EcoEnclose FAQ: Real Answers From Someone Who Tracks Every Packaging Dollar

I've managed packaging procurement for a 45-person e-commerce company for six years now. Our annual packaging budget sits around $24,000, and I've got spreadsheets tracking every order since 2019. When people ask me about EcoEnclose, I don't give them marketing fluff—I give them what I've actually seen in invoices, quality checks, and customer feedback.

Here's what you actually want to know.

What exactly does EcoEnclose sell?

Sustainable shipping packaging. Specifically: poly mailers made from recycled content, paper mailers, corrugated boxes, tissue paper, tape, labels—basically everything you need to ship products without the guilt of virgin plastic.

Their headquarters is in Louisville, CO, which matters if you're on the West Coast or Mountain region. Shipping times from their facility to our Denver warehouse? Usually 3-4 business days. To our East Coast fulfillment center? Add another 2 days.

Is there an EcoEnclose coupon code that actually works?

Honestly, I've wasted more time hunting for coupon codes than they're worth. Here's what I've found actually works:

First-time buyer discounts pop up occasionally—usually 10-15% off. Sign up for their email list before ordering. I assumed the popup discount would always be available. Didn't capture the code. Turns out it was a limited offer and I missed out on $180 in savings on our first bulk order.

Volume pricing is where the real savings are. We hit the 2,500 mailer threshold and our per-unit cost dropped from $0.38 to $0.29. That's a 24% reduction that beats any coupon code I've ever seen.

Free shipping kicks in at certain order thresholds. For us, hitting $250+ consistently saves $30-50 per order. I now batch orders monthly instead of ordering as-needed, and that alone cut our annual shipping costs by $400.

How does EcoEnclose pricing compare to regular packaging?

Let me be real: sustainable packaging costs more. But probably not as much as you think.

When I audited our 2023 spending, our EcoEnclose poly mailers ran about 15-20% more than the cheapest virgin plastic option. For a 10×13 mailer, we're talking $0.32 vs $0.27. On 5,000 mailers annually, that's $250 extra.

But here's what I didn't expect: our return rate on "damaged in shipping" claims dropped by 8% after switching. Those mailers are thicker, more puncture-resistant. The $250 premium basically paid for itself in avoided replacement costs and refunds.

There's something satisfying about running numbers that actually work out. After all the skepticism from our CFO about "paying extra to feel good," showing her the TCO analysis that came out nearly even—that was the payoff.

What about the quality? Is eco-friendly packaging actually durable?

I said "eco-friendly" to our warehouse manager. He heard "flimsy." Result: three months of him over-packaging everything with extra bubble wrap "just in case."

Had to actually show him the tear tests. EcoEnclose's 100% recycled poly mailers have comparable tensile strength to conventional options. The paper mailers are a different story—they're great for lightweight items, but I wouldn't ship anything over 2 lbs or with sharp edges. We learned that when a batch of ceramic ornaments didn't survive the journey.

For reference, here's what actually holds up:

• Recycled poly mailers: anything under 5 lbs, no sharp corners
• Paper padded mailers: lightweight, flexible items only
• Corrugated boxes: heavy or fragile items (obviously)

Who shouldn't use EcoEnclose?

I recommend EcoEnclose for e-commerce brands shipping consumer products. But if you're dealing with these situations, you might want to consider alternatives:

Ultra-high volume (50,000+ shipments/month): The pricing doesn't scale as aggressively as some industrial suppliers. At that volume, you're negotiating custom contracts anyway.

Heavy industrial products: If you're shipping machinery parts or anything over 20 lbs regularly, their product line isn't designed for that use case.

Tight margins with no sustainability story: If your customers don't care about eco-friendly packaging and your margins are razor-thin, the 15-20% premium might not make sense. I'd rather you know that upfront than oversell it.

Wait—what does a 16-cup coffee maker have to do with EcoEnclose?

I get this question because people searching for random products end up here. Short answer: nothing directly.

But actually, this is relevant if you're an e-commerce seller shipping small appliances. We ship countertop items, and here's what I learned: a 16-cup coffee maker typically measures around 14×10×15 inches. EcoEnclose's largest mailer won't fit that—you need their corrugated boxes.

For bulky appliances, their 16×12×12 boxes with paper-based void fill work well. But I'd quote your specific dimensions. Their online calculator is actually accurate (I've tested it against actual shipments).

Can I use EcoEnclose packaging in marketing materials like brochures?

Another adjacent question. If you're creating a house cleaning brochure or any marketing collateral that mentions your packaging, here's the safe language:

You can say: "We ship in recycled and recyclable packaging." You can say: "Our mailers are made from post-consumer recycled content."

Don't say: "100% biodegradable" unless you've verified the specific product certification. Don't say: "Carbon neutral shipping" unless you've actually offset the carbon (EcoEnclose doesn't make that claim for you—you'd need to add that separately).

For brochure design, standard print specs apply. If you're including packaging photos, shoot for 300 DPI at final size for commercial offset printing. Budget around $150-400 for professional flyer or brochure design, depending on complexity—based on publicly listed freelancer rates I compared in Q4 2024.

What's the one thing people always overlook?

Storage space.

Sustainable packaging—especially paper-based options—takes up more room than compressed plastic mailers. After comparing 8 vendors over 3 months using our TCO spreadsheet, I nearly chose a supplier with slightly better pricing until I calculated storage costs.

EcoEnclose mailers ship flat but are bulkier than traditional poly mailers. Our 5,000-mailer quarterly order takes up about 40% more shelf space. If you're in a tight warehouse, factor that into your decision. We ended up dedicating an extra pallet position, which at $85/month in our 3PL, adds $1,020 annually to the real cost.

Nobody mentions this in reviews. Now you know.

Final thought: Is it worth it?

For us, yes. But I'm not gonna pretend the math works for everyone.

If your customers care about sustainability—and ours survey at 67% saying it influences their purchasing decisions—the premium pays for itself in brand loyalty. Our repeat purchase rate increased 12% in the year after switching, though I can't prove causation.

If your customers don't care and your margins are tight, traditional packaging might be the honest choice for now. Sustainable packaging isn't charity; it's gotta make business sense for your specific situation.

That's what six years of tracking every invoice taught me.