How can you reduce your material consumption?

The first thing you can do is to overview the packaging and investigate the possibility to optimize it. If you design the packaging according to your product, you can minimize material that is redundant. This will not only give you a reduction in unnecessary material, but will also affect transport costs and space requirements. Avoid packaging that is too large for the product and choose as compact packaging as possible. However, it is important that it is without risking the safety of the product when it is time for delivery.

The next step is to go through your company’s packaging process. The more complex your packaging methods are, the greater the risk of using more material than required. By simplifying your packaging process, the consumption of materials can be reduced, while you become more efficient.

Having a good collaboration with your supplier can be decisive when it comes to optimizing your packaging and processes. Meet up with your supplier and discuss the packaging solutions and processes. Investigate different opportunities and sustainable alternatives which can reduce the amount of material. 

When it comes to implementing a good and effective packaging strategy your employees are the key for success. To be able to reduce your material consumption, it is necessary that your employees have the right knowledge. Focus on educating employees about the importance of reducing your company’s material consumption and the impact it can have on the environment.