Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Started With Reusable Packaging Materials

Custom noissue Reusable Organic Cotton Tote Bag by @yellowbeauty

Single-use plastics are so yesterday. Now, consumers are more invested in sustainability on the personal and brand level – meaning that retailers must do more in choosing sustainable solutions for their products and packaging.

Fortunately, circular packaging options made from eco-friendly materials are gaining traction across ecommerce brands and small businesses, signaling a shift toward a more sustainable future. However, harmful environmental consequences still plague our planet – about 300 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste ends up in landfills and natural environments, much of it from single-use plastic packaging. It’s more important than ever to make the switch to packaging that can be wholly disposed of or can be repurposed beyond a one-time use.

Reusable packaging products fit the bill for many businesses as an earth-forward option that maximizes the customer experience. Because reusable packaging is built to last, there’s less of an impact made on the environment – and customers get a bonus of enjoying another branded product from you!

The global reusable shipping boxes market was valued at an estimated $97 billion in 2022. This is only expected to rise rapidly as customers continue holding brands to more sustainable standards. Reusable bag packaging is also an appealing aspect of the unboxing experience and does both people and the planet a favor (or two!) in having more than one life. But repurposable packaging can be more than utilitarian for your brand. Read on to learn how creative reusable packaging can be!

What is reusable packaging, and how is it sustainable?

Reusable packaging is what it sounds like, but much more. Designed to be used repeatedly, reusable shipping and packaging products are made to be extra durable and dependable for brands and customers alike to avoid generating excessive waste.

Creating reusable packaging options is also better for humans and the earth. Standards like Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Forest Steward Council (FSC) certification are in place to ensure that materials are sustainably sourced, ethically produced, and in some cases, like recycled kraft, efficiently repurposed. What results are options that don’t skip out on service or your unique branding, like reusable gift bags, mailer bags, and shipping boxes!

What materials are considered reusable?

Eco-friendly packaging materials take many forms, including organic or recycled organic cotton, recycled or consciously-sourced kraft, and other repurposed materials to compose reusable packaging solutions.

Reusable bags are better for the environment, and personalized totes can be easily cleaned while carrying heavier hauls thanks to their 100% organic cotton composition. Drawstring bags sewn from this textile are also highly reliable in protecting more precious items prone to scratching.

Once emptied, recycled kraft shipping and gift boxes can be repurposed after the initial unboxing experience. Along with other kraft products like coasters and mailers, they can be reused or re-enter circulation without a hitch, remaining out of landfills for good!

Reusability is possible with custom stamps, too, since they’re made for infinite use. These products are typically composed of repurposed materials mixed with sturdy components for extremely low-maintenance. Your manual or self-inking stamp will require little accessories to operate, such as eco-friendly ink refills.

Not to mention, your branding will be top of mind for customers reusing your packaging. Customers will positively associate your brand with a people and planet-forward experience and receive additional value from your reusable packaging!

Here’s everything you need to know about noissue’s reusable packaging!

Now that we’ve got the basics out of the way, let’s dive into what reusable packaging options are offered through noissue. Give customers an unforgettable experience that continues impressing after unboxing with reusable packaging! Elevate your branding with reusable packaging that’s customized with your logo or artwork, and watch customers enjoy beyond the box.

Totes and Drawstring Bags

noissue Reusable Tote Bags

• Made from GOTS certified organic cotton or recycled organic cotton
• Printed with eco-friendly inks that won’t fade or crackle
• Can feature a double-sided design or logo pattern
• Perfect as reusable gift bags or packaging clothing, skincare and beauty products, branded merchandise, and more
• Pair with logo-patterned tissue paper to wrap products and custom hang tags to decorate your tote bag handles

noissue Reusable Drawstring Bags

• Made from GOTS certified organic cotton
• Printed with eco-friendly inks that won’t fade or crackle
• Can feature a double-sided design or logo pattern
• Perfect for packaging more delicate products, like jewelry, pins, perfume samples, small ceramics, and more
• Pair with logo stickers as fun freebies for customers to find inside of your custom drawstring bags

Boxes and Mailers

noissue Custom Kraft Gift and Shipping Boxes

• Made from recycled kraft cardboard
• Light, E-flute construction for curbside recycling or reuse
• Printed with eco-friendly inks that won’t fade or smear
• Can be reused by customers to hold keepsakes, organize and store products, shipped as subscription boxes, or be otherwise repurposed
• Upload your branded design or browse through ready-made templates from the noissue Creative Community
• Pair with an Eco-Alliance badge, eco-friendly tissue paper, and custom thank you cards for an impressive unboxing

noissue Stock Kraft Gift and Shipping Boxes

• Made from recycled kraft cardboard
• Light, E-flute construction for curbside recycling or reuse
• Can be reused by customers as boxes for moving personal belongings, storage and organization, shipped as gift boxes, or be otherwise repurposed
• Pair with custom and eco-friendly packaging tape, stickers, or stamps to decorate the exterior

noissue Recycled Padded Mailers

• Made from recycled plastic materials: post-industrial 100% recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) on the outside and 20% recycled LDPE on the inside
• Printed with eco-friendly, water-based inks to keep them recyclable with other soft plastics
• Comes with 2 adhesive strips to enable reuse
• Customers can return products, ship flat gifts, organize more delicate items and documents, or otherwise repurpose these reusable mailers with ease
• Pair with your brand’s logo or QR code stickers to personalize the exterior

Stamps and Inks

noissue Custom Reusable Manual Stamp

• Made with durable FSC certified wood for repeated use
• Available in 3 different sizes
• Comes with a soy-based ink pad that won’t interfere with reuse, composting, or recycling
• Choose from 4 ink colors to use with your custom, eco-friendly stamp
• Water-based ink refills are available for your stamp’s ink pad
• Pair with Kraft Recycled Boxes or Kraft Mailers to add your logo and stamp artwork onto stationery for extra personalization.

noissue Custom Reusable Self-Inking Stamp

• Made from over 65% post-consumer plastics for prolonged durability and repeated use
• Available in 3 different sizes
• Comes with a pre-filled, soy-based ink cartridge that won’t interfere with reuse, composting, or recycling
• Choose from 4 ink colors to use with your custom, self-inking stamp
• Water-based ink refills are available for your stamp’s cartridge
• Pair with Kraft Recycled Boxes or Kraft Mailers, and stamp your logo onto paper products like coffee cups and takeout boxes

Hospitality and Events

noissue Reusable Coasters (paper coasters) (community design)

• Made from FSC certified paper, while UK-based Coasters are made from 30% recycled paper
• Reusable, recyclable, and compostable in select countries
• Available in circle or rounded square shapes
• Printed with water-based or vegetable-based inks
• Can feature a double-sided design or logo pattern
• Upload your branded design or browse through ready-made templates from the noissue Creative Community
• Add a QR code, social media handles, sustainability badges, and other important brand information on your custom paper coasters
• Perfect for branding at industry and hospitality experiences, special events and occasions, and restaurant or bar dining

🎁 That’s a Wrap!

There you have it, that’s everything you need to know about our reusable packaging products! Consider giving your brand the reusable packaging remedy to become more sustainable with every customer’s order. Hone in on providing a quality, branded experience that’ll live above and beyond one-time use, and know that customers will appreciate your eco-conscious efforts for years to come. Get started today and browse our recycled packaging range here.

Need to order wholesale packaging quantities of recycled packaging? Our noissue Plus team is happy to help you get all of your custom circular packaging created!