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Sustainability | 4 min read
April 22, 2024

Behind the scenes of sustainability at Sendle: the journey so far in 2024

Sustainability is a core part of our mission as the world’s first 100% carbon neutral shipping carrier. Since we began, we’ve been working to offset the e-commerce industry’s carbon footprint through sustainable, intentional, and achievable goals alongside small businesses and their customers. 2024 is no different in our continued progress toward a brighter future.

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Sustainability | 5 min read
March 25, 2024

How to become a B Corp like Sendle

Want to enhance your brand reputation, foster customer loyalty, and be part of a values-driven business network? Getting B Corp certified could be for you!
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Sustainability | 5 min read
March 19, 2024

Sendle looks forward to a better, bolder, brighter future as a B Corp

March is B Corp month, so we sat down with Veena Harbaugh, Sendle’s Director of Sustainability, to talk about how being a B Corp benefits our customers and community. She ...
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
March 7, 2024

Get to know these 4 women-founded B Corporations on International Women’s Day

Here’s to all the amazing women who are making a difference and working toward a brighter future! Sendle is honoring International Women’s Day this year by shouting out some ...
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Packing & Shipping | 3 min read
March 5, 2024

More reliable shipping with over 500 drop off locations in Canada!

Hey, Canada! You asked, and we listened. Whether you’re typing drop off parcel near me on Google, or you’re on the move and need to drop your parcel off somewhere else, we’ve ...
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
March 5, 2024

No-bull business advice: Who Gives A Crap | Canada

If you love seriously good advice, toilet puns, and purpose-driven business, this is the feature for you!
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Sustainability | 5 min read
February 13, 2024

Delivering a brighter future, Sendle’s roadmap to net zero emissions

At Sendle, we work to deliver a brighter future with millions of thriving small businesses. Key to that is levelling the playing field so small businesses have access to ...
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Packing & Shipping | 7 min read
January 29, 2024

Shipping from Canada to the US: Your guide to saving money & time

Did you know that the U.S. is the second most common destination for Canadian retailers? As of January 2024, the U.S. has over 340 million people; it’s the largest consumer ...
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Packing & Shipping | 6 min read
December 1, 2023

Sendle’s Peak Season Survival Guide: Small business tips for holiday sales

Peak season stressing you out? Keep calm and ship on! We’ve got a handy guide to make your holiday shipping better and brighter.
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3 min read
November 1, 2023

Get Sendling! Our 2023 Holiday Shipping Dates for Canada

Right now, small businesses must prepare for the height of peak season. It's a good thing Sendle has small businesses covered during the most wonderful (and busiest) time of ...
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Sendle USA | 6 min read
October 25, 2023

Diversifying shipping carriers: 3 advantages of surefire holiday shipping

If you’re a small business, you probably already know what time it is. Starting with a “p” and ending with “-eak season,” it’s easily about to get busier for businesses ...
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
October 4, 2023

Cafe Fabrique turns shipping savings into marketing investment

Cafe Fabrique isn't just about brewing coffee; it's about brewing a sustainable and accessible coffee culture. Sendle’s door-to-door delivery helps caffeine connoisseurs ...
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1 min read
September 6, 2023

Canada: Prepare for peak season with even lower Sendle shipping rates

It's another price drop that'll have you paying less for better shipping. This time, there are even more savings to put back into your business ahead of peak season.
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Customer Stories | 6 min read
June 21, 2023

Sip, Savor, and Glow: When a sommelier and chef join forces, beauty business blooms

Kathy and Angela are a mother-daughter duo debunking two myths with Sendle. Number one: beauty is painful and pricey. And number two: premium shipping can't be cost-effective.
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
June 15, 2023

Summit Apparel: Small business, simple solutions, and overcomplicating is overrated

The world is full of trailblazers and game-changers embracing simplicity. Think of Steve Jobs’s user-friendly products, Warren Buffet's two-step secret to success, and Albert ...
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1 min read
May 18, 2023

Canada’s shipping gets cheaper! Plus a new weight for more unreal savings

It’s been 8 months since we landed in Canada and the future looks bright! We’ve helped bring shipping back to reality with low rates for everyone. Low on cost and high on ...
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3 min read
April 13, 2023

Sendle Canada: the cheapest door-to-door shipping to the U.S. has arrived!

A video on Sendle launching Canada shipping to the United States. We’ve heard your feedback about wanting to ship internationally and reach customers outside of Canada. So ...
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
April 10, 2023

Wanderruff: The dog accessories helping you reduce your carbon pawprint

Wanderruff is a Canadian design-forward dog accessories brand made from recycled materials. Now your dog can look good and reduce their carbon pawprint.
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
March 29, 2023

Pre-loved Prada saving the planet thanks to Vestiaire Collective

Beneath the glamorous facade of fashion lies a troubling reality. In an industry that has long been tainted by inefficient supply chains, unnecessary waste, counterfeiting, ...
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Sustainability | 77 min read
March 27, 2023

The ultimate B Corp retail directory: Vote with your wallet

When you spend money, you are signaling support for the companies that made those products and their values.
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Sustainability | 5 min read
March 14, 2023

Invest in Earth with Sendle: what we’re doing in 2023 for a healthier planet

At Sendle, we’re not ones to sit around and twiddle our thumbs waiting for a miracle solution to climate change. We’re leading the shipping industry toward a more sustainable ...
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Small Business Marketing | 9 min read
November 28, 2022

Google analytics for beginners: Grow your small business online

Introducing Google Analytics for beginners! Specifically, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), the younger, cooler version of the old Universal Analytics (UA). And with GA4 replacing UA ...
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Small Business Marketing | 6 min read
November 16, 2022

Holiday promotion ideas to capture more customers this season

Don’t be caught off guard this holiday season. Because this year (*queue Billy Mack’s Love Actually song tune*) inflation is all around us. Shoppers are expected to buy fewer ...
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
November 10, 2022

Conscious consumerism with Green Friday, Seed & Sprout and Sendle

Green Friday is on a mission to disrupt retail consumerism; an alternative to the bargain-seeking, mindless-consumerism of pre-Christmas shopping events like Black Friday and ...
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Packing & Shipping | 9 min read
November 7, 2022

Prep for peak season with our holiday eCommerce checklist

From chatbots and cheery communication to staff hires and good tape, it doesn’t hurt to be extra prepared for eCommerce’s busiest time of year: the holiday season.
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Sustainability | 4 min read
November 3, 2022

Sendle becomes Climate Neutral Certified

We’re deepening our commitment to a more sustainable future.
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Customer Experience | 5 min read
October 26, 2022

Reclaim space and free up money by shipping made-to-order

A lot of small businesses start in people’s homes, and nobody wants to live in a packed warehouse. We talked with illustrator Elizabeth Person about shipping made-to-order ...
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eCommerce Platforms | 6 min read
October 24, 2022

Shifting to a circular business model with Buy Nothing New and Sendle

The resale market is growing 11-times faster than traditional retail. So, how can brands get involved in the circular economy, manage more sales and help us all live more ...
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Sustainability | 6 min read
September 14, 2022

Sendle Academy: Six steps to sustainable shipping

You’ve survived six whole weeks of Sendle Academy, and your report card is in. Read on for the most important takeaways from the last six weeks and to find out if you’ve ...
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Packing & Shipping | 7 min read
August 31, 2022

Sendle Academy Week 5: Let's create an unforgettable unboxing experience

Unboxing. It’s a new-ish phenomenon where folks film as they open their shopping hauls from designer stores – picture goods in branded carry bags, lovingly wrapped in ...
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