Sustainable Stock Products

Sustainable Stock Packaging

Our sustainable stock packaging products include a wide range of eco-friendly options such as corrugated boxes, chipboard boxes, kraft paper, and mailers. Each product is designed to minimize environmental impact while providing reliable packaging solutions. From durable boxes to recyclable materials, we offer sustainable choices for all your packaging needs.

Sustainable Stock Packaging

Our sustainable stock packaging products include a wide range of eco-friendly options such as corrugated boxes, chipboard boxes, kraft paper, and mailers.

How We Can Assist In Your Sustainability Goals

We assist you in achieving your sustainable packaging goals by offering a range of certified stock packaging solutions, including products that meet standards like FSC, SFI, and BPI for responsible sourcing and recyclability. Our packaging also helps you reduce material waste, improve recyclability, and lower your carbon footprint, all while meeting the highest industry certifications for sustainability.

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Reduce Environmental Impact

Customers want packaging that minimizes their environmental footprint by using recyclable or biodegradable materials. Products like kraft tape and corrugated boxes help achieve this by being made from renewable resources and designed for easy recycling. This reduces landfill waste and supports a circular economy.

Improve Recyclability

A key goal for many businesses is ensuring their packaging can be easily recycled by consumers. Corrugated boxes, chipboard boxes, and kraft mailers are designed with high recyclability, allowing materials to be reprocessed and reused. This contributes to a more sustainable supply chain and reduces the need for virgin materials.

Use of Recycled Content

Incorporating recycled content into packaging helps conserve resources and reduce waste. Products like kraft tape and corrugated boxes often include post-consumer or post-industrial recycled materials, supporting sustainability without sacrificing quality. This approach also reduces the demand for new raw materials, lowering the overall environmental impact.

Minimize Material Waste

Customers aim to reduce excess material in packaging to prevent waste and lower shipping costs. Edge protectors and chipboard boxes offer sturdy protection with minimal material usage, optimizing packaging without compromising product safety. Efficient packaging designs help meet sustainability goals while saving on resources and costs.

Support Sustainable Sourcing

Many businesses prioritize packaging made from sustainably sourced materials, such as kraft paper and corrugated boxes made from responsibly managed forests. This ensures that raw materials are harvested in an environmentally friendly way, helping customers meet their sustainability targets. Certification programs like FSC also guarantee responsible sourcing practices.

Lower Carbon Footprint

Reducing carbon emissions associated with packaging production and shipping is a growing priority for customers. Lightweight options like kraft mailers and chipboard boxes help reduce transportation emissions due to their minimal weight. This helps businesses lower their overall carbon footprint while still protecting their products.

Cost Effective Sustainability

Customers look for sustainable packaging solutions that also help control costs. Products like kraft tape, chipboard boxes, and kraft mailers provide affordable, eco-friendly options without sacrificing quality. This balance between cost and sustainability is critical for businesses aiming to be both financially efficient and environmentally responsible.

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification

FSC certification ensures that materials like kraft paper, corrugated boxes, and chipboard boxes come from responsibly managed forests. This certification is key for companies prioritizing sustainable sourcing, as it guarantees that raw materials are harvested in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certification

SFI certification is another widely recognized label that assures buyers the packaging materials are sourced from sustainably managed forests. Stock packaging items like corrugated boxes or kraft paper often carry this certification, which supports sustainable forest management in North America.

Recycled Content Certification (SCS Global)

This certification verifies the use of post-consumer or post-industrial recycled materials in packaging products. Stock packaging items such as chipboard boxes or kraft mailers can meet this standard, showcasing a commitment to reducing the use of virgin materials and promoting a circular economy.

Cradle to Cradle Certification

Cradle to Cradle assesses the sustainability of materials based on factors like material health, reuse, and renewable energy. Stock packaging products that meet this certification are designed for a circular economy, ensuring recyclability or compostability, and minimizing environmental impact throughout the lifecycle.

How2Recycle Label

This labeling program provides clear instructions for consumers on how to properly recycle packaging materials. Stock items like corrugated boxes, kraft mailers, and edge protectors may carry this label to help improve recycling rates and ensure proper disposal of packaging.

USDA Certified Biobased Product

This certification indicates that stock packaging products, such as kraft paper or boxes, are made from renewable biological ingredients. It ensures that the packaging contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels by utilizing plant-based or renewable materials.

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

ISO 14001 is a globally recognized standard that ensures a company’s packaging products are produced using environmentally responsible practices. It applies to stock packaging as well, helping customers ensure that their packaging suppliers are committed to minimizing environmental impact throughout production.

Stock Products

We offer a range of foam packaging products, including inserts, sheets, pads, end caps, and edge protectors, designed for maximum product protection. These solutions are tailored to fit your packaging needs, ensuring durability and sustainability throughout the supply chain.

All Stock Packaging

We offer a wide range of eco-friendly stock packaging solutions designed to meet your sustainability and packaging needs.

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Corrugated Packaging

Durable and recyclable, corrugated packaging provides reliable protection while supporting your environmental goals.

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Shipping Boxes

Our sturdy shipping boxes ensure safe transit while minimizing waste with eco-conscious materials and designs.

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Chipboard Packaging

Lightweight and recyclable, and ideal for reducing environmental impact while maintaining product safety.

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Edge Protector

Our edge protectors provide reinforced protection for your products during transit while being fully recyclable and eco-friendly.

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Mailers (Kraft)

Our kraft mailers offer an eco-friendly, recyclable solution for shipping smaller items with reliable protection.

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Kraft Tape

Our kraft tape provides a recyclable and secure sealing solution for your packaging, supporting your sustainability efforts.

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Kraft Paper

Made from sustainably sourced materials, our kraft paper offers an eco-friendly option for packaging and void fill.

Additional Products

If you don’t see the product you need here, please contact us for more sustainable packaging options.

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Corrugated, Chipboard, Kraft & Sustainability Explained

Our sustainable packaging options include corrugated, chipboard, and kraft materials, all of which are recyclable and made from renewable or recycled sources. These materials offer eco-friendly, durable solutions that reduce environmental impact while providing reliable protection for your products.

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Corrugated packaging is made from renewable wood pulp and is highly recyclable, making it an eco-friendly option. Its durability allows it to be reused multiple times before being recycled, reducing material waste. Although not generally biodegradable due to coatings or adhesives, untreated corrugated may break down in industrial composting environments.

Corrugated Facts:

How to Recycle: Easily recyclable through curbside programs; fibers are reused to create new corrugated materials.

Biodegradable: Not typically biodegradable unless untreated and free of coatings.

Compostable: Not usually compostable, but untreated versions may break down in industrial composting.

Reusable: Can be reused multiple times for shipping and storage before recycling.

Carbon Footprint: Lightweight design reduces emissions during transportation.

Cost Efficiency: Affordable and widely available, offering a balance of sustainability and performance.

Supply Chain Impact: Widely available and easy to source, reducing supply chain disruptions and ensuring consistency.

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Chipboard is a lightweight and durable packaging material made from recycled paper fibers, making it an eco-friendly choice. It is highly recyclable and can be repurposed into new packaging materials multiple times. Although chipboard is not compostable, it offers a sustainable solution due to its recyclability and low environmental impact during production.

Chipboard Facts:

How to recycle: Easily recyclable through curbside recycling programs, as it is made from recycled paper fibers.

Biodegradable: Chipboard is biodegradable over time when untreated and free of coatings or adhesives.

Compostable: Not typically compostable due to the adhesives or finishes applied, but untreated chipboard may decompose in some composting environments.

Reusable: Can be reused for packaging or cushioning purposes before recycling.

Carbon footprint: Lightweight design reduces transportation emissions, and it is made from recycled materials, further lowering its carbon footprint.

Cost efficiency: Affordable and widely available, making it an economical choice for eco-friendly packaging.

Supply chain impact: Readily available in large quantities, ensuring reliable supply for various packaging needs.

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Kraft paper is an environmentally friendly packaging material made from wood pulp, known for being both recyclable and biodegradable. It can be reused multiple times for wrapping and cushioning before being recycled or composted. Kraft paper breaks down naturally in compost environments when untreated, offering a low-impact disposal option.

Kraft Facts:

How to recycle: Recyclable through curbside programs, provided it’s free from coatings or non-recyclable inks.

Biodegradable: Fully biodegradable when untreated, breaking down naturally in the environment.

Compostable: Compostable if untreated, degrading quickly in compost settings.

Reusable: Can be reused for wrapping, void fill, and other purposes before recycling or composting.

Carbon footprint: Lightweight, reducing emissions in transportation and shipping.

Cost efficiency: Affordable, versatile, and easy to source for various packaging needs.

Supply chain impact: Readily available, ensuring reliable supply for bulk packaging needs.

Stock Versus Custom Sustainable Packaging

Choosing between stock and custom packaging depends on your business needs and sustainability goals. Stock packaging offers cost-effective, ready-made solutions, while custom packaging allows for tailored, eco-friendly designs that minimize waste and enhance brand identity.

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Stock packaging is an excellent choice for businesses looking for quick, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solutions. Ready-made packaging such as corrugated boxes, kraft paper, and mailers are readily available and designed with sustainability in mind, often made from recyclable and biodegradable materials. This option is ideal for companies that need efficient, sustainable packaging solutions without the need for customization.

Benefits of Stock Packaging:

Cost-Effective: Lower production costs and quicker lead times.
Eco-Friendly: Made from recyclable and biodegradable materials.
Availability: Readily available in a wide variety of sizes and materials.

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Custom packaging allows businesses to tailor their packaging to specific needs while incorporating sustainable materials and designs. This option enables optimization of packaging size, materials, and branding, reducing waste and improving environmental impact. Custom packaging is perfect for businesses looking to enhance brand identity while ensuring their packaging aligns with sustainability goals.

Benefits of Custom Packaging:

Tailored Fit: Custom sizes reduce material waste and optimize shipping efficiency.
Branding Opportunities: Customized designs help enhance brand visibility while using sustainable materials.
Material Flexibility: Choose specific eco-friendly materials that align with your sustainability goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore how we support your packaging needs with eco-friendly solutions tailored to your business.

Is there an order minimum required for stock packaging?

Order minimums vary from project to project, it usually depends on the type of packaging, size and desired materials. Contact us and we will evaluate the best options for your packaging needs.

What are your shipping costs and do you deliver throughout the United States?

Shipping is free to all Southern California businesses. Fees are generally added to orders outside of Southern California or if you need a rush order. We also deliver to all of the United States, in which prices for shipping can vary.

I need help selecting the right stock packaging product.

Selecting the right stock sustainable packaging products is crucial for businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining product safety and efficiency. Whether you need corrugated boxes, chipboard, kraft materials, or other eco-friendly options, making informed choices helps minimize waste and supports your sustainability goals. Our team is here to help you find the perfect solution for your packaging needs. Contact us for personalized assistance in choosing the right sustainable packaging products for your business.

Where can I learn more about sustainable packaging?

To dive deeper into sustainable packaging, we invite you to explore our blog, which features a wealth of information on eco-friendly practices, innovations in sustainable materials, and expert insights. Our blog is regularly updated to help you stay informed about the latest trends and developments in sustainable packaging. Visit our blog to learn more and take your knowledge to the next level.

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Is there an order minimum required for packaging foam?

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What are your shipping costs and do you deliver throughout the United States?

Shipping is free to all Southern California businesses. Fees are generally added to orders outside of Southern California or if you need a rush order.

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