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Packaging moves products safely through supply chains, but it also carries an environmental cost that many organizations underestimate. For B2B brands, packaging decisions affect shipping efficiency, regulatory compliance, and sustainability reporting.
A closer look at what typically ends up inside a package reveals where waste accumulates and where meaningful reductions are possible.
Primary Packaging Materials
Primary packaging is the layer that directly contains the product. Common materials include corrugated cardboard, plastic films, molded pulp, glass, and metal. In B2B shipping, corrugated cardboard dominates due to its strength and recyclability.




