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What's inside? Suspense until the end! Here is my online shopping experience that turned into a scary movie. If not for environmental concerns, at least the costs of excessive packaging and shipping should be a concern for businesses. I prefer to look at it from a positive angle, though. It means that before we reach a point where complex applications don't have sustainable packaging solutions or they are not yet scalable, there are many easy wins that don't require special expertise or investments, just some common sense.   This is an example where sustainability efforts align with improving the bottom line. There is at least an 80% opportunity here for cost and materials reduction! In my corporate job, we have been striving to reduce millimeters because, at scale, those millimeters represent significant savings. Cases like these will be addressed through the EU PPWD (Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive) under the aim to eliminate and reduce excessive packaging. By January 1, 2030, the directive sets the following targets: - The maximum empty space ratio for grouped, transport, or e-commerce packaging is 50%. - Packaging should be designed with the minimum weight and volume necessary for its functionality.   However, there is no need to wait until 2030 to address packaging cases like these. Businesses should refrain from incurring costs (or passing them on to consumers) for packaging that adds no value but only frustrates consumers. Because it's counterproductive for the business. Do you see cases like this in your daily life? Why do you think they exist? #packaging #sustainablepackaging #cost #ppwd

As we step into the new year, the world of packaging is witnessing a shift driven by a blend of technological advancements, consumer demands, and a growing consciousness of sustainability. Is your business ready to face some of the changes we are seeing for shipping and packaging? https://lnkd.in/g4F3GySY #shipping #packaging #businesspackaging #sustainablepackaging #custompackaging

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of E-commerce Logistics: All-Inclusive Scopes 1, 2, and 3 Growth in e-commerce has put the environment on the line, which is highly influenced due to emissions from transportation in logistics operations. An e-commerce company that handles such an issue correctly would have to take an integrate approach of tackling their emissions across all three Green House Gas Protocol Scopes. Scope 1: Dealing with Direct Emissions of Owned Fleets Scope 1 emissions for e-commerce firms relate to companies' fleets of owned or leased vehicles with fuel use associated with delivery, warehousing, and associated operations. Companies may be able to reduce direct emissions through improved fleet efficiencies, vehicle electrification-alternative fuels, and sophisticated route planning. Scope 2: Reducing Indirect Emissions Related to Purchased Energy Scope 2 emissions are associated with the fulfillment centers, distribution hubs, and offices. Programs address on-site renewable energy and energy-efficient upgrades, in addition to procurement of green power from utilities. This supports the decarbonization of e-commerce activities regarding their energy use. Scope 3: Addressing Indirect Value Chain Emissions The most intricate are Scope 3, which include upstream logistics, purchased goods, business travel, waste disposal, and downstream distribution. In terms of bringing these indirect emissions into the corporate strategy, there is really no possible way to do this except through close collaboration with the supply chain partners by use of strategic sourcing, employee engagement, and circular economy principles. A Data-Driven Holistic Approach Now, to handle the issues related to carbon footprint, the first step that e-commerce companies need to take is setting a baseline through capturing comprehensive data with regards to emissions across all Scopes. Armed with this information, they would then be able to formulate various targeted strategies that include:  Electric/ Alternative Fuel Vehicle Adoption Route and Load Optimization Collaboration with logistics partners Packaging solutions for sustainability Investment in renewable energy in facilities The holistic data-driven approach allows e-commerce companies to reduce their environmental impact but also enables cost reduction, brand reputation enhancement, and mitigation of climate change.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐔 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝗶𝐧 𝘁𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 🌍✅ The new EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (#PPWR) was voted on in the European Parliament today. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧? Firstly, good news for Mother Earth, as this regulation will bring ambitious targets for the recyclability of packaging, the use of recycled materials, quotas for reusable packaging, and an overall reduction of packaging waste per capita in the EU by 15% by 2040 (compared to the base year 2018). Secondly, tough times for businesses that put products in packaging on the market, particularly those who sell cross-border via e-commerce channels. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐏𝐖𝐑 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟: • 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 (>70% recyclability) may be placed on the EU market 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎. (>80% recyclability from 2038) • New 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 for packaging in the EU. • 𝐑𝐞-𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐬 for most packaging. • Rules for empty space in e-commerce packaging and for the 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 used. • “𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬” in each EU member state. • Obligation for e-commerce sellers to appoint an “𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞” 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 (other than one’s own). • Obligations for 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 to verify the sellers’ EPR registrations. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲! Next step, the European Council needs to formally approve the agreement and there will be additional juristic refinements before it will enter into force, probably around November 2024. #Follow us here on LinkedIn, sign up for our #Newsletter, or if you’re an #ecommerce seller, register for our #digital #EPR #consulting #service to always stay up-to-date on your EPR obligations across #Europe! 📦📈

Have you considered how packaging waste might be hurting your company? This recent article breaks down some of the key issues with packaging waste in ecommerce. Jillamy’s packaging division can help your business cut out the waste and meet the growing consumer demand for more sustainable packaging. https://lnkd.in/dnm4JKJi

As online shopping continues to soar, it's vital for businesses to embrace #sustainable shipping practices. Right-sized packaging reduces waste and costs, cutting down excess materials and carbon emissions. Learn more about how, by minimizing the environmental impact, companies not only enhance their brand image but also align with eco-conscious consumers: https://bit.ly/3ZDhh7N

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PRO-LOGIST committed to providing accurate and low carbon Scope 3 logistics data for clients. Pro-Logist are pleased to announce that with their carbon partner Auditel, they are committed to providing their clients with accurate and verified scope 3 data. Pro-Logist Ltd. is a leading logistics provider, boasting a team with over 35 years of combined experience in the industry. Their core mission is to provide unmatched service and become a vital part of their clients’ teams. Pro-Logist do more than just transport goods; they actively support their clients in launching new products by navigating international customs regulations, expanding markets by understanding local policies, and assisting in the procurement of essential documentation and harmonised tariff codes. Their expertise lies in tackling challenges that fall outside their clients’ primary business areas but within their specialised knowledge. Committed to their clients’ success, they also collaborate to develop strategies for a more sustainable approach to operations. Managing Director, Silvia Tarchi comments, “Measuring and reducing our carbon footprint is important to us, as a team and our customers, for several reasons. It is important for us to provide our clients with accurate and verified scope 3 data going forward. Although current regulations may not yet mandate this information, it will be essential to have it readily available as regulations tighten in the near future. By measuring and reducing our carbon footprint now, we can ensure that we have the necessary data to meet future demands and provide our clients with valuable insights into their environmental impact. Additionally, as a team and as individuals, we are committed to taking the necessary steps now, as small as they might be in the beginning, towards a more environmentally friendly future within our industry. By understanding and addressing the carbon footprint associated with our shipments, we can actively work towards finding and pushing for more sustainable solutions. This not only benefits our company and our clients but also contributes to a larger effort to reduce our overall environmental impact. Overall, measuring and reducing our carbon footprint is important to us because it allows us to provide valuable data to our clients, actively participate in sustainability efforts and ultimately work towards a more environmentally friendly future.” Pro-Logist Ltd team Hanna Wein Hannah Briggs Auditel Team Lee Freeman Richard Nanton FRAeS FIoL Paul Foster

Find out how by taking a comprehensive supply chain view, you can systematically re-engineer your supply chain packaging for both financial and environmental improvements - https://okt.to/g9El5i #supplychain #packaging

Considering going green? Learn how retailers are transforming the traditionally cumbersome returns process into a streamlined, customer-friendly experience that boosts profitability and promotes environmental sustainability. 💡 https://lnkd.in/gVaEEKQg