to Optimize Your Return Process

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 18th 2024

Reverse Logistics, Returns and RecommerceReverse logistics is an important consideration in any eCommerce business. You must cultivate robust and scalable strategies that allow customers to easily and … read more

Right-Size Packaging: How to Choose the Correct Packaging Dimensions

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Oct 17th 2024

by Saloni Doshi published December 2, 2024 • 6 min read Right-Size Your Sustainable Packaging Choosing sustainable packaging for your brand and products goe … read more

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

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

Posted by Saloni Doshi on Aug 26th 2024

Guide to Sustainable Inner Packaging EcoEnclose inner packaging solutions separate your goods, provide protection in transit, and present your products beautifully. Coming Soon! Sway Seawe … read more

Suffocation Warnings: Legal Packaging Requirements in 2024

Posted by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal on Aug 22nd 2024

by Saloni Doshi & Meghan O'Neal • published August 23, 2024 • 8 min read Summary: What Your Brand Needs to Know What Packaging Requires a Warning? Va … 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