Real Sourcing Network - RSN

Real Sourcing Network - RSN We help companies make their packaging more sustainable. Hire us to buy your print and packaging

Why?

1. Be more sustainable.

Free up time and resources for higher value activities. Let us (the experts) buy your print and packaging so you can focus on growing your company.

2. Print and packaging winds up in landfills, harms our environment and generates lots of waste. We can make your print and packaging more sustainable. Benefits of having us buy your packaging:

• Save 9 – 18% annually
• We’ll make your packaging ligh

ter to reduce your freight costs
• We’ll right-size your packaging to reduce your freight costs
• We’ll source packaging made from materials that are reusable, recyclable, and/or biodegradable so you can include the fact that you have sustainable packaging in your marketing
• Your packaging will contain clear disposal instructions so your customers know if it should go in the trash, compost or recycling

Learn more: https://rsnetwork.com/packaging-solutions/

03/05/2022

Let's change things up a bit around here this week and talk about print material.

Before you all comment with "print is dead", hear us out 🗣

Did you know there have been neuroscience studies done on print vs. digital? The studies showed that our brains actually prefer paper-based content.

Yup, that's right. A Temple University study used fMRI scans to compare print and digital ads. They found that print had better outcomes than digital for engagement, brand recall, emotional reaction and willingness to purchase. 🤯

We're going to say print is certainly NOT dead. There is science to prove it!

Are you using print materials? Comment below with what you are having printed ⬇️

You're on a road trip and suddenly that pollen allergy strikes. 🤧You stop at the gas station to buy Claritin, and the on...
02/26/2022

You're on a road trip and suddenly that pollen allergy strikes. 🤧

You stop at the gas station to buy Claritin, and the only option is what is in the photo.

The real question here: what are we actually paying for? The product or the packaging? 😏

➡️ We have many solutions for your products that are not only beautifully designed but also sustainable and waste-free.

Contact us so we can help you get started making the switch!



So you buy that special tea online, and it takes days to receive it. Until you get a big box at the door and ask yoursel...
02/19/2022

So you buy that special tea online, and it takes days to receive it. Until you get a big box at the door and ask yourself: what is this? 🤔

You open the box, and boom! The two packs of tea you bought.

And with bubble wrap! Well, we didn't know tea packs were so fragile. 😅

Anyway, we know a brand that makes bubble wrap alternatives, EcoEnclose. They are experts in:

- Corrugated Bubble
- GreenWrap
- Indented Kraft Paper

The corrugated bubble is made from shredded-corrugated, typically made out of the unusable portion of corrugated sheets after they are cut into shipping boxes. Corrugated Bubble is 100% recycled (95% post-consumer), recyclable & compostable.

GreenWrap has two layers, a white tissue paper/liner layer & an outer layer that comes in a brown or white option. The dispenser is used to expand the outer layer of the GreenWrap, giving it a cushion & a unique texture & look. When you expand GreenWrap fully, you should get at least 1/4" of paper-based protection, & like traditional bubble wrap, you can always wrap your items more than once for double protection.

This Indented Kraft Paper has ridges & bumps across it, adding texture & a small amount of cushioning. If you are wrapping something that needs a small level of cushioning (like 1 or 2oz glass bottles of essential oils), indented kraft paper can be a good option.

You know who you need to call or DM if you need more sustainable packages options ➡️ Real Sourcing Network (RSN). We’re here with a team of experts to help you design, re-engineer and/or source .




Let’s call this one “When Sephora runs out of boxes” 😅That’s really the only explanation we can think of when we see thi...
02/12/2022

Let’s call this one “When Sephora runs out of boxes” 😅

That’s really the only explanation we can think of when we see this picture.

And if that wasn’t enough, they fill the box with more waste! Extra paper? Bubble wrap? All that, for THAT??? Really mind-blowing. 🤯

Sephora stands for sustainability? OK. This looks like the opposite of protecting our planet.

Do you need help with for your company? Let us help you design, reengineer, and/or source your sustainable packaging so you don’t make this mistake.



At this point, we all know that is the future. 🚮And that's why new biodegradable packaging solutions come to the surfa...
02/05/2022

At this point, we all know that is the future. 🚮

And that's why new biodegradable packaging solutions come to the surface every year, and we're here to show you the best ones.

And this one will blow your mind! 🤯

After many years of researching sustainable alternatives to non-recyclable , Alter Eco released the first stand-up laminated pouch made of plant-based compostable materials for their quinoa products.

YESSSSS! They put together two great solutions for their packaging: pouches and biodegradable material! And more! The ink used is non-toxic. 😉

And for their chocolate truffles, Alter Eco partners with NatureFlex Americas to make a compostable wrapper made of eucalyptus & birch trees with microscopic aluminum layers that maintain freshness.

For the chocolate bar packaging, Alter Eco uses the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC) certified paperboard that comes from sustainably managed forests.

Send us a DM to help you source the best sustainable packaging and for your product.



Are you or ?Today we are because we have a winner for the best beer packaging!SaltWater Brewery gets the first plac...
01/29/2022

Are you or ?

Today we are because we have a winner for the best beer packaging!

SaltWater Brewery gets the first place position on our podium.🏆

SaltWater uses eco six-pack rings made of wheat and barley. E6PR (makers of the rings) designed them to replace the harmful plastic ones that the sea turtles get tangled with and eat in the ocean.

The rings compost within a few days. On open land and in the ocean, the rings decompose in a few weeks. The rings are not recommended for consumption, but animals can safely eat them.

Mother nature and marine life want to give a big thanks to them for that! 🙌🏽

And as a consumer, I would definitely prefer a beer where I can enjoy it with peace of mind knowing that the environment is safe.

So if you sell beverages or food and want to find a more , contact us! We have an expert team that can design, reengineer and/or source your next environment-friendly packaging.



1, 2, 3, 4, 5… 5lbs of Jelly Belly packaged INDIVIDUALLY.Yes you read that right. Each jelly bean in its own wrapper. 🤯T...
01/22/2022

1, 2, 3, 4, 5… 5lbs of Jelly Belly packaged INDIVIDUALLY.

Yes you read that right. Each jelly bean in its own wrapper. 🤯

This is a packaging NO-NO! 🚫

Our grandmas would laugh if they see this. Sometimes it would be better to just go back to the basics.

Not to mention that the packaging counts for 15% or so of the mass so whoever ordered it didn’t REALLY get 5lbs of candy.

We can’t say enough how problematic this is for the environment, and it doesn’t make sense at all.

Maybe the only good point is that the Jelly Bellys will stay clean in the kid’s pockets. 😂

If you want to optimize your packaging practices and find better solutions, we can help with that! We will keep your products safe AND help you increase sales.



We need to take food packaging waste seriously.Do you know that the government pays millions every year to manage waste?...
01/15/2022

We need to take food packaging waste seriously.

Do you know that the government pays millions every year to manage waste? Yes, the taxes that you pay are literally going to the trash. 🚮

Plus, food packaging corresponds to one-third of all trash in the world.

So obviously we need to rethink food packaging.

Take this picture for example. Do we REALLY need individual packaging for bananas? 🤔

Not only does a banana already come with its own natural “packaging”, but packaging them this way also makes fruits ripen faster. Fruit releases gas as it ripens, and when they are packaged like that the gas gets stuck and makes the fruit go bad faster creating even MORE waste.

So if your company is looking for a more solution, we can help you find packaging materials that are better for the environment AND keep your food fresh.



Are you team dark chocolate or team milk chocolate? Here, we are team dark chocolate all day, every day. Can we have som...
01/07/2022

Are you team dark chocolate or team milk chocolate? Here, we are team dark chocolate all day, every day. Can we have some now, PLEASE? 🍫🥺

So Loving Earth really cares about the ethical production of cocoa. Is there something better than a brand that mixes chocolate with health and sustainability?

So to integrate all these things, they have strict sustainable principles to be applied to ingredients and packaging.

Ok, so how do they do that? 🤨

So this one will blow your mind! Their packaging is made from wood and corn.

Yeah, you read it right! They call it wood cellulose.

Don't worry. We're gonna explain that to you. Keep with us.

Loving Earth's chocolate bar and superfood bar packaging is made with econic, a compostable film derived from Forest Stewardship Council™ certified wood pulp and non-GMO corn. Its chocolate boxes and line of boxed cereals are made of 100 percent recycled wood fibers. The inner bag of the cereal boxes is made from Econic.

We support all brands that prioritize , and if you need help with that, our expert team members are waiting for you, so contact us for a complimentary sustainable packaging consultation.



It's time for some Amazon bloopers. 🥴And this one left us thinking... Do tapes have anger management issues so they need...
12/31/2021

It's time for some Amazon bloopers. 🥴

And this one left us thinking... Do tapes have anger management issues so they need to be separated into different boxes, even if they are from the same order?

REALLY? Six different boxes? 🤯

Paper, Labels, Tape, Carbon Imprint, Waste, Filling Landfills… unbelievable.

How about taking the attention off of spacecraft and improving your packaging? Mother nature will be thankful for this.

And we all can do better. RSN is here to help you pivot to . We've got a team of experts to help you design, reengineer, and/or source . Contact us for a free consultation.



Gucci never disappoints. It is a bold, luxurious brand, and to our surprise, they also think about sustainability. They ...
12/25/2021

Gucci never disappoints. It is a bold, luxurious brand, and to our surprise, they also think about sustainability. They launched new sustainable packaging and, as expected from Gucci, not a simple packaging. And the green color is stunning! 🤩

So what makes this new sustainable packaging launched from Gucci so amazing?

🌳 All the materials used come from sustainable managed forest sources.

💚 The unique green color has a purpose: it decreases the use of inks during the process.

🛍 The uncoated paper makes the packaging easy to recycle

🛍 Shopping bag handles are free from glue and made with recycled polyester.

♻️ Dustbags are natural-colored and made of a mix of regenerated cotton and recycled polyester.

🎀 Ribbons are 100% organic cotton, and hangers are made from recycled Polystyrene.

🚚 To facilitate transportation and reduce their carbon footprint, they redesigned their boxes.

♻️ Gucci launched the take-back program to motivate customers to return and reuse the plastic protective boxes for their accessories and avoid making brand new boxes.

Yeah...We have more reasons to love the products from Gucci! We just hope that our pockets don't let us down.

If you need help with , we can help! Our team designs, reengineers & sources packaging.



Look at the image below. Now look again!You’re seeing it right. This tiny memory card was shipped in that big box! Yikes...
12/18/2021

Look at the image below. Now look again!

You’re seeing it right. This tiny memory card was shipped in that big box! Yikes! 🥴

Amazon, please explain that to us. Did you think the memory card was going to have claustrophobia?

While we don’t have answers for that, what we do know is that we have enough environmental issues already and that amount of paper for a tiny computer chip is not helping.

Don’t be an Amazon. If you are selling products and concerned about how much waste is being generated from your , let our team design, reengineer, and source the perfect option for your product.

Send us a DM today!



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