{"id":15800,"date":"2025-01-20T13:24:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T13:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/?p=15800"},"modified":"2025-01-20T13:24:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T13:24:29","slug":"ds-smith-tape-back-solution-simplifies-e-commerce-packaging-for-more-sustainable-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/20\/ds-smith-tape-back-solution-simplifies-e-commerce-packaging-for-more-sustainable-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"DS Smith \u201cTape Back\u201d Solution Simplifies E-Commerce Packaging For More Sustainable Returns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DS Smith, a leading fiber-based packaging manufacturer, has launched\u00a0Tape Back, a unique packaging design solution that eliminates the need for single-use plastic tear strips in e-commerce packaging. Tape Back uses one glue strip for two e-commerce shipments, reducing waste and ensuring suppliers can offer seamless and sustainable returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDS Smith understands the growing importance of sustainable packaging solutions in today\u2019s e-commerce landscape, specifically as it relates to consumers returning goods,\u201d said <strong>Cheryl Holliday<\/strong>, Director, Marketing for North America. \u201cEnsuring the customer experience is always at the forefront of our innovation process, Tape Back is a direct response to the demand for more environmentally friendly and efficient return processes and demonstrates our commitment to creating circular design solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tape Back features a convenient return strip that allows consumers to easily reuse the original packaging for returns, minimizing the need for additional materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other product benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seamless Returns<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The easy-to-peel return strip requires less packaging and requires no additional materials to return items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovative Design<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 DS Smith designers have created an innovative solution that removes the need for a single-use plastic tear strip entirely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Sustainability<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; With sustainability driving consumer behavior, Tape Back reduces hidden non\u2013recyclable material and avoids mixing components, making it easy to recycle at home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Functionality<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Designed to do more with less the innovative solution reduces waste. 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