Sustainable Packaging
Corrugated Boxes
- Regular slotted Container (RSC)
- Half Slotted Container (HSC)
- Full Overlap (FOL)
- Roll End Tuck Top (RETT/Mailer)
- Additional Box Styles
- Corrugated Inserts
Folding Cartons
- Straight Tuck End (STE)
- Reverse Tuck End (RTE)
- Full Seal
- Auto Bottom
- Chipboard Inserts
Pouches
- Stand Up
- Lay Flat
- Gusseted
- Retort
- Block Bottom
- Sachets
- Additional Pouch Styles
Stock Packaging Products
- Corrugated Packaging
- Shipping Boxes
- Chipboard Packaging
- Edge Protectors
- Mailers (Kraft)
- Kraft Tape
- Kraft Paper
- Fully Customizable
- Wide Product Selection
- Recyclable
- Biodegradable
- Compostable
- Environment Friendly Print Options and more
- Fully Customizable
- Wide Product Selection
- Recyclable
- Biodegradable
- Compostable
- Environment Friendly Print Options and more
- Fully Customizable
- Wide Product Selection
- Recyclable
- Biodegradable
- Compostable
- Environment Friendly Print Options and more
Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Compostable Packaging
Biodegradable packaging is made from materials that naturally break down over time through the action of microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi, without leaving harmful residues. This type of packaging is designed to decompose in the environment, helping to reduce waste in landfills and minimize pollution. Typically made from natural or plant-based materials like paper, cornstarch, or bioplastics, biodegradable packaging offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional packaging by returning to nature without damaging the ecosystem.
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.
Recyclable, Biodegradable, and Compostable Packaging
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.
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.
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Subscription boxes experience a surge in demand during the holiday season as shoppers purchase gift memberships and curated kits. Packaging for these shipments must balance festive branding with protection across long shipping networks. For buyers, the challenge is creating holiday-ready designs that enhance unboxing while minimizing returns and freight costs. Why Subscription Packaging Peaks During Holidays Gift purchases: Seasonal subscriptions for beauty, food, and lifestyle brands. Limited-edition themes: Holiday boxes designed for special promotions. High-volume fulfillment: Brands ship thousands of units within tight windows. Customer expectations: Subscribers expect packaging that feels premium and festive. Key Design Considerations for Holiday Subscription Boxes Right-sizing: Tailor boxes to fit curated items securely. Protective inserts: Foam, molded pulp, or corrugated dividers prevent shifting. Festive graphics: Seasonal prints enhance the unboxing experience. Sustainable substrates: Recyclable corrugated and paper-based mailers meet eco goals. Balancing Branding and Supply Chain Efficiency Holiday themes should not compromise logistics or cost efficiency. Buyers must evaluate: Production lead times: Seasonal printing requires early planning. Freight optimization: Compact box formats reduce DIM charges. Automation compatibility: Boxes should run efficiently on fulfillment lines. Examples of Holiday Subscription Packaging Beauty kits: Printed cartons with festive designs and thermoformed or molded pulp inserts. Food boxes: Insulated corrugated with seasonal branding. Lifestyle boxes: Premium graphics on recyclable folding cartons. Holiday Packaging Solutions with Brown Packaging Brown Packaging designs subscription packaging that enhances holiday unboxing while protecting products in transit. From seasonal graphics to right-sized protective inserts, our solutions balance branding, cost, and performance. Contact us to prepare your subscription packaging for the holiday season. References Sustainable Packaging Coalition. (2022). Design for Recyclability Guidelines. Retrieved from https://sustainablepackaging.orgSoroka, W. (2009). Fundamentals of Packaging Technology (4th ed.). Institute of Packaging Professionals.Shopify. (2023). Subscription Box Packaging Trends. Retrieved from https://www.shopify.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
Fragile products like glassware, electronics, and specialty gifts are especially vulnerable during the holiday rush. With more handling points, packed trailers, and faster fulfillment, the risk of breakage increases significantly. For packaging buyers, protecting fragile items is essential to reduce returns, safeguard margins, and deliver a positive customer experience. Challenges of Shipping Fragile Holiday Gifts Multiple handling points: Packages change hands more frequently during peak season. Stacking pressure: Full trailers subject boxes to high compression. Environmental stress: Cold, moisture, and vibration affect packaging integrity. Customer expectations: Damaged gifts lead to frustration and lost loyalty. Best Packaging Practices for Fragile Products Reinforced corrugated boxes: Double wall board for heavy or breakable items. Protective inserts: Foam, molded pulp, or corrugated partitions prevent shifting. Right-sizing: Minimizes void space that increases damage risk. Edge and corner protection: Absorbs shock in high-impact zones. Dual-layer packaging: Secondary boxes add protection for premium gifts. Testing Packaging for Fragile SKUs Holiday conditions require validation before rollout: Drop testing: Confirms impact resistance at key failure points. Vibration testing: Ensures stability during long-haul shipping. Compression testing: Validates stacking strength under heavy loads. Balancing Protection with Cost Protecting fragile items often means higher packaging investment. Buyers can offset costs by: Applying premium protection only to vulnerable SKUs. Using sustainable inserts like molded pulp in place of foam. Designing modular partitions to fit multiple product types. Holiday Packaging Solutions with Brown Packaging Brown Packaging engineers protective solutions for fragile gifts. From custom inserts to reinforced corrugated boxes, our designs minimize breakage and maximize customer satisfaction. Contact us to strengthen your fragile product packaging. References ASTM International. (2023). ASTM D5276: Standard Test Method for Drop Testing of Loaded Containers.International Safe Transit Association (ISTA). (2022). Series 3A Testing for Packaged Products for Parcel Delivery.Soroka, W. (2009). Fundamentals of Packaging Technology (4th ed.). Institute of Packaging Professionals. (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
Shipping costs surge during the holiday season as carriers raise rates and surcharges. For packaging buyers, box design directly impacts freight spend. Oversized cartons, excess void fill, and inefficient palletization can erode margins quickly. By optimizing packaging, brands can reduce costs while maintaining protection and customer experience. Why Shipping Costs Increase During Holidays Carrier surcharges: Additional peak season fees. Dimensional weight pricing: Charges based on size, not just weight. Freight congestion: Limited space in trailers and planes increases costs. Returns volume: Damaged or oversized packaging drives reverse logistics costs. Packaging Strategies to Cut Holiday Freight Costs Right-size boxes: Reduce DIM weight charges and void fill. Lightweight materials: Use high-performance corrugated grades. Flat-pack efficiency: Ship displays and bulk units compactly. Pallet optimization: Design cartons that cube out evenly. Dual-purpose design: Boxes that serve both shipping and retail-ready functions. Balancing Cost Reduction with Protection Cost cutting cannot compromise product integrity. Buyers should: Identify which SKUs need reinforced packaging. Apply protective inserts where products are fragile. Test packaging for drop and compression resistance. Use coatings for moisture or cold-chain applications. Examples of Cost-Optimized Holiday Packaging E-commerce mailers: Lightweight, right-sized boxes that minimize void fill. Subscription kits: Compact formats with protective molded pulp inserts. Club store displays: Pallet-ready designs that reduce repacking needs. Holiday Packaging Solutions with Brown Packaging Brown Packaging helps brands reduce holiday shipping costs through right-sized, freight-optimized packaging solutions. From corrugated cartons to pallet displays, we design for both efficiency and protection. Contact us to lower freight costs this holiday season. References UPS. (2023). Peak Season Surcharge and DIM Weight Guidelines. Retrieved from https://www.ups.comSoroka, W. (2009). Fundamentals of Packaging Technology (4th ed.). Institute of Packaging Professionals.International Safe Transit Association (ISTA). (2022). Test Procedures for Packaged Products in Transit. (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 Packaging Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Relevant Posts