Many people are becoming increasingly concerned about our effect on the environment, with many homes now having mandatory recycling programs, as well as much more awareness of ways we can save energy or reduce our carbon footprint. One of the main goals of the eco-warriors is the use of aircraft that can be very harmful to the environment, especially considering the number of jet planes that take to the skies every day.
However, shipping a package internationally is something we may have to ship by air, and air is the most time-efficient, but not so good in eco-efficiency. There are ways that we can ensure that our business or personal use package is shipped but with a reduced impact on the environment.
First of all, pack your package, cardboard is the preferred material to use when packaging any object for shipping, you should aim for cardboard boxes that are made from recycled materials and are recyclable. If you’re having a hard time finding suitable boxes, consider repurposing a shoe box or any other cardboard box to fit the item you need to ship.
The packaging insulation will typically be made with plastic or Styrofoam, but a good way to save money on package insulation and to ensure that you are reusing the materials you already have is to use shredded or crumpled newspaper. This is a great insulator especially for fragile items like glass or china.
Shipping a package with fast delivery time demands usually means the package is shipped by air, ensuring you have plenty of time before your item ships will mean you can ship it sooner, saving money but also allowing the parcel company to ship via less urgent and energy-saving methods such as by land or sea, which is believed to be a more environmentally friendly method of travel.
If you’re a business, shipping packages individually can use more energy, especially if you’re using a courier service that picks up your package in a van or car. Bundling your business mail, as well as bundling packages, is a more efficient way to send important business material. If you bundle your packages into one shipment, you could even get a courier discount to help lower your shipping costs.
There are many couriers around the world, as well as overnight delivery couriers, each of which can handle any package delivery needs you may have, check online to find the best deals available.