Teal Packaging is a US manufacturer of eco friendly custom packaging with FSC-certified and recyclable options across made-to-order, full-color printed packaging. The product range includes custom mailer boxes, folding cartons, rigid/setup gift boxes, shipping and product boxes, mylar bags, shopping bags, paper bags, pouches, tins, and drawer boxes. Minimum orders start at 50 units for most products and 100 for specialty rigid boxes. Every order includes free design help and free US shipping, with production from about 7 business days after proof approval (longer for complex or high-volume orders) and volume pricing from $0.44 per unit.
Questions or ready for a quote? Contact Teal Packaging at info@tealpackaging.com or (224) 546-8325.
Custom Sustainable Packaging from Teal Packaging: 50-unit standard MOQ (100+ units for specialty rigid boxes), 2-5 business day delivery in the US (express and economy options available), free design help included on every order, free generic sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first order). Standard production runs from about 7 business days after digital proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
Materials and certifications: FSC-certified paper stock, soy-based inks, kraft / corrugated / rigid paperboard / mylar / tin / vinyl substrates.
Contact Teal Packaging: Call (224) 546-8325, email info@tealpackaging.com, or request a free quote at tealpackaging.com/contact-us. We reply within one business day.
Updated July 2, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
Custom Sustainable Packaging for Product Brands
Custom sustainable packaging should reduce waste without creating weak boxes, unclear claims, or a worse unboxing experience. Teal helps brands compare kraft, SBS, recycled corrugated, rigid board alternatives, right-sized mailers, and paper-based inserts for retail and ecommerce packaging.
The best choice depends on product weight, print expectations, shipping distance, moisture exposure, retail display needs, and how customers will dispose of the package.
Sustainable Packaging Options
- Kraft boxes for natural retail packaging and ecommerce mailers
- SBS paperboard for clean retail print and folding cartons
- Recycled corrugated mailers and shippers for ecommerce protection
- Right-sized inserts, dividers, sleeves, and belly bands to reduce excess void fill
- Minimal coatings where recyclability or disposal claims matter
How to Make a Better Material Decision
Do not pick a material by buzzword alone. First check the product weight, box size, print coverage, protection need, finish, and sales channel. Then compare tradeoffs: kraft may support a natural look, SBS may print better, and corrugated may protect better in shipping.
Use the eco-friendly material selector to narrow options and the box size calculator to avoid oversized shipping cartons.
Claims to Keep Specific
Avoid broad claims like "100% green" unless the material, coating, ink, certification, and disposal path actually support the statement. Better claims are specific: recyclable paperboard, recycled content where documented, kraft paperboard, right-sized carton, or plastic-free insert.
Request a sustainable packaging quote with your product dimensions, quantity, material preference, and finish requirements.
