Sustainability

After your order has been delivered to you, you'll receive an email with a link to track your tree(s). Simply click on the link to see type of tree, who has planted it, and more!

If you are considering opting for paper boxes, congratulations! You have taken the first step to eco friendly packaging. Now that you have made a start, find out how you can improve on the aspect of sustainability. Here are 5 easy eco-friendly packaging practices and some simple ways you can incorporate sustainability into your packaging.

Soy-based ink, as the name suggests, is made of soybeans. The resins and waxes used are also natural additives making the ink extremely eco-friendly and biodegradable. Ink is considered soy-based if at least 6-40% of the ink consists of soy. Petroleum-based ink, on the other hand, is made of crude oil. This type of ink is toxic, flammable, and emits volatile organic compounds when it dries.

By using eco friendly packaging materials and avoiding the use of any kind of lamination makes our boxes 100% recyclable. However, rigid boxes require the use of lamination (thin layer of plastic). Though laminated products can be sent to recycling centers, only the paper fibers from these products will be fully recycled while the plastic from lamination is considered a waste product. Read more here.

All of our packaging is paper based. Our boxes are made of at least 50% post-consumer content and the standard finish we use is a varnish, which makes the packaging biodegradable. Smaller mailer boxes and folding cartons without lamination or add ons (spot UV, foil stamping, etc) can be home composted as well.

Yes! All paper based materials are made with at least 50% post-consumer content, and we use soy-based ink for all print. Learn more about our sustainability practices here.

Note: if your packaging requires lamination, it will be less eco-friendly since lamination is made with a layer of thin plastic. It will however still be recyclable, with some limitations.

Biodegradable packaging decomposes in the presence of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, and sunlight over a period of time that is not fixed. Compostable packaging decomposes under the same conditions usually within a period of 90 days.

Yes, our laminated products can be recycled, though it ultimately depends on the capabilities of the recycling facility processing them.

We provide FSC materials for a selected range of our packaging products. Our FSC license code is FSC™-C198591. Please note that although your company doneeds to be FSC-certified to be able to label your packaging as FSC® certified. This is part of the Chain of Custody requirements as set out by FSC. Learn more here.

Go to PackMojo Pro to choose a packaging type and specify that you'd like to use FSC materials.

Our FSC license code is FSC-C198591.

We offer FSC materials for all corrugated and cardstock based packaging. This includes: mailer boxes, folding cartons, box inserts, box dividers, display boxes, packaging sleeves, paper bags, tray and sleeve boxes, foldable lid and base boxes, pillow boxes, hang tags, and cake boxes.

The minimum order quantity starts at 300 units depending on the packaging type.

Yes. FSC certification means that the base materials (paper, cardboard) are sourced responsibly. Adding finishes such as lamination or enhancements such as foil stamping does not affect this certification.

They can be identified by the presence of the FSC logo with the unique certification code. There are three main types of FSC labels: FSC 100%, FSC Mix, and FSC Recycled. Chain of Custody (CoC) certification can also be used to verify the authenticity of FSC Packaging. To learn more about identifying FSC packaging, read more here.

Yes, you can use the FSC logo on your packaging without being certified yourself. Due to the Chain of Custody, you will be able to use the FSC logo as long as it is accompanied by our license code, as we are producing the packaging.

For any off-product promotion that your company is using FSC certified packaging (e.g. on your website, social media), your company must have a trademark license or promotional license, which also requires following FSC guidelines for using their trademark. Learn more here.

Applying for these licenses often requires you to contact the local FSC™ team, submit documentation showing that your products are FSC certified, and agree to licensing terms. Learn more here.

To ensure that you are following FSC’s guidelines, you will need to have an approved product label. This product label must be in one of the 4 approved color ways, and at minimum include the FSC logo, label title, product type and FSC license code. If you are ordering FSC certified packaging with us, we will provide you with the on-product label.

Because we need FSC's approval for the artwork used on your packaging, please account for an additional 3-5 days on top of the standard lead time.