There are times when we all need to ship something whether it’s presents for family and friends or something for business. Terri has some ideas on how you can Do Your Part while sending off all sorts of things.

Begin with the box or envelope you may need. Your best bet is to reuse a container you already have. It can be as simple as a shoe box. But sometimes you’ll need something you don’t have.

CareMail is one good line of green shipping products. Their boxes are made out of 100% recycled content and their envelopes contain 90% recycled content. They are also padded with old newspapers. CareMail’s packing peanuts are made of corn and potato starch and are biodegradable. But they have other eco-friendly package filler options too. Amazon.com is one place to find the products online and they are also sold at Staples.

Another option comes from the United States Postal Service. Their boxes can be used, recycled and used again without any loss in quality. That’s what the Cradle to Cradle logo stands for. You won’t even need to waste gas to get your hands on some. If you order online, the packages can be delivered with your regular mail! And the best part, the eco-friendly boxes are absolutely free!

But what should you do with the packing materials that are sent in shipments to you? Don’t let those packing peanuts and plastic bubble wrap take up space at a landfill! Instead, a perfect solution is to take them to a place like Parcel Plus which will recycle them for you! And don’t forget, when it comes to keeping the items you send safe, don’t forget about all that unwanted paper you may have sitting around your house. Shredded junk mail or crumpled up used paper will keep your fragile objects safe and sound.

The options for greener shipping are out there these days! So Do Your Part to make your shipping choice a smart one!

To Learn More Visit:
Care Mail Packages on Amazon
Care Mail Packages at Staples
United States Postal Service
Cradle to Cradle
Parcel Plus