E-commerce Logistics: Packaging Reduction
Increasing consumer awareness of packaging reduction is essential to understanding the importance of choosing eco-friendly packaging and encouraging support for products with minimal packaging.
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Shipping in Original Boxes
Deliver products directly in the packaging provided by the manufacturer, reducing excess packaging materials, lowering costs, and simplifying the logistics process.
- Optimizing Packaging Size
Select the most suitable packaging size for the product to avoid using oversized boxes. This not only reduces the use of packaging materials but also minimizes space waste during transportation, thereby decreasing carbon emissions.
- Reducing Packaging Layers
According to regulatory requirements, packaging volume should not exceed the product's volume, with specific limits on the number of packaging layers. For example, there are clear restrictions on the layers for gift boxes and cosmetics, effectively reducing excessive packaging.
【 Pastry Products 】 Maximum of 3 layers (counting from the unwrapped product).
【 Cosmetics / Alcohol / Processed Foods 】Maximum of 2 layers (the product's container packaging does not count).
【 Multi-item Gift Boxes 】Maximum of 2 layers (composed of multiple small gift boxes and products repackaged into one larger gift box).
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Using Eco-friendly Packaging Materials
Utilize environmentally friendly packaging materials that comply with regulations from the Ministry of Environment, such as honeycomb packing paper and recyclable cardboard. These materials help reduce the demand for new materials while minimizing environmental impact, all while providing the necessary protection for products.
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Circular Packaging
Implement reusable packaging, such as reusable boxes, paper bags, or containers, to decrease the use of single-use packaging and reduce waste generation.
By adopting these measures and regularly reviewing and assessing packaging usage, companies can adjust their packaging strategies based on data analysis for continuous improvement and reduction of excessive packaging. E-commerce platforms and the logistics industry can not only reduce the use of cardboard packaging and lower costs but also contribute to environmental sustainability and achieve sustainable development goals.