This startup produces sustainable packaging solutions made from biodegradable plastics that decompose into various forms such as courier satchels and bubble bags. By replacing traditional plastic materials, the company aims to significantly reduce plastic waste in retail and promote a circular economy.
Funding
$5.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The retail industry generates significant plastic waste through traditional packaging materials like courier satchels and bubble bags, contributing to environmental pollution and harming ecosystems. Current disposal methods often fail to effectively manage this waste, leading to landfill accumulation and ocean contamination.
Solution
Better Packaging Co. provides sustainable packaging solutions designed to minimize environmental impact and promote a circular economy. The company offers a range of products, including mailers, garment bags, labels, and tape, crafted from materials like compostable plant-based plastics, recycled waste, and ocean-bound plastic (POLLAST!C). These materials offer durability and protection while reducing reliance on traditional plastics. Better Packaging Co. also provides custom branding options, enabling businesses to align their packaging with their sustainability goals and enhance brand identity.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes retailers, e-commerce businesses, and brands seeking sustainable packaging alternatives to reduce their environmental footprint and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Features
- POLLAST!C range: Utilizes certified recycled ocean-bound plastic to create mailers and garment bags, addressing ocean plastic pollution.
- Compostable options: Offers certified home compostable and biodegradable mailing satchels made partly from plants.
- Customization: Provides custom branding options for various packaging products, including mailers, garment bags, and retail bags.
- Diverse product range: Includes poly mailers, garment bags, padded mailers, hygiene liners, labels, tape, resealable bags, envelopes, retail carry bags, stretch pallet wrap, and boxes.
- Material options: Offers packaging made from plant-based materials, recycled waste, and paper alternatives.
- Certifications: Products hold certifications such as Commercially Compostable, Global Recycled Standard, Home Compostable Certified, and Ocean Bound Plastic Certified.