Custom Eco Friendly Boxes in Plain Kraft Board

What counts as an eco friendly box?

No single label makes a box green. It comes down to how you specify the order.

Start with paper only. A box of bare board, with no film on top, is easy for customers to sort with their other cardboard.

Add a snug fit and every order uses less board. Most of the benefit comes from sensible habits, not from an exotic material.

How do finishes compare for a paper-only box?

Finishes are where a box can stop being plain paper. The table shows what each option adds.

If an all-paper box is the goal, the first rows are the ones to choose.

How do I size an eco friendly box?

A close fit is the easiest green step. Each extra inch of height adds board on four sides and air you must fill.

Measure the product, or the stack of items, at its widest points. Then add only enough room to slide it in and out. Our steps for measuring a box correctly cover the details.

Smaller boxes also stack tighter on shelves and in trucks. If you sell in several order sizes, two or three snug boxes beat one big box padded with filler.

Which board should I choose?

Kraft is the usual pick. It has a natural brown look that suits simple print.

E flute, about 1/16 in (1.5 mm), works for small mailers and retail packs. B flute, about 1/8 in (3 mm), cushions heavier goods. Double wall BC, about 1/4 in (7 mm), is for contents that truly need it. Our guide to corrugated flute sizes explains the differences.

Heavier board adds weight to every order, so ask us which flute your product needs. For light retail items, kraft paperboard has no flute and folds into a slim carton.

How should I print an eco friendly box?

One color on kraft is the classic look and uses very little ink. Black, forest green and navy all read well on brown board.

Two colors let you add an accent without flooding the box. Full color CMYK works too, though shades look warmer and softer than on white board.

Inside print is available for a short message under the lid. Plenty of brands keep the inside bare. A small logo and web address on top can be enough.

What can I pack with instead of plastic?

Your goal is to keep the product still using paper. A good fit does most of that work already.

For leftover gaps, try paperboard inserts, folded kraft sheets or shredded paper. A little crinkle paper for light items looks neat in gift orders.

If you need tape, choose paper tape to match the kraft. Many mailer styles lock shut with tabs and need none.

Clothing often needs nothing extra once the box fits. Once the folded garment matches the inside size, just close the lid.

What should the box say about itself?

Keep wording factual. Telling customers the box is cardboard and can go with their cardboard recycling is clear and useful.

Skip broad claims or badges you cannot prove. We print the text you approve, so check every line on the proof.

A short note asking customers to flatten the box is a plain instruction, not a claim. Many shoppers appreciate it.

How much do eco friendly boxes cost?

Pricing starts from $0.30 a box. We email the exact figure in your quote within one business day. Simple print often helps keep it down.

Shipping is free to any US address. Report misprints, damage or defects with photos within 10 days and we reprint or refund. See our advice on cutting shipping costs for more savings.