The Critical Need for Cheap, Sustainable Packaging Solutions We know the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated eCommerce growth in 2020. What we didn’t know, is that at the same time, it sparked a rush for plastic. The demand for food packaging, poly mailers, bubble wrap, and...
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2023 Sustainability Infographic
Are you keeping up with the Joneses? Today's consumers expect fast, affordable, AND sustainable shipping. Our new behavior analysis report reveals how you can deliver on all three.eCommerce Sustainability: A Comprehensive Look at 2023 Consumer Attitudes showcases the...
Compostable Packaging: The Pros and Cons in 2023
What is Compostable Packaging? Plastic packaging materials like parcels, stickers, and polythene bags account for 42% of all plastic produced worldwide. Unfortunately, it has a very short usability lifetime (typically around 6 months or less). This is where businesses...
eCommerce Sustainability: A Comprehensive Look at 2023 Consumer Attitudes
Parcel shipping has endured more change in the last three years than in the last three decades combined. With consumers forced to stay home, eCommerce spiked and left a "parcelpocalypse" of supply chain disruptions, carrier capacity issues, and shipping delays. With...
The Future of Shipping: How These 7 Companies are Leading the Way in Sustainability
‘Sustainable’ and ‘eco-friendly’ aren’t just buzzwords but a way of life. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact that their choices have on the environment, and businesses are taking note. Especially in the parcel shipping space. As the demand for...
[INFOGRAPHIC] The Fuel Surcharge Reality You Can’t Unsee
The Reality FedEx and UPS have upped their ground fuel surcharges 9 times in the first 90 days of 2022 - and the trend will likely continue. The Future How can you tackle these surcharges? Take a look at your distribution network. A more...
[VIDEO] The Road to Sustainable Shipping
Did you know that the transportation sector poses a serious problem to the planet? In fact, 29% of all domestic carbon emissions are caused by this sector alone... So what can we do? How can we create a better tomorrow, today? It’s all about getting started. And...
What Your Shipping Carbon Footprint Means and How to Calculate It
You want to ship smart and sustainably - while also maximizing your profit. First step? Calculate and understand your carbon footprint. Why start there? Knowing where your footprint stands gives you a baseline to measure all ‘green’ supply chain initiatives and...