Contender no. 1
The kraft paper mailer.
Looks lovely, feels earthy. But paper and rain don't get along, so your linen and your soap would need a plastic wrap inside just to arrive dry. That's a plastic bag in a paper costume.
Not for us.
you scanned the mailer. nice.
cue the big reveal music.
That's what it said on the outside, and we meant it. Your goods just made the trip in a wrapper with a second act. Here's why we picked it, and how to send it off in style.
after unwrapping your goods: rip my label off and throw me in the compost, I'm even safe for the worms.
the reasoning
why a compostable mailer? we did the math (and checked the forecast).
Getting natural fiber and soap to your door in one piece is harder than it sounds. We looked at the usual suspects. Here's how they went.
Contender no. 2
The cardboard box.
Sturdy, sure. But a box big enough for a folded blouse is mostly empty space, and shipping empty space burns real fuel. We'd rather not send air across the country.
Too much air.
The winner
The home compostable mailer.
It hugs what's inside, so there's no empty space riding along, and it holds up in the rain without a plastic liner. When you're done with it, it goes back to the earth.
Cue the trophy.
the credentials
certified, not just eco-ish.
Our mailers are TÜV Austria certified home compostable. That's an independent third party checking the claim, so we're not grading our own homework.
the worm situation
yes, the worms are fine.
A compost pile is basically a worm apartment, so it matters what moves in. This mailer is safe for the worms. They can't leave a review, but we like to think it'd be five stars.
the send-off
how to compost me, in three easy steps.
The mailer said it best. This is the extended cut.
Step 1: Unwrap your goods.
Take your time, this is the good part. Try it on, smell the soap, admire the stitching. We get it.
Step 2: Rip my label off.
The shipping label is the one part of me that doesn't join the compost party, so it heads to the trash.
Step 3: Throw me in the compost.
Tear me into smaller pieces and I'll break down faster. I'm safe for the worms, so bring the whole gang.
Home compostable means a home compost pile or bin, so please keep me out of the recycling bin. No compost of your own yet? A friend with a pile would probably love the company, or check for a compost drop-off near you.
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Handcrafted, small-batch organic wholesome soap with every order $75 and up, crafted with honest, simple ingredients, while supplies last.
what should we pack next?
Natural fiber, honestly made, and headed your way in a wrapper that goes back to the earth.
Thanks for choosing goods that are made to last, and packaging that isn't. Now go compost something.