Where can I find corporate gift hampers with sustainable packaging? What makes the packaging sustainable?

Many people worry about the environmental impact of giving gifts. It’s important to remember that when you choose to give a gift, there are more sustainable options. At Social Stories Club we aim to provide customers with sustainable packaging for their ethical gifts. We want to show the world that it is possible to give unique and unforgettable gifts that are also sustainable.

Buying sustainable gifts is not only better for the environment but also better for you. Buying sustainable gifts means that you are buying products that are natural, kind to the environment, and free from harmful chemicals and toxins that can leach into the soil and water. Buying sustainable gifts is a great way to make a positive impact on the world while still having fun! If you have been asking the question if whether your corporate Christmas gift can be sent in sustainable packaging you are in the right place. In this blog, we will be showing the sustainable packaging we use for our gift boxes and gift hampers.

Where can I find corporate gifts with sustainable packaging?

Social Stories Club is a sustainable corporate gifting supplier that offers sustainable corporate gifts for Christmas and all year round.

What are the different types of sustainable packaging for ethical gift hampers?

At Social Stories Club we use four main types of sustainable packaging options: biodegradable cardboard boxes, biodegradable wood wool filler, biodegradable mailer bags, and reusable paper rope hampers.

What is a sustainable filler for gift boxes? - Biodegradable Wood Wool Filler

Traditionally gift hamper companies used to use packaging peanuts. Packing peanuts, also known as styrofoam peanuts, had many advantages such as they're lightweight and cheap, and they're easy to find at any store. However, they're not very sustainable. Packing peanuts are made from styrofoam, which can be made from petroleum. They're also not biodegradable. Packing peanuts take up space in landfills and contribute to the litter problem.

At Social Stories Club to ensure our ethical gift boxes have sustainable packaging we use wood wool as the filler instead of packaging peanuts. Wood wool is a renewable, non-toxic material that can be made from timber sourced from sustainable timber forests. Timber is a renewable energy resource and is, therefore, more sustainable. Wood wool doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals or toxins. It is completely biodegradable and compostable. It is a great alternative to some other materials like polystyrene (Styrofoam) and plastics, which can be harmful to the environment. Although wood wool is more expensive this sustainable filler has many unique benefits. Because it is made from natural materials, it is also much less likely to cause allergic reactions than other materials.

What is a sustainable mailer bag for ethical gift boxes? - Biodegradable Mailer Bags

Traditional mailer bags are made from non-biodegradable plastic. There are some recycling programs for mailer bags, but the majority are sent to landfills where they will remain for hundreds of years. Plastic is not a renewable resource. It takes hundreds of years to deplete existing supplies and thousands of years for them to form natural deposits. Every year, new plastic waste is created by consumers who do not recycle their mailer bags. Recycling plastic is important because we can reduce the amount produced trash that will be left to rot in landfills. When businesses and individuals take responsibility for their waste, we can prevent plastic from polluting our oceans and harming wildlife.

To avoid this, at Social Stories Club we use biodegradable mailer bags. Biodegradable mailer bags are made from biodegradable materials. They break down in the soil, allowing the nutrients to get back into the ecosystem. When it comes to biodegradable mailer bags, there are many kinds of materials and products available. These include corn starch, paper pulp, or natural fibres such as cotton and wood pulp. Some biodegradable mailer bags are resealable, which means they can be closed and reused after use.

Biodegradable mailer bags are also easier to open than alternative packaging which is great if you are giving you sustainable gift box to someone with a disability.

What is sustainable packaging for gift boxes? - Biodegradable Cardboard Boxes

We ensure that our packaging is environmentally friendly and minimizes the impact on the environment. What is special about our biodegradable gift boxes is not only are they recyclable which is good for the environment but they also educate about social issues. On the front of each biodegradable gift, you will find the words "this box supports various social causes" printed on the front. We have created a fun game to educate children about social issues by utilising designs of figures carrying out the UN's sustainable development goals. Can you find the following on the package?

• Quality Education
• Great Healthcare
• Empowered Artists
• Renewable energies
• Happy farming communities
• Sports for individuals with disabilities
• Activities for the elderly
• Biking to work

What is sustainable packaging for a gift hamper? Reusable gift hampers

Giving someone a gift presented in a gift hamper is a great way to show someone you care as they are luxurious gifts. The great thing about gift hampers is that they can be used many times over, and are practical gifts that can be reused again and again.

When purchasing a gift hamper for someone you know, consider whether or not the recipient will want to reuse it on future occasions. If not, you can request that they reuse the hamper in the personalized note or opt for a sustainable gift box instead. Sustainable hampers can be the most environmentally friendly option. The ones we use at Social Stories Club are made out of recycled paper rope.

What is an example of sustainable packaging?

Social Stories Club makes sustainable packaging for their ethical Christmas gift boxes. Their boxes are biodegradable themselves, are sent in a biodegradable mailer bag, and the carbon from transport is offset.

Conclusion

Social Stories Club is a business that exists to promote social change through sustainable and holistic means. We believe that our gifts, our actions, and our impact on the world around us can be used to strengthen and encourage communities. We also believe that everyone deserves a sustainable lifestyle and that people can make a real difference when they act together. We hope to inspire you to think differently and not to waste any more time or money on gifts that don't offer a sustainable option.

It's important to note that you don’t have to give a generic corporate gift this year and that by giving a sustainable Christmas hamper to your staff you are living your values. Whether you prefer to use a biodegradable gift box or reusable gift hampers, it is important to consider that the packaging of your gift can affect the environment.

With a little bit of thought and effort, you can gift a gift that is not only sustainable but also very meaningful. If you are looking for branded corporate gifts, bespoke corporate gifts, or to build your own gift box, these are all things we can help with. Head over to the corporate gift page. We can help you with social enterprise gifts for employees, gift for clients, as well as individuals.