Combining MBE’s pack & ship services with the Netherlands’ sustainability agenda.
Dutch consumers are more eco-conscious than ever, and new EU regulations are pushing businesses to rethink how they pack and deliver their products. Across the Netherlands, small and medium-sized businesses are taking the lead with recycled materials, sustainable supply chains, and greener infrastructure. In this blog, we explore how they’re doing it and how MBE can help turn green shipping in the Netherlands into a competitive advantage.
How Dutch SMEs Are Innovating
Currently in the Netherlands, SMEs are adopting a number of unique practices to maintain renewability. Some include biodegradable or recycled packaging, local sourcing and shorter supply chains, consolidated deliveries, as well as electric transportation vehicles. To illustrate, Dutch company “Rolling the City” has created fully electric delivery vans as a smart electric transport solution. SMEs like this are taking over the logistics landscape, setting new and improved standards for eco-friendly practices
Challenges SMEs Face
Despite the significant benefits, adopting sustainable technologies can prove to be quite challenging for SMEs, considering their high initial costs, lack of standardized regulations, and overall uncertainty of return on investment. Especially as businesses and individuals continue to become more environmentally conscious, the rise in demand for sustainable packing solutions has increased the cost of such technologies. When compared directly, the unit cost of eco-friendly packaging does come out at a higher price than traditional packaging. However, the long-term benefits arguably outweigh these initial expenses. Not only does it reduce waste, but it can also improve brand loyalty and save waste management costs in the long-run. MBE also recognizes eco-packaging as a multi-functional business tool—we can help bridge this gap by offering affordable, functional, and renewable solutions tailored to each customer’s needs.
How MBE Can Help
Mail Boxes Etc. is deeply committed to advancing sustainability in packaging and shipping. We understand that businesses today are facing increasing pressure to lower their environmental impact, which is why we offer a wide range of eco-friendly packing solutions without compromising on efficiency or practicality. Leveraging our extensive experience in treating SMEs, MBE accommodates your financial and operational needs, ensuring that you will receive the most suitable and cost-effective sustainable options.
With Dutch SMEs leading the way in sustainable packing and shipping, MBE is here to empower these businesses by turning their eco-friendly practices into a practical advantage.