UPS is lightening their waste and carbon footprint by releasing the new reusable envelope/mailer. It's about darn time, too!
The new containers are made from 100% recycled fiber with 80 percent post-consumer content. It's a great idea because not only does it reduce waste, it also means that the receiver won't have to buy a new mailer, thus reducing consumption and saving someone's time (and energy).
This article appears in Aug 12-18, 2010.