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April 22, 2022

Sendle reveals a grizzly truth this Earth Day

At Sendle, our vision is to see a world where everyone takes responsibility for their impact. This Earth Day, we're asking the world to, 'Think before you ship,' by showing the true cost of our online shopping addiction.

Sustainability | 5 min read

April 22, 2022

The mighty grizzly bear, a symbol for habitat loss around the world

Unfortunately, any number of animals could stand in as a symbol for habitat loss in Sendle’s Earth Day 2022 campaign. We chose the mighty grizzly bear in order to send a BIG ...

Sustainability | 7 min read

April 20, 2022

5 ways to change up your shipping for a happier planet

The last few years have been an amazing time to launch a small business or side hustle. Shoppers are more willing than ever to order online, while seeking out makers and ...

Customer Experience | 5 min read

April 19, 2022

Earth-friendly ways to revamp your online shopping habit

When you think about online shopping, convenience and speed spring to mind. You likely don’t think much about the ecological impact. While it’s true that the businesses you ...

Sustainability | 5 min read

April 18, 2022

Ethical and sustainable Mother’s Day gifts to show her you care

Mother’s Day is less than a month away. This is your helpful reminder to find the perfect gift right now so you’re not scrambling when you remember again a few days ...

Packing & Shipping | 5 min read

April 14, 2022

Trash into treasure: the future of sustainable packaging

We thought it would be fun to expand on our previous guide to sustainable packaging, but it was super thorough! Instead, we searched for sustainable packaging innovations to ...

Packing & Shipping | 4 min read

April 7, 2022

Don’t toss those expired Sendle mailers! They’re still useful and fun.

Sendle's compostable mailers are an incredible product and the price is great, too. So great, you might have accidentally ordered too many. If you have some that are expired, ...

Sustainability | 4 min read

April 4, 2022

Skip the plastic and create sustainable Easter traditions

Why not take the opportunity this year to put a fresh spin on things with new sustainable Easter traditions? Check out eco-friendly materials, reusable items, and exquisite ...

Packing & Shipping | 12 min read

March 27, 2022

The big guide to sustainable packaging

It isn't easy being green, a wise frog once said. But, as far as eco-friendly packaging options go, we're here to help you make informed decisions and make it a little easier.

Packing & Shipping | 8 min read

March 24, 2022

How to resize cardboard boxes: 4 easy steps to resize a cardboard box and save big on packaging

Are you using a brand new box every time you ship? Did you know, as long as they’re in good condition, your boxes can be reused over and over! We’ll show you how to cut them ...

Sustainability | 5 min read

March 14, 2022

3 fashion B Corps keeping your old favorites out of landfill

The electronics industry pioneered the practice of refurbishing gently-used goods and returns as an environmentally-friendly way to deal with returns and exchanges. Now the ...

Sustainability | 10 min read

March 3, 2022

March, a big month for the environment, equality and women

March is a lot of things: milder weather, Albert Einstein’s birthday and the month that the Eiffel Tower opened way back in 1889. Did you know that March is also a super ...

Customer Experience | 5 min read

January 31, 2022

Sustainable and ethical Valentine’s gifts to show you (really) care

Valentine’s Day is loved by many and dreaded by (many) others. While there’s nothing wrong with carving out a single day for all things love, the Valentine’s Day we know ...

Customer Stories | 4 min read

January 12, 2022

The secret to tasty produce from your own garden? Composting at home.

Ever thought about composting at home? Not just saving up food and yard waste for the city council to collect, but creating your own natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer to keep ...

Packing & Shipping | 3 min read

January 6, 2022

Do customers really care if your packaging is sustainable?

Small business shippers across Australia were shocked by surprise charges from Australia Post. They’re signing a petition to demand an end to penalties for using sustainable ...

Customer Stories | 4 min read

January 5, 2022

Rubadub seasoning: sustainable, spice and all things nice (for you and the earth)

There’s a lot more to food than just the taste. Food allows us to connect with others and strengthen bonds with our loved ones. Food helps foster appreciation of different ...

Sustainability | 6 min read

December 22, 2021

Sendle’s big, bold, 2021-derful year

The end of the year is a wonderful time to relax, reflect, and take stock of what we accomplished. And then enjoy the holidays before doing even more in 2022!

Customer Stories | 6 min read

December 14, 2021

Bad Habkits: A party survival kit for the social butterfly in your life

Bad Habkits survival kits are designed to help do your next night out, or night in, right. And, they’re the perfect Christmas present for the hard-to-buy-for party animal in ...

Sustainability | 2 min read

November 2, 2021

The Intuit Climate Action Marketplace: A new place to find greener solutions for your small business

Sendle has joined the Intuit Climate Action Marketplace: Sustainable choices at your fingertips.

Sustainability | 6 min read

November 1, 2021

Shipping with Purpose: A Q&A with our new Director of Sustainability!

It’s easy to say you put Earth first, but following through on that promise is what matters. That’s why Sendle created a Directory of Sustainability position: to keep us ...

Sustainability | 4 min read

October 19, 2021

We’ve gone green! Why we’ve changed our logo for climate change

Green is the new black… or in Sendle’s case, the new orange!

Sustainability | 4 min read

October 13, 2021

The choice is yours: Invest in the Earth for a greener future

Every year, we partner with our Sendler community to invest in environmental projects that preserve and regenerate Earth’s ecosystems.These projects balance out or offset the ...

Customer Stories | 8 min read

October 5, 2021

Black Millennial Vegan: Redefining traditions one wholesome meal at a time

Los Angeles-based Imari Scott-Cheatham is on a wellness mission to challenge her community’s eating habits and remind the world that health is real wealth.

Sustainability | 3 min read

September 28, 2021

Fight food waste, save the planet! Sendle supports OzHarvest's Use It Up campaign

Wasting food feeds climate change. In fact, if food waste was a country it would be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter, coming in behind the USA and China.

Sustainability | 5 min read

July 15, 2021

The tasty and tropical materials tackling our plastic waste problem

Whether you’re a climate warrior, aspiring environmentalist or just a mindful human wandering the earth, you’ve likely heard a thing or two about the wastefulness of ...

Sustainability | 3 min read

July 1, 2021

The case for compostable packaging

More and more, your eCommerce customers demand packaging that won't end up in landfill. That's why we offer an earth-friendly alternative to your usual packaging. Fully ...

Customer Stories | 8 min read

June 7, 2021

Climate Cookery: Utilizing traditional crops for modern foods

What we eat is as central to who we are as the clothes we wear or our favorite books. But, there are many foods we’ve never gotten the chance to accumulate into our ...

Sustainability | 6 min read

April 21, 2021

3 big ways small businesses can step up their sustainability efforts

When it comes to environmental impact, today’s consumers are more informed than ever before and demand a new level of transparency. And it's not just conscious consumers, ...

Sustainability | 9 min read

April 20, 2021

What is Zero Waste? The movement against waste

The world, as a whole, makes a lot of waste. A lot. Two billion tons a year, in fact. And it’s not hard to see its destructive effects, such as habitat loss. While that ...

Sustainability | 8 min read

April 20, 2021

9 creative sustainable business ideas to reduce your impact

There are so many ways for businesses to become more sustainable. It doesn’t stop at reducing the amount of energy you use or instituting a recycling program (but you should ...

Sendle blog

Sendle reveals a grizzly truth this Earth Day

The mighty grizzly bear, a symbol for habitat loss around the world

5 ways to change up your shipping for a happier planet

Earth-friendly ways to revamp your online shopping habit

Ethical and sustainable Mother’s Day gifts to show her you care

Trash into treasure: the future of sustainable packaging

Don’t toss those expired Sendle mailers! They’re still useful and fun.

Skip the plastic and create sustainable Easter traditions

The big guide to sustainable packaging

How to resize cardboard boxes: 4 easy steps to resize a cardboard box and save big on packaging

3 fashion B Corps keeping your old favorites out of landfill

March, a big month for the environment, equality and women

Sustainable and ethical Valentine’s gifts to show you (really) care

The secret to tasty produce from your own garden? Composting at home.

Do customers really care if your packaging is sustainable?

Rubadub seasoning: sustainable, spice and all things nice (for you and the earth)

Sendle’s big, bold, 2021-derful year

Bad Habkits: A party survival kit for the social butterfly in your life

The Intuit Climate Action Marketplace: A new place to find greener solutions for your small business

Shipping with Purpose: A Q&A with our new Director of Sustainability!

We’ve gone green! Why we’ve changed our logo for climate change

The choice is yours: Invest in the Earth for a greener future

Black Millennial Vegan: Redefining traditions one wholesome meal at a time

Fight food waste, save the planet! Sendle supports OzHarvest's Use It Up campaign

The tasty and tropical materials tackling our plastic waste problem

The case for compostable packaging

Climate Cookery: Utilizing traditional crops for modern foods

3 big ways small businesses can step up their sustainability efforts

What is Zero Waste? The movement against waste

9 creative sustainable business ideas to reduce your impact

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