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There are times when we all need to ship something whether it’s presents for family and friends or something for business. Terri has some ideas on how you can Do Your Part while sending off all sorts of items.

Begin with the box or envelope you may need. Your best bet is to reuse a container you already have. It can be as simple as a shoe box. But sometimes you’ll need something you don’t have.
CareMail is one good line of green shipping products. Their boxes are made out of 100% recycled content and their envelopes contain 90% recycled content. They are also padded with old newspapers. CareMail’s packing peanuts are made of corn and potato starch and are biodegradable.

Another option comes from the United States Postal Service. Their boxes can be used, recycled and used again without any loss in quality. That’s what the Cradle to Cradle logo stands for. You won’t even need to waste gas to get your hands on some. If you order online, the packages can be delivered with your regular mail. The best part is the eco-friendly boxes are free.

Another green solution for the packaging, is an option for the peanuts. People are able to take them to places like Parcel Plus which will recycle them.