Shipping without outer packaging
Want to run a more sustainable business? You can do so by shipping without outer packaging! Shipping without outer packaging means sending the item in its original packaging, omitting an extra shipping box. This way, you save cardboard and make the best possible use of space in delivery vans.
Shipping without outer packaging is a sustainable step that benefits both society and you as a partner. Shipping items without outer packaging leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions because packaging use is reduced, and transport volume decreases. This contributes to a healthier climate. Less packaging also means lower packaging costs. Moreover, an extra step in the packing process is eliminated. Finally, the development of shipping without outer packaging is positively received by customers. Both partner and customer benefit from this.
When to ship without outer packaging?
There are a number of physical and commercial conditions that determine whether your item is suitable for shipping without outer packaging.
Physical conditions:
- An item must have a strong exterior and be completely sealed;
- The original packaging must be larger than the shipping label;
- An item must not be wrapped in foil, plastic, or paper;
- An item must not roll, be fragile, sharp, or liquid.
Commercial conditions:
- An item must not be privacy-sensitive (e.g., adult items);
- An item must not be easily damaged (e.g., books);
- An item must not have important packaging, for instance, if an item is given as a gift (e.g., LEGO);
- An item must not be prone to theft (e.g., an iPhone).
Furthermore, it remains important for you as a partner to use your own judgment to consider which items are suitable for shipping without outer packaging.
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