That\u2019s why it\u2019s definitely time your online shop got in on fashion\u2019s \u201ceco-awakening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One way to make the most of this global trend is by getting creative with your marketing<\/a> and incorporating sustainability into your online business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But \u2014 and this is important \u2014 don\u2019t be all talk because greenwashing is so. not. cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take actual steps to support sustainability. As an online seller, there’s a lot you could do to ensure that consumption and production patterns become more sustainable (trivia: this is Goal 12<\/strong><\/a> of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which the Philippines has wholeheartedly committed to). <\/p>\n\n\n\n You could start with the first thing your customers see when they get their deliveries: an eco friendly packaging.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Also Read: Be An Eco-friendly Online Business in Small Steps<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The world produces over 300 million tons of plastic waste every year. At least eight million tons end up in the ocean. These make up 80% of marine debris and harm marine life, threaten our health, the safety of our food, and contribute to climate change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because a lot of people are relying on deliveries and online shopping during the lockdown, plastic packaging waste was estimated to go up by as much as 300%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re ready to say goodbye to plastic and hello to eco friendly packaging, here are a few options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #NinjaTip: <\/em><\/strong>There\u2019re a few ways that online sellers can help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills, the ocean, and just about everywhere else. For instance, Greenpeace Philippines suggests reusing old packaging, offering reduced packaging options, and looking for plastic alternatives.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n One of the reasons plastic remains so popular is that it\u2019s just so much more durable and simpler to use than, say, paper bags. Paper tears easily and disintegrates as soon as it gets wet, which doesn\u2019t make it a feasible packaging solution, especially for items that have to travel long distances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Biodegradable bags are a great compromise. They offer an alternative that is as sturdy as plastic bags but not as bad for the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n EcoNest<\/strong>, a Philippines-based supplier of sustainable packaging solutions, has bags of different sizes made out of cassava pulp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These are 100% compostable, will biodegrade in just 105 days, will dissolve in hot water, and can safely be eaten by microorganisms. They even use eco-friendly soy-based ink! A lot of fashion and beauty merchants have been switching to this greener packaging alternative, including cosmetics brand Garnier<\/strong>, which recently partnered with EcoNest to make their packaging kinder to the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #NinjaTip: <\/em><\/strong>Brands that order 10,000 or more pieces of cassava bags from EcoNest can have their bag designs customized!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The Philippines is the world\u2019s second-largest producer of pineapple products. Around 5% of the country\u2019s pineapple production, which was worth a total of PHP 2.67 million in 2017, is made up of agricultural waste. This includes pineapple leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Design Center of the Philippines<\/strong>, a government agency attached to the Department of Trade and Industry, recently launched a type of specialty paper made out of agricultural waste from the pineapple production process. This represents an important step towards having a circular economy, with waste materials being put back into the production cycle and transformed into high-value products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubbed \u201cpinyapel<\/strong><\/em>,\u201d a portmanteau of \u201cpinya<\/em>\u201d (pineapple) and \u201cpapel<\/em>\u201d (paper), the paper is made of discarded pineapple leaves. From materials to processing to manufacturing, pinyapel <\/em>is local all the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Its production may even help improve the livelihood of pineapple farmers by increasing their incomes. According to Nature\u2019s Fresh Pineapples, the farm that supplied the pineapple leaves for the prototyping phase, each cycle\u2014from drying to collecting, and bagging \u2014 added about PHP 1,753 to their farmers\u2019 weekly income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re sending fragile items that need some amount of cushioning, ditch the bubble wrap for the Geami WrapPak Ex<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s basically a combination of die-cut kraft paper and tissue paper that expands into a 3D honeycomb pattern. It\u2019s sturdy enough to secure items you would normally use bubble wrap for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Produced by Ranpak<\/strong>, this sustainable bubble wrap alternative is used by companies in cosmetics, electronics, glassware, houseware, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #NinjaTip:<\/em><\/strong> Check out this YouTube video to learn wrapping techniques using the Geami WrapPak.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Wouldn\u2019t it be cool if you could turn paper waste into something that directly helps green the planet? Plantable paper does exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the name implies, plantable paper<\/strong><\/em> is paper that grows into an actual plant. It\u2019s typically made of post-consumer materials and embedded with seeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of tossing it in the trash, your buyers can simply place the packaging in a pot of soil, water regularly (the frequency depends on the type of plant they\u2019re growing), and wait for their flowering plant, herb, or vegetable to grow. The paper itself composts away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your plantita<\/em> and plantito <\/em>customers will love this one, for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Silent Beads<\/strong> is one local supplier of plantable paper, offering eco-friendly packaging materials and gift tags made from recycled brown paper, and embedded with seeds of plants like spinach, basil, arugula, carrots, parsley, dill, chives, and mustard\u2014enough ingredients to make a salad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider the following tips when choosing eco-friendly packaging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Material: <\/strong>Look for packaging made from sustainable, biodegradable, or compostable materials such as bamboo, paper, cardboard or plant-based plastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Size:<\/strong> Choose the right size packaging for your product. Oversized packaging can lead to excess waste and unnecessary carbon emissions during transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recyclability: <\/strong>Check whether the packaging is recyclable and make sure to inform customers how to recycle the packaging correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n Durability:<\/strong> Choose packaging that’s durable enough to protect your product during shipping, but not over-packaged, which can increase waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Production process:<\/strong> Consider the environmental impact of the production process. Look for packaging made using sustainable manufacturing processes and produced locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Branding: <\/strong>Use eco-friendly materials for your branding, such as vegetable-based inks and recycled paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transportation: <\/strong>Consider the environmental impact of transportation when choosing your packaging. Choose materials that are lightweight and easy to transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By considering these factors, you can find eco-friendly packaging that’s not only better for the environment but also reduces your business’s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even after the pandemic is contained, half of Filipinos say they still expect to shop online frequently. Don\u2019t let \u201cadd to cart\u201d automatically mean \u201cadd to pollution.\u201d Both buyers and sellers have a part to play in making ecommerce eco-friendlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Give your customers the best by providing sustainable packaging alternatives. From here, you can take other steps to become a “greener” brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are more useful tips for your packaging:<\/strong> As an online seller, there’s a lot you could do to ensure that consumption and production patterns become more sustainable. 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1. Bags made of cassava<\/h2>\n\n\n
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2. Pinya + Papel = Pinyapel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Eco-friendly “bubble wrap”<\/h2>\n\n\n
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4. Paper that grows into a plant<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Tips when choosing your eco friendly packaging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Over to you!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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