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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Why Holiday Fulfillment Demands Precision The holiday season introduces a unique set of pressures across the packaging and supply chain landscape—especially for businesses managing kitting, packouts, display builds, or co-packing services. Between condensed retail calendars, last-minute promotional pushes, and compressed logistics windows, fulfillment must shift from a support function to a strategic asset. For manufacturers, brand owners, and retailers, the ability to deliver complete, shelf-ready packaging at scale is the difference between capturing seasonal revenue or missing key market opportunities. What makes this time so complex isn’t just volume—it’s configuration. Packaging fulfillment during the holidays often involves: Multi-SKU kitting (e.g., bundling accessories with electronics) Retail display assembly (quarter pallets, PDQs, club store displays) Gift pack co-packaging (personal care sets, food samplers) Custom print alignment across SKUs and inserts Retailer-specific compliance (labeling, orientation, EDI, GTIN/UPC) These tasks require a fulfillment partner that understands not just packaging mechanics, but retail logistics, promotional timing, and downstream handling constraints. Lead Time Compression and Q4 Logistics Constraints Planning for Q4 fulfillment can’t begin in Q4. By late September, most contract packagers and display fulfillment centers are already operating at or near capacity. Display board lead times stretch, labor is reallocated to high-volume clients, and transportation bottlenecks can ripple back through the supply chain. Businesses that haven’t secured fulfillment commitments by then risk: Extended production turnarounds Higher expedited freight costs Noncompliance with delivery windows Disruption to promotions tied to specific dates Early planning ensures access to labor, materials, and floor space—especially critical for labor-intensive programs that involve manual assembly, complex sequencing, or rigid retailer routing guides. Technical Considerations for Holiday Fulfillment Packaging To optimize fulfillment packaging during peak season, businesses should evaluate technical performance across multiple areas: Packout efficiency: Design kits and displays with fulfillment-friendly construction (e.g., quick-fold cartons, drop-in inserts, common dimensions) Structural compatibility: Ensure inner packs, cartons, and trays can be packed quickly and securely without secondary rework Barcode and label clarity: Use pre-applied or inline printed labels for traceability, GTIN compliance, and retailer scan accuracy Shipping durability: Account for stacking, vibration, and mixed-freight environments to avoid rework due to damage in transit Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) compatibility: If operating under VMI or JIT models, ensure real-time fulfillment visibility and flexibility The more technical precision built into the packaging, the less risk of costly repackaging, returns, or retail chargebacks during peak execution. The Value of Full-Service Fulfillment Partners Choosing a fulfillment partner who understands packaging, logistics, and compliance is essential. Brown Packaging offers integrated services that support holiday programs from structural design to floor-ready delivery, including: Custom corrugated and display builds Kitting and assembly Retail-ready palletization Labeling and barcoding Inventory staging and JIT release Retailer routing and compliance By coordinating packaging execution with fulfillment from the start, brands can reduce lead times, avoid redundancies, and streamline promotional success. Final Takeaway Peak-season success isn’t about last-minute volume—it’s about early-stage precision. For any brand planning kitting, co-packing, or holiday display builds, the time to secure capacity, align specifications, and test packaging formats is now. By partnering with a fulfillment expert who understands the entire packaging lifecycle, you position your business to deliver seamlessly under pressure—while your competitors scramble to catch up. Need holiday fulfillment support? Brown Packaging provides technical design, fulfillment coordination, and logistics solutions that scale. Let’s plan early and deliver with confidence. (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
Why Custom Corrugated Boxes Remain a 2026 Essential Custom corrugated boxes continue to be the most relied-on packaging solution for industries ranging from industrial manufacturing to ecommerce. But in 2026, the focus is shifting from basic box customization to engineered performance, material precision, and automation-ready design. Buyers are no longer just sourcing packaging—they’re optimizing it for speed, cost, and product protection. Whether you’re buying corrugated boxes for shipping, retail display, or product kitting, here’s what to expect this year. Structural Design Is Driving the New Definition of Custom In 2026, “custom corrugated packaging” means more than just size and print—it’s about functional structure. Businesses are prioritizing right-size engineering to cut down on void fill, improve stacking, and reduce damage Popular designs like multi-depth RSCs, auto-lock bottoms, and dual-SKU shipper trays are growing Custom inserts and internal supports are being integrated into the box structure itself—not as separate packaging steps If you’re shipping high-value or odd-shaped products, expect 2026 solutions to emphasize built-in protection and packaging efficiency. Corrugated Material Selection Is More Technical Than Ever Rising board costs and stricter sustainability requirements are reshaping how materials are specified. Clients are now choosing corrugated by ECT, puncture rating, and flute profile, not just by thickness Recycled and virgin content blends are being optimized based on weight, moisture exposure, and destination Lighter-weight corrugated is being reinforced through design (edge wraps, folded ribs, etc.), not just thicker walls This year, your corrugated box’s performance will come more from material science + structure than brute strength. Automation Compatibility Is a Procurement Priority Packaging that doesn’t run smoothly on automated lines is a liability. In 2026: Buyers are demanding machine-compatible corrugated formats, with tolerances that support automated erecting, loading, and sealing Expect growth in auto-bottom boxes, precise glue flap alignment, and barcode-friendly panel design Custom boxes are being designed in tandem with fulfillment processes—not retrofitted afterward For high-volume shippers, compatibility with WMS and automation systems is now a core spec—not an afterthought. Custom Corrugated Boxes Are Becoming Data-Driven Sustainability Tools 2026 sustainability goals are technical, not theoretical. Corrugated boxes are being selected for FSC or SFI certification, recyclability scores, and regional sourcing proximity Life cycle assessment (LCA) data is being requested by major retailers and procurement teams Minimalist branding, lighter flutes, and efficient structural design are all being used to cut carbon, not just cost Sustainability is part of how your box is measured—so make sure it’s part of how it’s designed. Built-In Branding, Not Just Printed Logos While most custom corrugated boxes—especially RSC formats—still use single-color flexo print, more are evolving to support multi-SKU visibility, inventory control, and regulated handling. Expect wider use of label panels, QR codes, and internal printing for ease of returns and fulfillment High-end retail corrugated (especially for appliances or electronics) will see more use of digital or lithographic labels Structural design now plays a role in branding—form, function, and fit are part of how buyers perceive value Your corrugated box is part of the product experience, even if it’s headed for a warehouse—not a retail shelf. Conclusion: Corrugated in 2026 Is a Strategic Advantage If you’re still buying boxes by the spec sheet, you’re missing opportunities to improve speed, reduce damage, and increase operational efficiency. In 2026, custom corrugated boxes are no longer just a container—they’re part of your business infrastructure. Whether you’re focused on industrial logistics, subscription fulfillment, or protecting high-value goods, now is the time to reassess your packaging. Brown Packaging helps brands design fully customized corrugated solutions that align with your cost targets, sustainability goals, and logistics requirements. (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
Why Co-Packaging Becomes Critical During the Holidays As the holiday season approaches, packaging teams are under pressure to deliver high volumes of promotional sets, combo packs, seasonal SKUs, and display-ready units—all with strict deadlines and compliance requirements. Co-packaging is the behind-the-scenes process that brings these programs together. It involves the final assembly, labeling, and packing of finished products into retail or shipping units, often across multiple components or brands. During Q4, co-packaging isn’t just a convenience—it’s a strategic necessity. With limited time, increased SKU complexity, and fluctuating demand, outsourcing to a co-packer helps brands stay agile, reduce bottlenecks, and scale without sacrificing quality. It’s especially useful for: Gift-ready promotional kits Seasonal value packs or multipacks Retail displays pre-packed by store or region Assortments containing items from different suppliers Key Benefits of Holiday Co-Packaging Speed and Flexibility Co-packaging facilities are built for speed—capable of packing thousands of units per shift with rapid line changeovers. This allows you to adapt to late-breaking promos, changes in retailer demand, or packaging redesigns without derailing timelines. Scalable Labor & Equipment Rather than trying to stretch internal resources, you gain access to skilled labor, specialized automation (e.g., shrink tunnels, labeling machines), and the space to stage components and manage multi-SKU builds. Custom Assembly with Quality Control Whether assembling mixed bundles, adding branded sleeves, or applying tamper-evident features, trained teams ensure every unit meets specifications. This reduces repacks, chargebacks, and inconsistent customer experiences. Retail & E-Commerce Compliance From shelf-ready trays to e-commerce unboxing kits, co-packers handle labeling, bundling, and pallet configuration to meet strict retailer requirements—critical for holiday compliance. What to Plan Ahead for Holiday Co-Packing To avoid missed windows, brands should lock in co-packing programs by late summer. Lead times can shrink rapidly as more brands compete for space. When planning holiday co-packing: Forecast volumes and timelines clearly Co-packers need visibility into SKU counts, component arrival dates, and packout quantities. Define packaging specifications early Finalize custom cartons, sleeves, and inserts with enough buffer to accommodate production and delivery. Group projects by fulfillment destination Packaging specs may vary depending on whether goods go to retailers, distributors, or DTC fulfillment centers. Coordinate inbound shipments tightly Co-pack success depends on having all components—packaging, product, inserts—arrive on time. How Brown Packaging Helps Brands Execute Holiday Co-Packing Brown Packaging offers end-to-end co-packaging support, including: Sourcing and supplying structural packaging components (RSC boxes, cartons, inserts, trays) Custom kitting, labeling, and multi-SKU packout Display assembly and palletization for retail-ready programs Compliance checks for shipping, handling, and storage Integrated supply chain coordination with your vendors and 3PLs Whether you’re packaging 10,000 units for a national retail promotion or 2,500 custom e-commerce bundles, we help streamline every touchpoint from box design to packed pallet. Final Takeaway The holiday season is no time to gamble with last-minute fulfillment or overloaded internal teams. Co-packaging enables scale, speed, and brand consistency—all while letting your core team stay focused on strategy and growth. But capacity fills fast—start now to ensure your holiday campaigns stay on track. Need co-packing support for the holidays? Let’s build your program together—contact Brown Packaging today. (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