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Sustainable Packaging

Explore our sustainable packaging products, including corrugated boxes, folding cartons, pouches, and stock packaging options. We offer eco-friendly materials and a variety of print and ink choices to fit your packaging needs. Choose from solutions designed to support sustainability and meet your business requirements.

 

Sustainable packaging refers to the use of materials and design methods that minimize environmental impact. This can include using recyclable or biodegradable materials, reducing excess packaging, and opting for renewable resources like paper, kraft, or corrugated materials. The goal is to reduce waste, conserve energy, and lessen the overall carbon footprint of packaging.

By choosing sustainable packaging, businesses help limit the negative effects of packaging waste on the environment. These products are often recyclable, compostable, or reusable, making them a more eco-friendly option. Sustainable packaging balances the need for protection and branding with the responsibility to preserve resources for future generations.

The Ultimate Guide to Biodegradable Packaging: Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future

Our sustainable packaging products include custom corrugated boxes, folding cartons, pouches, and a variety of stock options. Each product is designed with eco-friendly materials to help reduce environmental impact while meeting your packaging needs.

Corrugated Boxes

Folding Cartons

Pouches

custom corrugated boxes with print and custom printed gusseted pouches
custom electronic packaging folding carton
Custom Kraft Pouch With Window

Stock Packaging Products

Kraft Corrugated Mailer

At Brown Packaging, we prioritize eco-friendly packaging solutions that help reduce environmental impact. Our commitment to green packaging ensures that we provide sustainable materials, allowing you to make responsible choices for your business and the planet.

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Today, many consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable products over cheaper alternatives that are less environmentally friendly. According to a global study by Nielsen, millennials, in particular, are willing to pay more for sustainable options, but they aren’t willing to compromise on quality in the process.

At Brown Packaging, we are committed to delivering innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions that create a better future without sacrificing quality. Whether you need stock or custom packaging, we help reduce your environmental footprint with materials that are recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable. Our focus is on balancing sustainability with the performance and durability your business requires.

 

Today, many consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable products over cheaper alternatives that are less environmentally friendly. According to a global study by Nielsen, millennials, in particular, are willing to pay more for sustainable options, but they aren’t willing to compromise on quality in the process.

At Brown Packaging, we are committed to delivering innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions that create a better future without sacrificing quality. Whether you need stock or custom packaging, we help reduce your environmental footprint with materials that are recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable. Our focus is on balancing sustainability with the performance and durability your business requires.

 

Today, many consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable products over cheaper alternatives that are less environmentally friendly. According to a global study by Nielsen, millennials, in particular, are willing to pay more for sustainable options, but they aren’t willing to compromise on quality in the process.

At Brown Packaging, we are committed to delivering innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions that create a better future without sacrificing quality. Whether you need stock or custom packaging, we help reduce your environmental footprint with materials that are recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable. Our focus is on balancing sustainability with the performance and durability your business requires.

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Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Compostable Packaging

When it comes to sustainability, recycling is often the most commonly discussed concept by consumers, the media, and businesses alike. However, many companies are increasingly exploring biodegradable and compostable packaging as viable alternatives to traditional recycling methods.

As sustainability becomes a top priority for businesses and consumers alike, compostable and biodegradable packaging are now essential components of eco-friendly practices. With increasing regulations and growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible products, companies must adapt to greener packaging solutions to remain competitive and compliant. The shift toward sustainable packaging is no longer optional—it’s a necessity for businesses aiming to meet modern expectations.

At Brown Packaging, we specialize in providing tailored packaging solutions that not only meet industry standards but also promote environmental responsibility. From retail compliance to government regulations, we work closely with clients to create packaging that balances performance, sustainability, and innovation, ensuring your brand stays ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

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Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Compostable Packaging

When it comes to sustainability, recycling is often the most commonly discussed concept by consumers, the media, and businesses alike. However, many companies are increasingly exploring biodegradable and compostable packaging as viable alternatives to traditional recycling methods.

As sustainability becomes a top priority for businesses and consumers alike, compostable and biodegradable packaging are now essential components of eco-friendly practices. With increasing regulations and growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible products, companies must adapt to greener packaging solutions to remain competitive and compliant. The shift toward sustainable packaging is no longer optional—it’s a necessity for businesses aiming to meet modern expectations.

At Brown Packaging, we specialize in providing tailored packaging solutions that not only meet industry standards but also promote environmental responsibility. From retail compliance to government regulations, we work closely with clients to create packaging that balances performance, sustainability, and innovation, ensuring your brand stays ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

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We provide packaging solutions designed to help reduce your carbon footprint through eco-friendly production, efficient shipping, and sustainable materials. From pallet optimization to energy-efficient manufacturing, our approach ensures that your packaging minimizes environmental impact at every stage.

Our custom structural design services allow us to minimize material use without compromising protection. By optimizing the design for strength and efficiency, we help you reduce excess packaging and the environmental costs associated with waste. Smarter packaging design means a lower carbon footprint overall.

With CAPE software, we optimize pallet configurations to maximize space and load efficiency. This results in fewer trips and lower fuel usage during transportation, reducing your carbon footprint. By making the most of every pallet, we help you achieve more eco-friendly logistics.

We offer digital samples, eliminating the need for multiple physical prototypes, which reduces waste and energy use in production. By creating virtual models, we help you save resources while speeding up the design process. This eco-friendly approach helps minimize the carbon footprint of packaging development.

We focus on eco-friendly production processes that minimize waste and reduce energy consumption. By using sustainable materials and optimizing manufacturing efficiency, we help lower the carbon footprint of your packaging. This commitment to sustainable production ensures a smaller environmental impact from the start.

Our lightweight and efficient packaging solutions help reduce transportation emissions by maximizing space and minimizing weight. By designing packaging that is easy to transport, we help your business cut down on fuel consumption and overall shipping costs, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint.

We design packaging with durability and reusability in mind, extending the useful life of each product. By creating packaging that can be used multiple times before disposal or recycling, we help reduce waste and conserve resources, contributing to a smaller environmental footprint.

We prioritize sourcing materials from local suppliers to reduce transportation distances and emissions. By keeping production and distribution close to home, we help cut down on the environmental impact associated with long-distance shipping. Local sourcing ensures a more sustainable and efficient supply chain.

We offer packaging made from eco-friendly, recyclable, and biodegradable materials that reduce reliance on virgin resources. By using sustainable materials, we help decrease the carbon emissions associated with material extraction and production. This ensures that your packaging has a smaller environmental impact from the very start.

 

Discover the latest insights on sustainable packaging by exploring our blog, where we share tips and innovations to help businesses reduce their environmental impact. Stay informed about eco-friendly packaging solutions and learn how your company can make a difference through sustainability.

Case Study: Custom Fin-Sealed Lay-Flat Pouches for Phat Snax
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Case Study: Custom Fin-Sealed Lay-Flat Pouches for Phat Snax

Phat Snax is redefining the snack aisle with a mission to make America’s snacks better for you — without killing the flavor. Their products, like the Devil’s Cake, are high in protein, low in sugar, and made with real ingredients — no seed oils, no fake sugars, no artificial anything. Built around nostalgia and performance, Phat Snax represents a new wave of “snack with purpose” brands — bridging indulgence and health in one bite. To match that vision, they needed packaging that looked as bold, clean, and professional as their product tastes. *Images above show the finished product* Challenge As a growing snack manufacturer, Phat Snax needed packaging that looked like printed roll stock film used by national snack brands — but without investing in expensive flow-wrapper machinery. Traditional pouches lacked the fin seal and crisp structure that consumers associate with mainstream snack cakes. Without that detail, the product risked appearing “small-batch” instead of “retail-ready.” The goal was to create a pre-formed pouch that achieved the look, texture, and feel of roll stock — down to the seal and serrated edge. Solution Brown Packaging engineered a custom pre-formed lay-flat pouch with a fin seal and serrated edge to emulate flow-wrapped film packaging. The film structure was chosen for moisture resistance, shelf stability, and tight product fit, ensuring that each Devil’s Cake looked uniform and professional. To achieve a perfect balance between performance and brand expression: Multiple non-printed prototypes were hand-built and tested to refine sizing and form. Barrier materials were adjusted to maintain product freshness and flavor integrity. Artwork was applied to the final production die line, with registration and seal placement fine-tuned for print accuracy. The result captured the same polished, vibrant energy seen across Phat Snax’s branding — reinforcing their “better-for-you, no-compromise” message. Implementation The project moved from concept to production in under six weeks. Weeks 1–3: Brown Packaging created and tested prototypes across several materials and dimensions. Weeks 4–6: Finalized the structure, artwork, and production run. Each phase emphasized communication, testing, and precision, with only minor size adjustments needed before production. Outcome The finished pouches delivered exactly what Phat Snax envisioned — a flow-wrap look in a flexible pouch that feels right at home on the snack aisle. The new design: Loads and seals efficiently. Preserves product freshness. Elevates brand perception across retail and DTC channels. Client Feedback: “They look great!” Results ✅ Achieved a national-brand presentation without major equipment investment. ✅ Enhanced brand trust and consumer appeal with professional flow-wrap visuals. ✅ Optimized material performance for product protection and shelf stability. ✅ Streamlined production process for repeatable runs and quick restocks. Why It Matters For a fast-growing snack brand like Phat Snax, packaging isn’t just a container — it’s part of the product experience. The right pouch helped them project scale, consistency, and confidence on par with larger CPG competitors. Brown Packaging’s approach combined technical packaging expertise with brand-first thinking, ensuring Phat Snax could scale without sacrificing authenticity or presentation. Project Contact Alex Vom SteegAccount Manager | Brown Packaging📧 alex@brownpackaging.com | 📞 949-433-90781990 W Corporate Way, Anaheim, CA 92801www.brownpackaging.com Case Studies: Content Categories: Corrugated Ecommerce ESD Design Display Flexible Packaging Foam Folding Carton Packaging Plastic Packaging Pouch Printing Protection Retail Rigid Box Thermoform Sustainability Subscribe To Our Newsletter By submitting your information, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Custom Pouches Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Other Case Studies

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RSC Boxes vs. RETT Corrugated Mailers
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RSC Boxes vs. RETT Corrugated Mailers

When choosing corrugated packaging, box style directly impacts cost, strength, speed of packing, and customer experience. Two of the most common options are the Regular Slotted Container (RSC) and the Roll-End Tuck-Top (RETT) mailer. While both protect products well, their design differences make each suited for very different needs. Regular Slotted Container (RSC) Design & Features Flaps of equal length meet in the center. Requires tape, glue, or staples for closure. Minimal board waste, highly efficient to manufacture. Advantages Strong and Stackable: Excellent compression strength for palletized loads. Cost-Efficient: Standardized design lowers production cost. Versatile: Common in nearly every industry. Limitations Slower Assembly: Tape or glue required for every box. Basic Presentation: Not designed for branded unboxing experiences. Roll-End Tuck-Top (RETT) Mailer Design & Features Single-piece die-cut design. Built-in dust flaps protect contents from debris. Cherry locks (small locking tabs) keep the lid secure without tape. Advantages Fast Assembly: Self-locking design saves time and eliminates tape. Premium Look: Ideal for branded unboxing and e-commerce. Better Closure: Dust flaps improve integrity; cherry locks prevent accidental opening. Limitations Higher Cost: Requires custom tooling and more board. Lower Stacking Strength: Not as durable for bulk palletized shipping. Less Flexible for Large Sizes: Best suited to small-to-medium e-commerce parcels. RSC vs. RETT: Side-by-Side Comparison Feature RSC Box RETT Mailer Closure Method Tape, glue, or staples Dust flaps + cherry locks (self-locking) Assembly Speed Slower Faster Stacking Strength High (pallet loads) Moderate Cost Lower Higher Branding & Unboxing Basic Premium Best For Bulk shipping, warehousing, palletization E-commerce, subscription boxes, retail-ready packaging Regular Slotted Container (RSC) Roll End Tuck Top (RETT) with cherry lock and dust flaps Buyer Takeaways Choose an RSC if you need maximum stacking strength and shipping efficiency. Perfect for palletized loads, warehouses, and industrial distribution. Choose a RETT mailer if your focus is branding, presentation, and fast assembly. Ideal for e-commerce, D2C shipments, and subscription boxes. Dust flaps and cherry locks make RETT mailers especially well-suited to online retail, where presentation and secure delivery both matter. References Fibre Box Association. (2023). Corrugated Box Styles and Design Guide. https://www.fibrebox.org Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC). (2024). Corrugated Packaging Fundamentals. https://www.aiccbox.org (714)300-0650 request@brownpackaging.com Most Recent Posts: Categories: Corrugated Ecommerce ESD Design Display Flexible Packaging Foam Folding Carton Packaging Plastic Packaging Pouch Printing Protection Retail Rigid Box Thermoform Sustainability Subscribe To Our Newsletter By submitting your information, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Custom Corrugated Boxes Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Relevant Posts

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Holiday Packaging and Supply Chain Stress
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Holiday Packaging and Supply Chain Stress

The holiday season pushes packaging supply chains to their limits. With surging e-commerce demand, constrained carrier capacity, and rising material costs, packaging buyers must navigate a complex landscape. The right packaging choices can ease stress on the supply chain, while poor design or sourcing decisions can amplify bottlenecks, drive up costs, and increase product damage. How the Holiday Season Strains Supply Chains Higher order volumes: Warehouses and carriers face peak loads. Material shortages: High demand for corrugated and mailers creates lead time risks. Carrier delays: Overloaded networks increase transit times and handling. Labor constraints: Seasonal staff may have less training in handling. These factors combine to increase both risk and cost for packaging programs Packaging Strategies to Reduce Stress Source early: Secure corrugated, mailers, and all packaging materials before peak demand. Standardize SKUs: Fewer box sizes streamline fulfillment and stocking. Right-size for freight: Reduce DIM charges and optimize pallet loads. Reinforce durability: Stronger boxes prevent returns from mishandling. Flat-pack efficiency: Displays and cartons that ship compactly save space. Balancing Speed and Protection The challenge lies in balancing speed with durability. Overbuilt boxes slow down assembly and inflate costs, while underbuilt packaging risks damage and returns. Buyers must focus on: Identifying high-risk SKUs for reinforced protection. Using inserts or coatings to strengthen vulnerable products. Testing packaging under simulated peak season conditions. The Role of Sustainability in Peak Season Shoppers expect sustainable packaging even during high-volume periods. Supply chain stress is amplified when packaging is overbuilt or wasteful. Using recyclable corrugated or paper-based void fill balances eco goals with functionality. Holiday Packaging Solutions with Brown Packaging Brown Packaging helps brands prepare for peak season by engineering packaging that reduces supply chain stress. From durable corrugated solutions to optimized freight efficiency, our programs balance cost, sustainability, and performance. Contact us to get your packaging supply chain ready for the holidays. References Soroka, W. (2009). Fundamentals of Packaging Technology (4th ed.). Institute of Packaging Professionals.GS1. (2022). Retail Supply Chain Standards for Packaging and Logistics. Retrieved from https://www.gs1.orgUPS. (2023). Holiday Shipping Deadlines and Carrier Capacity Updates. Retrieved from https://www.ups.com (714)300-0650 request@brownpackaging.com Most Recent Posts: Categories: Corrugated Ecommerce ESD Design Display Flexible Packaging Foam Folding Carton Packaging Plastic Packaging Pouch Printing Protection Retail Rigid Box Thermoform Sustainability Subscribe To Our Newsletter By submitting your information, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Ecommerce Packaging Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Relevant Posts

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