You sell eco friendly products – bamboo toothbrushes, reusable bags, solar lights. But shipping creates waste: printed labels, plastic pouches, paper invoices.
“Want to be eco friendly but worried about shipping waste? Try paperless delivery.”
This blog covers top eco friendly products categories and sustainable shipping solutions.
Table of Contents
What Are Eco Friendly Products?
Eco friendly products are goods designed to minimize environmental harm across their entire lifecycle – from raw material extraction to manufacturing, packaging, transportation, and disposal.
Key Characteristics to Identify Eco Friendly Products
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Characteristic
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What It Means
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Examples for Your Store
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Biodegradability
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Materials decompose without harming nature
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Plant-based cleaners, bamboo utensils
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Recyclability
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Products can be processed into new materials
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rPET bags, glass bottles, aluminum
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Longevity / Reusability
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Durable items replacing disposables
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Hydro Flask bottles, stainless steel containers
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Natural Materials
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Made from renewable, non-toxic sources
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Bamboo, jute, cotton, wood
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Top Eco Friendly Product Categories 2026
Category 1: Reusable Kitchen & Dining
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Product
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Why It's Eco Friendly
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Beeswax wraps
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Reusable alternative to plastic wrap
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Stainless steel lunch boxes
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Durable, non-toxic, long-lasting
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Silicone bags
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Reusable, dishwasher-safe food storage
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Glass water bottles
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Non-toxic, infinitely recyclable
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Bamboo utensils
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Biodegradable, renewable material
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Category 2: Refillable Home Care
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Product
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Why It's Eco Friendly
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Refillable cleaning tablets
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Drop in water – no plastic bottle waste
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Laundry detergent strips
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Dissolvable sheets, no heavy plastic jugs
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Eco-friendly kitchen scourers
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Made from coconut fibers or loofah
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Category 3: Sustainable Personal Care
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Product
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Why It's Eco Friendly
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Bamboo hairbrushes
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Natural handle + eco-friendly bristles
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Solid shampoo bars
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No plastic bottle, travel-friendly
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Natural soaps (e.g., My Naked Bar)
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Biodegradable, plant-based ingredients
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Bamboo toothbrushes
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Handle decomposes, replaceable bristles
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Category 4: Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
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Product
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Why It's Eco Friendly
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Recycled plastic patio furniture
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Made from post-consumer plastic waste
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Reusable shopping bags
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Cotton, jute, or recycled polyester
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Ethically produced bags
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Fair trade, sustainable materials
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Category 5: Energy & Technology
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Product
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Why It's Eco Friendly
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Solar-powered lights
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Renewable energy, no electricity costs
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LED lighting
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Up to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs
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Smart thermostats
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Reduces heating/cooling waste
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Worried About Shipping Waste? Go Paperless.
The Problem – Eco Friendly Products + Wasteful Shipping
You have sourced beautiful eco friendly products. Your customers love them. But then comes shipping.
The hidden waste in traditional shipping:
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Shipping Component
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Waste Created
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Printed Air Waybill (AWB)
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Paper + ink
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Plastic AWB pouch
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Single-use plastic
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Paper invoice
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More paper
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Bubble wrap / plastic filler
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Non-recyclable plastic
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Oversized box
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Extra cardboard + carbon
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The Solution – Paperless Delivery with EasyParcel
Paperless delivery means you ship your parcel without printing any label. Instead, you write the AWB number and receiver details directly on the box with permanent ink.
How Paperless Delivery Works:
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Traditional Shipping
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Paperless Delivery
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Print AWB on paper
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No printing
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Insert into plastic pouch
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No plastic pouch
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Tape pouch to box
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Write AWB number + receiver details directly on box
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Waste goes to landfill
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Zero paper, zero plastic waste
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Couriers That Support Paperless Delivery on EasyParcel
Step-by-Step: How to Book Paperless Delivery
Step 1: Login your EasyParcel account.
Step 2: Under “Send Parcel”, choose “Domestic Delivery”.
Step 3: Enter Shipment Details.
1. Fill in the origin and destination postcode.
2. Provide the parcel weight.
3. (Optional) Add parcel dimensions for a more accurate shipping rate.
4. Click the “Quote” button.
5. A list of courier rates will appear below, as shown in the image.
6. Click on “Filter by” and choose “Paperless”.
Step 4: Choose your preferred courier and click “Book Now.”
Step 5: Fill in all details included Sender Details, Receiver Details, Parcel Details and Add-On Services.
Sender and Receiver Details:
Parcel Details:
Enter the actual weight, dimension and content of your parcel.
Parcel Content:
Fill in your item name, price per item, and quantity.
Add-On Services:
i. Tick the box to add EasyCover for additional protection against loss.
Note: EasyCover availability depends on the courier selected. Learn more about EasyCover.
ii. Choose your preferred notification channel – SMS, Email, or WhatsApp. Click “Preview” to see how it looks, and click “Customise” to add brand message to the notification.
Note: Learn more about Customise Branding Servcies.
iii. Tick the “Mask Sender Details” checkbox. EasyParcel Next Gen will automatically hide your sender information based on your saved privacy settings.
Note: Mask Sender Details only available for certain couriers. Find out what courier is available for Mask Sender Details.
iv. Tick the “Custom AWB” checkbox. EasyParcel Next Gen will apply your saved AWB template automatically.
Note: Custom AWB is only available for certain couriers. Find out which couriers support Custom AWB.
Step 6: Double check all details and click on “Checkout”.
Step 7: Double check all the details and click on “Pay Now” to make payment.
