Shopping from the comfort of your home in your PJs is easy. Deciphering what to do with all the packaging that comes with those fabulous purchases is the hard part. Check out these tips to learn how to dispose of online shopping waste wisely.
Looking for ways to reduce packaging from online purchases?
- Try filling your cart throughout the week and combining purchases into one weekly delivery. Choose “Frustration-Free” Packaging to reduce extra boxes.
- Consider shopping at stores that use thoughtful packaging materials. As this concept becomes more mainstream, the demand will increase and gain popularity!
- Choose ground delivery to reduce air travel. This option can save you a bit of money and also reduces the carbon footprint of your package.
- Shop at local businesses and bring your own bag or containers.
Check out these recycling tips from previous blogs:
- Recycling Dilemma #1005 – Take-out Containers
- Recycling Dilemma #1004 – To bag or not to bag
- Recycling Dilemma #1003 – Moving Boxes and Oversized Cardboard
- Recycling Dilemma #1002 – Got Stuff?
- Recycling Dilemma #1001– Oversized Cardboard & Moving Boxes
Good info! I save my Prime bubble mailers for use in packing Christmas dishes & seasonal decore!
What can be done to primarily reduce use of non-recyclable materials, especially plastic coverings and bubble mailers that are so commonly used for shipping?
Hi Travis! This is a great question. Recycling is a wonderful way to deal with waste, but it is even better to reduce amounts of waste at the source. Largely, this relies on corporations to shift to recyclable, sustainable packaging, and some have already switched to compostable packing peanuts or paper mailers. Seeking out businesses which commit to sustainable packaging and patronizing them provides support to further these initiatives and incentivizes to other corporations to make the same commitment. In the meantime, we encourage using this post as a guide for times when waste is unavoidable and are here to answer your questions!