Eco Business Tips for NZ Brands – Reduce Packaging Waste, Cut Costs, and Ship with Confidence
A practical guide for NZ distilleries, wineries, beauty brands, retailers, and e‑commerce stores shipping fragile products.
Running a sustainable business doesn’t have to cost more. When you choose the right packaging, it often costs less. This short, practical booklet shares five proven ways NZ brands have reduced plastic waste, cut breakages, and lowered freight costs using right-sized boxes and protective paper sleeves.
How to right-size your boxes so you stop “shipping air” and reduce courier costs by 20–30%.
How to replace bubble wrap with compact, 100% recycled paper sleeves that protect just as well (or better).
A simple method to track your breakage rate and calculate how much damage is really costing you each year.
How to turn your unboxing experience into a sustainability story your customers actually see and remember.
How to measure total packaging cost (materials, freight, storage, damage, labour) instead of just chasing the cheapest roll of bubble wrap.
What you’ll learn
This guide is designed for NZ businesses shipping fragile items: wine and spirits, premium food, skincare and beauty, candles, boards, homewares, and more. If you manage operations, logistics, or sustainability and want packaging that fits your values and your P&L, this is for you.
Who this is for
21 page PDF: Eco Business Tips for NZ Brands – How to Reduce Waste, Cut Costs, and Ship with Confidence.
“Action This Week” checklists for each tip so you can test changes on 50–100 units without risking your whole operation.
Optional: A simple calculator template to plug in your own freight, breakage, and packaging costs to see your potential savings.
What you get
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