What are the most sustainable materials for packaging and shipping products on Shopify?

When it comes to sustainability, your first thought should be to remove any single-use items in your packaging. If you can use containers that can be reused by your customer or returned to you for reuse, this would be ideal.

That said, I understand this is not always possible, in which case, you will want to use packaging made from eco-friendly materials that are compostable, biodegradable, or at the least, non-toxic.

Some of these materials could include:

• Cellulose
• Kraft Paper
• Cornstarch and Bioplastics
• Green Cell Foam
• Mushroom
• Seaweed

You should also ensure that the packaging companies harvest their materials in a sustainable manner.