IT IS important for any business to cut costs where they can; and when you are able to reduce costs and have a positive impact on the environment that’s a win win! Customers are becoming increasingly unhappy when deliveries arrive with non recyclable packaging, or too much packaging. So now is the time to look at how to change your packing and delivery practices for the better. There are plenty of ways to review your current costs and practices and here are some top tips to help you.
Have A Less Is More Approach
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Using less saves money, packaging and time. So adapting to a minimalistic approach to packaging can be very beneficial to your bottom line and the environment. However, you need to ensure that any change in packaging is the same, or better, quality and durability than what you are currently using. And it goes (almost) without saying that you want your packaging to look nice. Ultimately you want to avoid using excessive packaging. When only packaging small items ensure you pack them into as small a box as possible, ideally without any other filler around it. This will be better received by your customer and save you money.
Review Sustainable Packaging Options
With the awareness of sustainability becoming increasingly important to most businesses, more and more people want to do their bit for the planet in and out of the workplace. Traditionally some, or even most, types of packaging get thrown away because they are not recyclable or reusable. There are numerous benefits to switching to sustainable packaging, such as these 100% compostable bags from Polythene UK. Using sustainable polythene, made from recycled materials, can help you save costs, impress your customers and is a great way of boosting your Company’s sustainability practices.
Make Sure Products Are Correctly Packaged
Not packaging your products correctly can lead to breakages, refunds and returns if products are damaged during delivery. In order to be the most cost effective you can with packaging it could be worth reviewing how well your products are packaged. Perhaps you could review any issues or breakages you have had in the last 12 months to see how improvements can be made. By doing this you can ensure your products are protected and you can save money and extra packaging by not having to provide and send out replacement products.
Use Recycled Packaging To Cut Costs
Save money by using what you already have. There are lots of different materials in and around your office that can be used for packaging or packing. Recycling or reusing these can be a great way to boost staff awareness and participation in your eco-conscious work practices. Perhaps there is a pile of scrap paper that could be shredded or boxes you receive deliveries in that you could re-use for sending your own products out.
One More Thing
Don’t forget there are other ways of being cost effective as a business. Communicating to your staff your desire and reasons why you want to be a more eco-friendly business will help get their buy in. In turn, they will be more willing to adapt to a new, sustainable way of operating.
Developing a cost effective way to package your products, and reviewing how and what you pack them in, is an exercise which benefits you, the environment and your customers.
