Wine Bottle Shipping: How to Choose Eco-Friendly Packaging

Sustainable packaging is important for over half of Americans when making a wine selection. Additionally, 48% of wine drinkers pay attention to what the product’s packaging consists of while 86% aged 18-44 agree they will pay more for wine brands that use sustainable packaging.   

Whether you're a winemaker or distributor, the way your bottles are packaged and transported is essential. In the past, wine bottle shipping has significantly impacted the environment, creating the need for wine brands to find safe, environmentally friendly packaging solutions.  

Shipping Safely and Sustainably at Bay Cities 

Shipping across the country can be daunting, especially fragile, temperature sensitive products like wine. That’s why we offer in-house ISTA package testing. This series of tests simulate the general conditions packages can experience during transportation and ensures the packaging protects your wine bottles during transit. 

With over 50 wine packaging and shipping projects in our portfolio, our partners turn to us for solutions that not only ensure their product gets to its destination unharmed but are also environmentally friendly. Our Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification is just one example of our dedication to using sustainable resources. Each manufacturing project begins with recycled material. Using 99% of post-consumer waste, we create new corrugated cardboard that gets turned into 100% recyclable packaging materials. 

Our expertise in designing, manufacturing, fulfillment, and distribution makes the process easy. But with so many options, what is the best way to select a wine shipper that works for you? 

Sustainable Wine Shippers in 4 Easy Steps 

These simple steps share how easy it is to get started in producing protective, sustainable, and custom wine packaging that meets your goals.  

Step 1: Choose The Proper Shipper Box 

• Reusable shipper boxes are made of paperboard, a renewable resource. 
• Bay Cities’ in-house engineering team can help design a custom solution. 
  
  

Step 2: Add Corrugated Dividers Between Each Bottle 

• These dividers keep your product safe and prevent breakage during transport. 
• They are also recyclable or reusable, making them an economical and sustainable option.
  
  

Step 3: Choose Insulation Method  

• Wine should be kept cold using proper insulation, especially in hot weather.  
• Choose an eco-friendly material to trap cold air inside the shipping box.  
  
  

Step 4: Add Cold Packs  

• Source eco-friendly cold packs to keep wine extra cold.  
• Reuse or recycle enviro-friendly cold packs.  

Over the years, we have found popular styles our partners continue to come back to.

The presentation style box, one of our premier options, provides ample space for brand content. It also provides visually appealing unboxing for a wholistic brand experience. 

Corrugated wine inserts are perfect for brands looking to maximize their storage needs. This option also provides great protection during shipment and has many options to choose from.  

Recyclable corrugated boxes aren’t just for transporting wines but can also be reused into something else at the end of life, like a wine carrier!  

However, the list doesn’t end there. With many options to choose from, our team can help you determine the style that fits your needs. 

Keep Your Customers Happy  

As more consumers become aware of the environmental impact of their purchases, businesses that use eco-friendly packaging are gaining a competitive edge. This is especially true in the wine industry, where consumers increasingly seek ways to support eco-conscious enterprises.  

By choosing our eco-friendly wine shipper packaging and having it tested in-house, your consumers will receive their wine bottles in good condition, while celebrating how you're doing your part to protect the environment. 

Contact Bay Cities today to get started on your next sustainable wine shipper project! And be sure to ask about our proprietary solution.