Want to waste less?
Start with your packaging.
Here’s how to check it — step by step.
Step 1: List All the Packaging You Use
Write it down.
Everything.
Boxes.
Tape.
Labels.
Mailers.
Stickers.
Wraps.
Every item counts.
Step 2: Count How Much You Use
Look at your sales.
Check how many packages you send.
Also check:
How fast do you run out of each item?
This shows where most of your waste is.
Step 3: Check If It’s Eco-Friendly
Ask yourself:
Can it be recycled?
Can it be composted?
Is it made from recycled stuff?
If not, it may need to go.
Step 4: Cut What You Don’t Need
Big boxes for small items?
Too much tape or filler?
Unnecessary plastic?
Cut it out.
Use less.
Save more.
Step 5: Make a Small Plan
Pick one thing to change.
Try paper tape.
Try smaller boxes.
Try fewer extras.
Start small.
Grow slow.
Track your results.
Final Thoughts
Audits help you see what’s working — and what’s not.
Use this simple plan to waste less and save more.
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