We’re mixing the latest innovative materials like seaweed paper, seaweed plastics, recycled fashion fabrics, and denim pulp with mass production processes to bring you scalable circular packaging solutions. Our partnerships with sustainable materials trailblazers like NOTPLA, Keel Labs, Circulose, or OnceMore from Sodra, we empower brands to redefine their commitment to sustainability.
Reshape sustainable packaging with cutting-edge technologies & practices. Minimize your Scope 3 emissions by decreasing a reliance on fossil fuels, move past plastic bag bans, and experience the future of sustainable packaging with IDP Direct.
Owning our factories gives us unparalleled control, ensuring that every step of the packaging manufacturing process aligns with rigorous sustainability standards. Ownership provides speed to market benefits like our knitted paper handles.
Compared to distributors reliant on numerous suppliers, we oversee every aspect, ensuring adherence to standards from materials to energy consumption.
Our Anhui Province factory is newly constructed, and prioritizes solar energy and advanced automation, primed for future technological advancements.
With a target of 100% solar power by 2025, IDP Direct China has achieved 89% utilization. Similar initiatives are underway in Romania (by 2026) and Indonesia (by 2027), adapting to geographic regulations.
From raw materials to power sources, our commitment to sustainable practices extends across all operations, setting a precedent for environmentally conscious manufacturing.
Certifications only scratch the surface.
At IDP Direct, it’s not just about labels; it’s about integrity. While others brandish certifications, we ensure our factories meet and exceed the highest standards, bringing unparalleled transparency to the forefront.
Our Sustainability Promise revolves around tangible actions. We focus relentlessly on reducing packaging waste, standing firm on human rights, and safeguarding our planet’s precious resources.
In the world of sustainable packaging, our commitment goes beyond mere words.
Fusing the transformative technologies of solar energy & automation, we become a more sustainable packaging manufacturer. Incorporating solar-powered automation not only addresses environmental concerns but also the economic and reliability aspects, making it a comprehensive sustainable packaging solution, including knitted paper handle production.
Solar energy bypasses CO2 emissions linked to fossil-fuel-powered electricity, saving roughly 0.9 to 1 ton of CO2 per MWh.
Automated systems, optimized for solar, strategically align energy-intensive tasks with peak solar generation.
Solar-powered automation ensures environmentally-friendly operations while minimizing errors and waste.
Solar automation functions grid-free, offering enhanced reliability against power disruptions.
Knitted paper handles produced in-house adhere to IDP Direct’s sustainability standards & certifications.
While many tout sustainability, IDP Direct actualizes it, producing handles in-house, minimizing emissions, and utilizing renewable energy. For discerning brands, our handles are not just an alternative, but a statement.
Knitted paper handles, made of recycled paper, champion tangible steps in sustainable packaging, prioritizing end of life waste streams.
Championing plastic-free packaging, our resource-efficient methods redefine packaging production, and emphasize renewable resources.
Our knitted paper handles are recognized for adhering to IDP Direct’s core sustainability, quality, and stringent certification standards.
Produced in-house, our paper handles combine solar-powered production and reduced transit for certified sustainable bags, boxes, and ecomm packaging.
While our primary business revolves around packaging, our revolutionary “Design For Absence” (DFA™) initiative aims to curtail unnecessary packaging. We believe in delivering value to our clients not just by providing quality packaging, but also by pinpointing areas of reduction and efficiency.
Because, genuinely, what packaging manufacturer advises you to buy less of their product unless they’re genuinely committed to the bigger picture?
We conduct comprehensive size and user experience evaluations, identifying areas of redundancy or opportunities for more streamlined packaging solutions.
Our audits scrutinize materials, product combinations, sizes, and even manufacturing methods to establish the most sustainable packaging strategies.
Every DFA recommendation ensures that the end-user remains engaged, maintaining the brand’s integrity and elevating the unboxing experience.
As pioneers in the sustainable packaging realm, our commitment to reduced packaging proves our dedication to a more eco-conscious future.
At IDP Direct, we root our global sustainability commitment in local actions. We’re setting the gold standard for change, directly aligning with luxury brands’ ESG visions. Proudly led by a predominantly female management, our culture thrives on organic inclusivity, eschewing imposed quotas.
While our team embodies rich diversity, we continually strive for even greater inclusivity and impact.
Through beach clean-ups in Indonesia, we’re at the forefront of battling ocean plastic, ensuring cleaner marine habitats.
Our gardens not only beautify our surroundings but also support local wildlife, from vibrant birds to the unexpected cobras.
By creating opportunities for senior workers, we champion inclusivity, diversifying our workforce and promoting age-related equality.
Offering interest-free loans for vehicle purchases, empowers our employees to choose their living spaces, inadvertently boosting economies of smaller cities.
