The Top Sustainable Packaging Materials

“Hi, Ricardo!” shouted Lucy, the neighborhood gadfly, as he drove the delivery truck down the street for his day’s first stop. He liked the neighborhood; it was quiet. The xeriscape lawns of the homes, as well as the hawks, swallows, quail, doves, road runners, and owls flying or nesting in the trees, were a testament to the friendly and tranquil location

Ricardo stopped in front of Annie and LJ’s home, where he usually made a stop about once a week. He carried the box to the front door and rang the bell.

Annie opened it, “Hi, Ricardo. Thanks so much.”

“Of course,” he said. “By the way, I’ve gotten into the habit of taking note of the packages I deliver. I notice you consistently purchase from companies that use sustainable packing material. That’s great. Us drivers are very aware of the environmental impact of shipping goods. Although we’re happy that online shopping continues to grow, we are even happier to see the shift away from plastic and Styrofoam as packing material because neither is biodegradable.”

“Ricardo, thank you for bringing up the subject. I recently read that

“42% of consumers said packaging made from recycled or sustainable materials was crucial in their everyday purchase habits. And 57% of consumers reported that they are willing to pay more for…