The reason most companies do not move to sustainable packaging is that it is not just one decision; it is because the old supplier simply can’t provide the new requirements without the cost becoming unworkable. It is not normally from a marketing meeting, but from a quote that no longer makes sense, where the search for wholesale eco-friendly boxes really begins. Empress Packaging is a wholesale eco-friendly boxes  and sustainable product packaging throughout the USA that won’t let the business down when it comes to real volume, not just sample orders.

Why Wholesale Pricing Changes the Sustainability Math?

Many companies do not make the switch to single-use sustainable boxes simply because they are more expensive than a “regular” box. Recyclable boxes purchased in wholesale quantities fill that gap in a big way, as wholesale-purchased boxes can be material- and production-cost-effective when a supplier is working on actual order quantities rather than one-offs. This is particularly the case for Kraft product boxes, as uncoated stock is already less expensive than laminated options and the price difference between sustainable and conventional packaging makes even less difference once that threshold is passed.

The advantages of Sustainable Packaging on a large-scale purchase.

Wholesale volume sustainable packaging offers value in a couple of specific ways. Branding: it is the opportunity for a business to use sustainable packaging materials, using the same materials repeatedly and knowing they are recyclable, so that a business can make a statement and not a partial one. Protection: right-sized recycled boxes protect the product without unnecessary waste, adding cost and reducing environmental benefits. Cost savings: the per-unit price of wholesale eco-friendly boxes is comparable to that of traditional packaging, eliminating the typical cost trade-off. 

The applications of Wholesale Eco-Friendly Boxes.

When consumer brands grow and outgrow their more expensive, smaller sustainable supplier, they require wholesale pricing that is commensurate with their new volume. Retailers forced by bigger partners to adhere to sustainability goals must have kraft product boxes that pass the test without raising case costs. Food and beverage brands that are growing distribution require more environmentally friendly packaging solutions that can withstand the structural integrity of longer distribution chains. When wholesale distributors are dealing with more than one retail outlet, there is a need for uniform, reusable case packs with the price point commensurate with the volume that is being shipped. 

Wholesale Sustainable Packaging Customization Options

Empress Packaging constructs eco-friendly packaging solutions in uncoated kraft, recycled board, and FSC-certified stock, not as a specialty add-on, but according to the order value. Prints are done in soy- or water-based inks and can range from simple branding to intricate custom art and do not affect recyclability. Inserts are trimmed to the product, eliminating the waste on void fill that is costly at any level of production. Once sizes and specs are approved, they will not change with increased volumes, allowing no quality drift between runs. The problem that most businesses fall into is that they think if they are buying sustainable stock, then the price must be higher for each quantity sold, but often the opposite is true.

FAQs

Q: What is the lowest quantity of eco-friendly boxes that can be ordered wholesale? 

A: This will depend on the type of stock used, size, and print design, as quoted.

Q: Does the change of the standard box supplier involve a complete packaging redesign? 

A: No, most specs can be modified without having to start from scratch.

Q: Is there packaging that is available wholesale that is fully recyclable? 

A: Yes, in most styles and sizes of boxes.

Get Your Free Quote

The moment order volume is real, custom eco-friendly boxes cease to be a trade-off. Empress Packaging is a wholesale manufacturer of sustainable product packaging boxes that are eco-friendly in the USA. Get a free quote at query@empresspackaging.com  or call (888) 900-7629.