EcoPackables
EcoPackables is a privately-held Vista, California-based sustainable packaging manufacturer selling eco-friendly mailers, bags, pouches, boxes, and void fill — built on proprietary materials like BioLaminate™ and Renewa™ — to a stated 10,000+ e-commerce brands across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersEncinitas, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EcoPackables does
EcoPackables is a privately-held, Vista, California-based sustainable packaging supplier that designs, manufactures, and sells eco-friendly flexible packaging — mailers, padded mailers, poly and paper bags, retail bags, pouches, boxes, and void fill — exclusively to e-commerce brands in North America. Its product line is built around a portfolio of proprietary, trademarked materials, including BioLaminate™ (a carbon-negative plant-based laminate alternative to polyethylene), Renewa™ (a GRS-certified ocean-bound plastic resin with up to 75% lower carbon footprint than virgin plastic), reLaminate™ (food-safe PCR laminate), Ocea™ (an FSC-certified paper-based poly-bag alternative), and the D38/D39/D42 film family spanning transparent PCR films and certified compostable plant-based films. Manufacturing is operated across three continents — Vista/San Diego (USA), India, and China — with same-day domestic shipping from California and dedicated garment-bag capacity offshore, enabling 25-65 business-day lead times on custom runs.
The company runs a hybrid go-to-market: a self-serve e-commerce storefront for stock SKUs at minimums as low as 100 units (priced from roughly $7 to $100 per pack), sales-assisted custom packaging with MOQs of 5,000-25,000 units, an enterprise sales motion for shippers moving 500+ orders per week (with national account programs and packaging audits), and a distributor channel for businesses shipping 2,000+ packages monthly. Pricing is quote-based on custom work and listed on stock products; the company states its D38 recycled LDPE film can undercut virgin plastic on cost. It serves a stated base of 10,000+ brands across verticals including fashion/apparel, food and beverage, cosmetics, wellness, and travel, with named customers such as Clif Bar, Glossier, Saks Off 5th, Ted Baker, Amazon Style, and Tea Drops, and it supports its claims with a deep certification stack (B Corp, BPI, FSC, GRS 4.0, TÜV OK Compost Home, ASTM D6400, EN 13432, ABA, DIN CERTCO). No revenue, funding, or headcount figures are disclosed.
EcoPackables firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EcoPackables
- Legal name
- EcoPackables
- Website
- https://ecopackables.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EcoPackables is a privately-held Vista, California-based sustainable packaging manufacturer selling eco-friendly mailers, bags, pouches, boxes, and void fill — built on proprietary materials like BioLaminate™ and Renewa™ — to a stated 10,000+ e-commerce brands across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EcoPackables industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sustainable Packaging
- NAICS
- Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)
- SIC
- Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Envelopes & Mailing Products (mailers, padded envelopes) (IMAMAHAD), Protective & Cushioning Packaging (Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows, Foam-in-Bag) Manufacturing (IMANAEAF)
Keywords
Where EcoPackables is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Encinitas
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
EcoPackables business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Sustainable Packaging: Custom-branded sustainable packaging including mailers, boxes, pouches, and retail bags. Minimum order quantities vary by product type (5,000-25,000 units for custom). Revenue generated through one-time bulk orders with customization fees.
- Stock Packaging Products: Ready-to-ship eco-friendly packaging including compostable poly mailers, recycled paper bags, padded mailers, and samples. Available in lower quantities starting at 100 units. Self-serve e-commerce model.
- Enterprise Solutions: High-volume manufacturing for companies shipping 500+ orders per week. Includes national account programs, packaging audits, and sustainability consulting. Multi-year contracts with volume pricing.
- Distributor Partnerships: Sustainable packaging products offered through distributor network. Distributors resell to their own clients. Volume-based pricing with freight-included estimates.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Stock packaging available with no minimum order |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom mailers, polybags, garment bags MOQ |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom pouches MOQ |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom retail bags MOQ |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom boxes MOQ |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Enterprise high-volume pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
EcoPackables product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EcoPackables designs, manufactures, and sells custom and stock sustainable packaging products — including compostable and recycled mailers, padded mailers, poly bags, Ocea™ paper garment bags, retail bags, stand-up and coffee pouches, recycled cardboard boxes, void fill, and tape — primarily for e-commerce brands across North America. The company develops proprietary materials (BioLaminate™, Renewa™, D42, D38/D39, reLaminate™, Ocea™) certified to BPI, FSC, GRS, ASTM, EN 13432, TÜV, and ABA standards, and operates manufacturing in the USA, India, and China.
Product overview
EcoPackables is a sustainable packaging company offering a comprehensive portfolio of eco-friendly packaging solutions primarily for e-commerce brands. The product lineup consists of custom and stock packaging across multiple categories: mailers (compostable polymailers, recycled polymailers, post-consumer recycled kraft mailers, ocean-bound plastic mailers), padded mailers (compostable bubble mailers, recycled bubble mailers, honeycomb paper padded mailers), poly bags (recycled polybags, compostable poly bags, Ocea paper garment bags), retail bags (eurotote bags, paper shopping bags, tote bags, take-out bags, die-cut handle bags), pouches (stand-up pouches, coffee pouches, flat sachets, flat bottom pouches in compostable, recycled, and BioLaminate recyclable variants), boxes (shipping boxes, mailing boxes, retail boxes, paper tubes), void fill (honeycomb paper rolls, kraft paper rolls, spiral paper, tissue paper), tape, and sample packs. Products are categorized as either custom (with MOQs ranging from 1,000-10,000 units) or stock (with lower minimums starting at 100 units). All materials are designed to be either recycled/recyclable, compostable, or both, aligned with the company's circular economy framework.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ocea™: Paper garment bags - world's first curbside recyclable poly bag alternative, made from FSC Certified paper
- BioLaminate™
- reLaminate™
- Renewa™
- D-films™
- E-laminates™
Products and services
- 100% Compostable PolyMailer Fully compostable poly mailer made from plant-based materials (D42 film, cassava root, cornstarch, PBAT), suitable for industrial or home composting. Available in both custom (5,000 MOQ) and stock formats for e-commerce brands.
- 100% Recycled Polymailer GRS-certified recycled plastic mailer made from D38/D39 film blend of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content. Thin-film recyclable through drop-off programs. Available in custom (5,000 MOQ) and stock formats.
- 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Kraft Mailers FSC-certified kraft paper mailers made from post-consumer recycled content. Curbside recyclable and available in custom and stock formats for shipping.
- 100% Recycled Ocean-Bound Polymailer Custom mailer made from Renewa ocean-bound plastic resin collected from waterways in coastal cities. GRS certified with up to 75% lower carbon footprint than traditional plastic.
- 100% Compostable Padded Bubble Mailers Fully compostable padded bubble mailers with cushioning protection. Made from D42 film and D42 bubble blend of plant-based materials, certified for home and industrial composting. Available in custom and stock formats.
- Post-Consumer Recycled Bubble Mailers GRS-certified recycled bubble mailers with protective cushioning made from post-consumer recycled content, recyclable through thin-film recycling programs. Available in custom and stock formats.
- 100% Recycled Honeycomb Paper Padded Mailers Plastic-free padded mailer with FSC-certified recycled honeycomb paper interior padding. Curbside recyclable and compostable, made entirely from paper materials. Available in custom and stock formats.
- 100% Recycled Polybags GRS-certified recycled poly bags made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, fully recyclable through thin-film recycling programs. Available in custom and stock formats for apparel and small goods.
- 100% Compostable Poly Bag Fully compostable poly bag made from plant-based materials, industrial and home compostable, designed for apparel and small goods packaging. Custom configuration available.
- Ocea™ Paper Garment Bags World's first curbside recyclable poly bag alternative made from FSC-certified paper with high post-consumer recycled content. Plastic-free, water-resistant, and curbside recyclable with paper. Available in custom and stock formats.
- Sustainable Premium Eurotote Bags Luxury retail bags made from FSC-certified recycled paper, customizable in size, print, handles, and bottom reinforcement. Ideal for apparel, fashion, and cosmetics brands' premium presentations.
- Sustainable Retail Paper Shopping Bags FSC-certified recycled paper shopping bags made from recycled paper or agro waste, customizable for various retail industries including apparel, fashion, cosmetics, and food.
- Sustainable Custom Tote Bags Reusable tote bags made from sustainable materials including cotton, jute, and recycled PET/PP, fully customizable and ideal for businesses aiming for environmental impact reduction.
- Sustainable Custom Take Out Bags Custom take-out bags made from 100% recycled paper or agro waste, designed for food service industry with durable construction for safe meal deliveries.
- Sustainable Die Cut Handle Bags Die cut handle bags available in compostable film or GRS-certified recycled plastic film, customizable in size, print, and handle style for retail packaging needs.
- Home Compostable Stand-Up Pouch Home compostable stand-up pouch for products requiring shelf presence, featuring airtight seal and custom printing options, made from compostable plant-based materials.
- Kraft Paper Coffee Pouch Sustainable home compostable coffee pouch with kraft paper exterior, high barrier protection for coffee freshness, curbside recyclable.
- PCR reLaminate™ Stand-Up Pouches Post-consumer recycled laminate stand-up pouches with food-safe grade certification, high barrier protection for extended shelf life, recyclable through thin-film programs when made from a single material.
- PCR reLaminate™ Coffee Pouch Post-consumer recycled coffee pouch with optional degassing valve, food-safe grade with high barrier protection for preserving coffee flavor and aroma.
- BioLaminate Recyclable Flat Bottom Pouch Carbon-negative laminate flat bottom pouch alternative to conventional polyethylene, food-safe grade, recyclable, with extended shelf life for various products.
- BioLaminate Recyclable Coffee Pouch Carbon-negative recyclable coffee pouch with optional degassing valve, food-safe grade with excellent barrier properties for maintaining coffee freshness.
- BioLaminate Recyclable Stand-Up Pouches Carbon-negative recyclable stand-up pouches suitable for various products, food-grade, thin-film recyclable, with elevated shelf life.
- BioLaminate Recyclable Flat Sachet Compact flat sachet pouches made from carbon-negative BioLaminate, ideal for single-use items such as samples, powders, and single-serving treats.
- Home Compostable Flat Sachet Compostable flat sachet for single-use applications, certified for home and industrial composting, with optional frosted window.
- Home Compostable Flat Bottom Pouch Home compostable flat bottom pouch with stable base for shelf display, suitable for bulkier products such as coffee, grains, or snacks.
- 100% Recycled Cardboard Shipping Box FSC-certified 100% recycled corrugate shipping boxes, curbside recyclable, durable for transit, available in various flute types (A, B, C, E, F) and customizable sizes.
- 100% Recycled Cardboard Mailing Box Compact 100% recycled mailing box with tear strips and adhesive closure options, ideal for subscription boxes, luxury apparel, cosmetics, and direct-to-consumer shipments.
- 100% Recycled Paperboard Retail Box Lightweight FSC-certified recycled paperboard retail box for product display and in-store packaging, fully customizable with various finishings including gloss, matte, soft-touch, die-cut windows, and embossing.
- 100% Recycled Kraft Paper Tubes 100% recycled kraft paper tubes for sustainable packaging needs, fully curbside recyclable paper-based cylindrical packaging.
- Honeycomb Paper Roll Sustainable paper-based honeycomb cushioning roll for void fill and product protection, plastic-free alternative to traditional bubble wrap.
- 100% Recycled Kraft Paper Rolls Recycled kraft paper rolls for void fill and cushioning, FSC-certified recycled content, curbside recyclable with paper.
- Recycled Spiral Paper (SpiroPack Nest) Recycled spiral paper for protective cushioning and void fill, eco-friendly alternative for protecting products during shipping.
- Recycled Tissue Paper Recycled tissue paper for protective wrapping and void fill, FSC-certified recycled content for sustainable product presentation.
- Eco-Friendly Tape Custom sustainable pressure-sensitive tape for sealing packages, eco-friendly alternative to conventional packaging tape.
- General Sample Pack Curated sample pack featuring general sustainable packaging options, allowing testing of materials, sizes, and print quality before bulk ordering.
- Apparel Sample Pack Sample pack curated for apparel brands featuring mailers, poly bags, and garment bags, including various sustainable materials for testing.
- Cosmetics Sample Pack Sample pack featuring sustainable packaging options suitable for cosmetics and beauty products, for testing materials and protective qualities.
- Enterprise Sustainable Packaging Program High-volume custom sustainable packaging service for companies shipping 500+ orders per week, including national account programs, packaging audits, sustainability consulting, and multi-year contracts with volume pricing. Manufacturing takes place in the USA, India, and China.
Quantifiable outcome
- 278,447 kg GHG emissions saved (2025 cumulative)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use EcoPackables
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
EcoPackables technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
EcoPackables partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Distributor Network PartnerscorePartnership with packaging distributors who resell EcoPackables sustainable packaging to their own clients. Distributors receive quick quote turnaround (24-48 hours), freight-included estimates, and free samples to offer potential customers. Targeted at distributors with clients shipping 2,000+ packages monthly.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EcoPackables competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- noissue: noissue is a direct competitor offering custom and stock compostable, recycled, and reusable packaging for e-commerce and retail brands — overlapping directly with EcoPackables' mailers, bags, and tissue product lines.
- EcoEnclose: EcoEnclose provides sustainable shipping and retail packaging (recycled poly mailers, corrugated boxes, paper padding) to e-commerce brands, with a similar proprietary film portfolio and 100% sustainable positioning.
- The Better Packaging Co. Better Packaging Co. supplies compostable mailers and sustainable e-commerce packaging, directly competing in the home-compostable polymailer category where EcoPackables' D42 film is positioned.
- BioPak: BioPak manufactures compostable food service and retail packaging (cups, bags, containers) using plant-based materials, competing with EcoPackables in compostable pouches and bags for food & beverage and retail verticals.
Emerging players
- Salazar Packaging: Salazar Packaging offers recycled and compostable mailers and poly bags to e-commerce brands, an emerging peer with narrower scale but direct product overlap in EcoPackables' core mailer and bag categories.
- Packlane: Packlane offers custom printed boxes and mailers for e-commerce and retail brands with a focus on short-run and sustainable options, competing in EcoPackables' custom box and mailer categories at smaller quantities.
- LimeLoop: LimeLoop provides reusable shipping packaging as a service to e-commerce brands, representing an emerging alternative model in the same sustainable e-commerce packaging category EcoPackables serves.
Broad incumbents
- Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global packaging incumbent (bubble wrap, mailers, protective packaging) that has been expanding into recycled and sustainable e-commerce formats, creating broad competitive overlap with EcoPackables' padded mailer and protective packaging SKUs.
- Pregis: Pregis is a major protective and flexible packaging manufacturer with paper-based and recycled cushioning lines, overlapping with EcoPackables' void fill, padded mailers, and flexible packaging products.
Regional players
- Noissue (re-listed) / Sustainable Packaging Industries: Sustainable Packaging Industries supplies compostable and recycled mailers and films with a US-based production footprint, partially overlapping with EcoPackables' stock and custom mailer offerings in the North American market.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
EcoPackables social profiles
Digital presenceEcoPackables compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
EcoPackables financial estimates
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EcoPackables leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
EcoPackables funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
EcoPackables M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about EcoPackables
What does EcoPackables do?
EcoPackables designs, manufactures, and sells custom and stock sustainable packaging products — including compostable and recycled mailers, padded mailers, poly bags, Ocea™ paper garment bags, retail bags, stand-up and coffee pouches, recycled cardboard boxes, void fill, and tape — primarily for e-commerce brands across North America. The company develops proprietary materials (BioLaminate™, Renewa™, D42, D38/D39, reLaminate™, Ocea™) certified to BPI, FSC, GRS, ASTM, EN 13432, TÜV, and ABA standards, and operates manufacturing in the USA, India, and China.
Is EcoPackables a public or private company?
EcoPackables is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was EcoPackables founded?
EcoPackables was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EcoPackables based?
EcoPackables is headquartered in Encinitas, United States, in the North America region.
How does EcoPackables make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Sustainable Packaging is the primary driver. The others are stock Packaging Products, enterprise Solutions and distributor Partnerships.
Who are EcoPackables's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are noissue, EcoEnclose, The Better Packaging Co. and BioPak. Emerging players are Salazar Packaging, Packlane and LimeLoop. Broad incumbents are Sealed Air and Pregis. Noissue (re-listed) / Sustainable Packaging Industries is listed as a regional player.
Does EcoPackables have an API?
No public API is recorded for EcoPackables.
What industry is EcoPackables in?
EcoPackables's product category is Sustainable Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAMAB, Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films), with a secondary code of IMAMAHAD, Envelopes & Mailing Products (mailers, padded envelopes). Its NAICS code is 326111 and its SIC code is 2673.