Sustainable Fulfilment Solutions for the Eco-Conscious Beauty Brand

by Matt Bragg on 26th July 2024

Sustainable order fulfilment 

With sustainable order fulfilment, you can rest easy knowing that the operations that go alongside receiving, processing, delivery and returns are done in a way that impacts the environment in the smallest way possible. Different business practices can be put in place to ensure that this happens, such as using eco-friendly or recyclable packaging, using fuel-efficient delivery companies and implementing energy-efficient practices in your warehouse. These practices and others can help keep your business sustainable. Sustainable practices in your business not only benefit the environment but also improve brand reputation and meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly products by consumers.

Solutions 

If you are an eco-conscious beauty brand then outsourced fulfilment services are the perfect next step for you. There are many different sustainable solutions that a fulfilment centre can provide. These include:

Reduced paper use 

With most practices done online and not on paper this means that paper use is reduced. At Whitehouse Solutions we use handheld digital scanners to pick your orders which reduces paper wastage as well as ensuring the right products are picked each time.

Recyclable packaging

Opting for recyclable packaging is another solution that goes a long way to reducing your emissions. With beauty products, there is usually a lot of packaging that comes with it which usually gets thrown away as soon as it is opened, creating lots of waste. There are extra bonus points for streamlining your packaging to reduce unnecessary packaging.

Secure and scalable warehousing at our energy-efficient sites

Using a 3rd party fulfilment provider is actually a solution itself. Here at Whitehouse Solutions, we keep you updated on stock levels and can help predict how many days of stock you have left based on previous order volumes. This ensures that extra beauty products are not being produced and thrown away as they have reached their expiration date.

A worldwide network of trusted eco-conscious couriers

Another solution is using fuel-efficient or eco-conscious delivery services. This way even when your beauty products leave our warehouse we are still making sure that the delivery impacts the environment as little as possible. For example, DPD is investing in electric vehicles, while three-quarters of Royal Mail deliveries are made purely on foot or by using the park and loop method.

Careful batching and rotation of stock to avoid unnecessary waste

Here at Whitehouse Solutions, we use the latest technology and skilled pickers which eliminates wrong stock being picked which in turn avoids unnecessary waste being created.

Our commitment to the planet

As a company,  we are committed to the planet and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, production of waste, and consumption of energy and resources. Some of the steps we have taken to do this are by making significant investments in technology to create sustainable supply chains for the future. We have also purchased new forklift trucks that are equipped with advanced Lithium-Ion batteries and revolutionary charging systems, ensuring optimised energy output. Not only this but our modern cloud-based warehouse management system allows us to offer a fully paperless solution compatible with major shopping carts and marketplaces.

Conclusion

As leaders in sustainable fulfilment, Whitehouse Solutions is dedicated to advancing eco-friendly practices that your customers demand. Our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and optimising resource use is integrated deeply into every service we offer—from recyclable packaging to our advanced warehouse management systems. 

Partner with us and leverage our sustainable logistics solutions to enhance your brand’s environmental profile and meet the discerning demands of your eco-conscious customers. At Whitehouse Solutions, we’re not just preparing for a sustainable future; we’re building it with you, every step of the way.