By selling with my ebay consignment selling service you are supporting a green business. I made a personal commitment 5 years ago that I will do as much as possible to make my business a green business. Being green is a deliberate choice and I personally support businesses that make similar commitments. Here is how I have gone green:
1. 100% of all UPS shipping boxes are recycled
** I choose used boxes from Guitar Center, JoAnn Fabrics, Shoe Carnival, Ulta and a few other merchants.
** I tear off the prior shipping labels, retape the box and use a brand new label.
2. 100% of all Shipping material is recycled.
** All hard foam packaging and bubble packaging is from recycled Al Grace Appliance
** Newsprint is back issues from the Rock River Times and Plastic fill is from Ulta.
3. I do use USPS priority mail boxes. USPS priority mail boxes are 'cradle to cradle certified packaging' See USPS.com for details.
If I am unable to find the right size box, I take an existing box and with a boxcutter and a steel straightedge, custom make my own boxes. I do my small part of keeping some material out of the landfill for a little while longer, and give them a new life in traveling our country, or in some cases, the world.
My ebay buyers get their orders and shipments in boxes that may have black lettering saying 'Ulta' on the side, or some other brand, but the product inside will be exactly what they ordered, safe, sound and in recycled packaging.
