NYCWasteLess: Agency Tips: Shipping & Receiving

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Shipping and Receiving Tips

WOODEN PALLETS AND CRATES

Find ways to reuse wooden shipping pallets and crates. Recycle wooden shipping items that cannot be reused. Consider whether or not stretch wrap is necessary on pallet loads; strapping may work as well, and it generates less waste.

PAPERBOARD AND CARDBOARD

Reduce packaging of incoming and outgoing items. Reuse cardboard and paperboard boxes wherever possible. Recycle boxes that are no longer usable. Consider replacing disposable boxes with reusable containers.

REUSABLE CONTAINERS

Whether your Agency receives deliveries or ships items to other locations, consider replacing single-use packaging with reusable containers.

Click on the loading containers for more information.

Move your mouse over items in the shipping and receiving area for a quick overview of waste prevention opportunities. Click on an item or a link below to go to a page with more detailed information.

pallets
paperboard and cardboard
reusable containers

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Tips for your agency:
cafeteria | garage and repair shop | maintenance | office | restroom | shipping and receiving | yard

Tips for businesses:
green building | healthcare | manufacturing | office | restaurant | retail | workplace relocation