[2023/04/19 11:19:52]

There are really two main goals when it comes to designing reusable packaging from our perspective: Naturally, there are a number of different factors to take into consideration to achieve the above two goals. You want your reusable packaging to be functional, durable and environmentally friendly which can become quite a complex process. Some of […] The post What really goes into the making of reusable packaging? appeared first on LimeLoop.

[2023/04/05 01:12:54]

The life of a cardboard box is short-lived.  When was the last time that you left a cardboard box sitting in your home unopened, taking up space? This is likely not a super common occurrence for you for two reasons: Cardboard boxes never really stay in the same place for very long.  Instead, the moment […] The post A Day in the Life of a Cardboard Box appeared first on LimeLoop.

[2023/03/21 01:30:00]

No matter where you go, cardboard is never far.  Cardboard is one of the most widely used materials for packaging and shipping, and in the US alone, 46.5 million packages are shipped everyday. When we break it down by carrier, UPS claims to send 36.5 million packages per day and FedEx claims to ship an […] The post 6 Ways Cardboard Does More Harm Than Good appeared first on LimeLoop.

[2023/02/21 02:00:00]

Ecommerce has revolutionized the retail industry, making it easier than ever for consumers to shop online. Amazon, Nordstrom, Etsy, eBay, Apple–all major ecommerce retailers that you’ve likely purchased from at some point or another.  In 2023, it is estimated that 218.8 million US consumers will shop online, which is roughly 65% of the entire U.S. […] The post The 5 Biggest Supply Chain Hurdles in Ecommerce appeared first on LimeLoop.

[2023/02/15 12:20:00]

For many of us, we’ve heard the 3 R’s (reduce, reuse and recycle) over and over again from childhood to adulthood. They’ve been ingrained into our behavior and our schooling since we were young. Yet, the main focus has primarily been on the 3rd R: Recycle. Yes, recycling is a good habit to be in […] The post 3 Simple Swaps for a Circular Supply Chain appeared first on LimeLoop.

[2023/01/31 11:20:00]

If you’re anything like me, you recently found yourself basking in the glow of a beautiful holiday season. With a smile on your face you looked around a sitting room at your family members, felt the pleasant warmth of a full belly, watched exuberant children play with a new toy, and noticed a slight sense […] The post Why Quitting Cardboard Should be a Top Priority appeared first on LimeLoop.

[2023/01/03 07:03:04]

I’ve spent the last 5 years of my life working to eliminate single-use packaging. Cutting the use of cardboard was part of that goal, but most of my focus was on cutting single-use plastic packaging used in direct to consumer e-commerce shipments. This was true for a variety of reasons, but the primary reason is […] The post 8 Key Takeaways I Learned from Retailers About “Recycling” Cardboard appeared first on LimeLoop.

[2022/11/09 10:22:10]

Customer experience (CX) trends come and go.  They can vary based on what is going on in the world. They can vary based on new technologies that have emerged. They can change based on consumer behavior. However, what remains the same is that customers, or consumers, want to purchase from brands that will make them […] The post The Biggest CX Trend Retailers Need to Consider appeared first on LimeLoop.

[2022/10/06 04:30:00]

An estimated 8.75 million packages are returned the first week of January. Holiday waste is inevitable but there may still be hope with the right shifts. The post Sadly, Holiday Waste is Only Going to Get Worse This Year appeared first on LimeLoop.

[2022/03/17 09:34:41]

The post Fashion’s Role in Collective Circularity appeared first on LimeLoop.