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How doTerra is Embracing Sustainable Shipping

Jan 17th, 2020

Audrey Latimer

In early 2020, doTerra will begin utilizing new sustainable shipping solutions for its essential oil products.

According to the company, the changes will include:

Replacing plastic bubble wrap and air pillows with paper options;
Using shipping boxes made from sustainable forestry that contain less corrugate and include more recycled materials; and
Printing with soy-based ink.

These new solutions are reportedly for consumers in North America.

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