Courier SpandEx UK | Why Do Most Consumers Want Eco-Friendly Shipping?

06 Mar Reasons to Choose an Eco-Friendly Courier Service

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There was a time when people didn’t think about the impact pollution had on the environment. They weren’t informed properly, and the effects of global warming weren’t too visible, at least not next to their homes. But for all the companies promoting cheap products, cheap delivery, cheap packing, the new message is: Get green!

As a business, you will have more to win if you steer toward an eco-friendly strategy that involves less plastic waste and greener shipping. In this post, we discuss the emergence of the eco-friendly consumer and the benefits companies can obtain from working with an eco-friendly delivery company.

Why So Many People Choose Green Delivery?

Here at Courier SpandEx, we are passionate about recycling and determined to become 100% green in the following years. This is because we listen to our customers, and so should you. According to Forbes, the future belongs to green companies, and more than 88% of customers are expected to be more loyal to businesses that support a social or environmental cause (1).

Moreover, a 2020 IBM study showed that one-third of all consumers today will renounce buying a product, even if they love it, if the company can no longer be trusted. One-third of them have already done it (2).

So, consumers understand that the change must come from them. They are already in favour of companies that use cartons instead of plastic for packing, and they are choosing to go with a green-conscious delivery company. The reason is simple: they no longer want to live in a world that is suffocating in smog and plastic.

How Hiring an Eco-Friendly Delivery Company Helps Your Business

Turning toward an eco-friendly delivery company like Courier SpandEx UK Ltd will help save the planet, but it will also give your business a boost by changing the way your customers perceive you.

Become a Source of Inspiration

Customers appreciate companies willing to invest in a more sustainable production and delivery process. At Courier SpandEx, we have already switched to eco-friendly wrapping films for our pallets and work mostly with couriers driving electric vehicles. Our reputation for always choosing green can be a strong tool for your company when it comes to attracting new customers.

Preserve the Air Quality for Your Employees

According to Statista, human activity is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions, totalling about 75%. Yet, in 2020, due to Covid, pollution levels dropped by 5% (3). The fact that a lot of people worked from home and didn’t use their gas-driven vehicles to go to the office led to an improvement in the quality of air.

If you choose to work with an environmentally friendly courier like Courier SpandEX UK, you will show your employees that you care for their well-being and the environment. In return, your employees will be loyal to your organisation, not to mention that you will attract new valuable employees as well, who may choose you over a business that still works with a traditional courier.

Become Cheaper and Quieter

There’s a preconception that going green will generate higher costs. But think this through. What does ‘green’ mean? Shipping companies that offer sustainable delivery services in the UK and around the world use electric cars, but also scooters and bikes. The last ones don’t cost a penny. So, in fact, you may be surprised to learn that you will get a better deal from a green-conscious company than from one still using traditional vehicles.

A second advantage that comes from using eco-friendly cars is that you help reduce sound pollution in your town. Transporting bulky items is still a necessity, but at Courier SpandEx UK Ltd, we use large electrical vehicles for delivery to keep noise and fumes down.

We Are Now Almost 100% Green. How We Did It

Courier SpandEx UK Ltd is a company that provides shipping services and personal shopping services all around the world. In the past years, we made it our goal to turn 100% green, and we are already extremely close to achieving our aim.

We recycle

The shipping industry used to be so wasteful. Companies used plastic wrappers because they were cheaper and more lightweight. The production of plastic grew exponentially, from 1.5 million metric tons produced in 1950 to 300 million metric tons in 2022 (4).

That’s a huge difference that made us decide that we do care. So now, every time a package is returned, we make sure to save the packaging box and reuse it. We use carbon packaging whenever and wherever possible.

We Encourage Our Couriers to Use Eco-Friendly Vehicles

According to the General Manager at Courier SpandEx Ltd, Joyce Harrison, the company is “very keen on reducing the carbon footprint of the drivers through their careful coordination of logistics and by increasing the customers’ awareness on the impact on the use of Next Day delivery services instead of Same Day delivery service. As a result, we have seen customers making eco-friendly choices and a 65% increase in our Next Day delivery service.”

Furthermore, we now have 92% of our drivers using eco-friendly vehicles for parcel delivery, so when you hire us for express delivery, fulfilment services, multi-drop delivery, or other services, our carbon footprint is already smaller compared to other delivery companies that still rely on fossil fuels.

Get in Touch with Us

We are one of the strongest delivery companies in the UK, offering sustainable courier and personal shopping services. We have a fleet of eco-friendly vehicles ready to cover all your business needs and can take on the entire packing and delivery process. Give us a call on 02030063061 to discuss your delivery needs and find out more about our offers. We are already renowned for being greener than most UK-based couriers, so our brand reputation can transfer to you in just a few days. Now it’s the best moment to become eco-friendly. We did it, and today we are stronger than ever.