E-commerce Packaging Lifecycle Trace

This dataset provides end-to-end traceability for e-commerce packaging materials, capturing details from supplier sourcing and material composition through order fulfillment, delivery, and end-of-life disposition. It enables SMBs to analyze packaging sustainability, calculate environmental impact, and streamline compliance with extended producer responsibility regulations. The dataset is ideal for sustainability reporting, supply chain optimization, and regulatory audits.

  • last updated 27 Jan 2026
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Sustainability and environmental impact analysis of packaging materials

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 60 rows · all 24 columns
order_idstringpackaging_typestringmaterial_weight_gramsfloatis_reusablebooleanmaterial_compositionstringpackaging_idstringsupplier_idstringsupplier_namestringsupplier_countrystringdate_supplieddatedate_packeddatetimepacked_by_employee_idstringshipment_idstringshipping_carrierstringshipping_methodstringdelivery_datedatecustomer_countrystringend_of_life_actionstringend_of_life_datedatecarbon_footprint_kgco2efloatcompliance_certificationstringis_recycled_contentbooleanrecycled_content_percentfloatnotesstring
ORD1001cardboard box320.5false100% recycled cardboardPKG-001ASUP-101EcoPack SolutionsGermany2024-03-052024-03-09T09:23:00EMP-201SHIP-901DHLstandard2024-03-15Francerecycled2024-03-200.41FSCtrue100Fully recycled, low-impact material.
ORD1002plastic mailer42.8falseLDPE plasticPKG-001BSUP-102PlastiServePoland2024-03-072024-03-10T13:45:00EMP-203SHIP-902FedExexpedited2024-03-12Netherlandslandfill2024-03-190.32nonefalse0Single-use mailer, not recycled.
ORD1002bubble wrap99.5truePolyethylenePKG-001CSUP-103BubbleGuardItaly2024-03-062024-03-10T13:45:00EMP-203SHIP-902FedExexpedited2024-03-12Netherlandsreused2024-03-250.38Cradle to Cradletrue15Bubble wrap reused for further shipments.
ORD1003paper envelope28.6falseMixed recycled paperPKG-002ASUP-104PaperWayFrance2024-03-082024-03-11T10:20:00EMP-205SHIP-903UPSstandard2024-03-16Belgiumrecycled2024-03-190.09FSCtrue85Envelope recycled by customer.
ORD1004cardboard box410.2falseVirgin cardboardPKG-003ASUP-101EcoPack SolutionsGermany2024-03-052024-03-11T14:17:00EMP-206SHIP-904DHLstandard2024-03-20Austriarecycled2024-03-270.55SFIfalse0Box recycled locally.
ORD1005other22.3falseBiodegradable filmPKG-003BSUP-105GreenFlexSweden2024-03-102024-03-12T11:04:00EMP-207SHIP-905PostNordstandard2024-03-17Denmarkcomposted2024-03-240.03nonetrue60Compostable packaging.
ORD1006plastic mailer55.4falseHDPE plasticPKG-004ASUP-102PlastiServePoland2024-03-072024-03-12T17:55:00EMP-208SHIP-906GLSexpedited2024-03-13Finlandlandfill2024-03-180.42nonefalse0HDPE mailer, not recycled.
ORD1007bubble wrap120true100% recycled polyethylenePKG-004BSUP-103BubbleGuardItaly2024-03-062024-03-13T09:10:00EMP-209SHIP-907FedExovernight2024-03-14Italyunknown2024-03-220.46Cradle to Cradletrue100Bubble wrap, recycled content.

What the 60 rows show

from the 60-row sample

Cardboard box (packaging type) stands out: mean material_weight_grams is 251.7, against 39.9 for the rest.

  • 18%is_reusable = true
  • 42.1median material_weight_grams
  • 4shipping methods
  • 4compliance certifications
  • 5end of life actions
  • 7shipping carriers
Mean material_weight_grams by packaging_type60 rows
0200400251.7cardbo…15 rows39.2plasti…14 rows56.9bubble…13 rows26.1paper …11 rows31.4other7 rows
material_weight_grams60 rows, in bands of 50
0204035882002230250450material_weight_grams →

Median 42.1, from 12.5 to 410.5.

material_composition60 rows · top 10 of 29 values
  1. LDPE plastic11
  2. 100% recycled cardboard6
  3. Polyethylene4
  4. 100% recycled paper4
  5. HDPE plastic3
  6. Mixed materials3
  7. Mixed recycled paper2
  8. Virgin cardboard2
  9. Kraft paper2
  10. Mixed plastics2
24 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 15
  • float 3
  • date 3
  • datetime 1
  • boolean 2

Columns

24 columns in four groups
blueprint · 24 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 15 columns
order_idstringUnique identifier for the e-commerce order associated with the packaging lifecycle.ORD1001
packaging_idstringUnique identifier for the packaging unit or material tracked.PKG-001A
packaging_typestringType of packaging material (e.g., cardboard box, plastic mailer, bubble wrap).5 valuescardboard box
material_compositionstringPrimary material(s) used in the packaging (e.g., 100% recycled cardboard, LDPE plastic, mixed materials).100% recycled cardboard
supplier_idstringUnique identifier for the packaging supplier.SUP-101
supplier_namestringName of the packaging supplier.EcoPack Solutions
supplier_countrystringCountry where the packaging supplier is located.12 countries · optionalGermany
packed_by_employee_idstringIdentifier for the employee who packed the order (if available).optionalEMP-201
shipment_idstringUnique identifier for the shipment associated with the order and packaging.optionalSHIP-901
shipping_carrierstringName of the shipping carrier used to deliver the order.7 carriers · optionalDHL
shipping_methodstringType of shipping method (e.g., standard, expedited, overnight).standard · expedited · overnight · other · optionalstandard
customer_countrystringCountry where the customer received the package.optionalFrance
end_of_life_actionstringHow the packaging was disposed of or processed at end-of-life (e.g., recycled, landfill, composted, reused, unknown).recycled · landfill · composted · reused · unknown · optionalrecycled
compliance_certificationstringRelevant compliance or sustainability certification(s) for the packaging (e.g., FSC, SFI, Cradle to Cradle, none).4 certifications · optionalFSC
notesstringAdditional notes or comments about the packaging lifecycle or sustainability considerations.optionalBox recycled locally.
Numbers 3 columns
material_weight_gramsfloatWeight of the packaging material in grams.0 or more320.5
carbon_footprint_kgco2efloatEstimated carbon footprint of the packaging material in kg CO2-equivalent.0 or more · optional0.41
recycled_content_percentfloatPercentage of recycled content in the packaging material (0-100).0 to 100 · optional100
Dates and times 4 columns
date_supplieddateDate when the packaging was supplied to the business.2024-03-05
date_packeddatetimeTimestamp when the packaging was used to pack the order.2024-03-09T09:23:00
delivery_datedateDate when the package was delivered to the customer.optional2024-03-15
end_of_life_datedateDate when the packaging reached end-of-life (if known).optional2024-03-20
True or false 2 columns
is_reusablebooleanIndicates if the packaging is designed to be reused.false
is_recycled_contentbooleanIndicates if the packaging contains recycled materials.true

Use it for

  • is reusable18%11 of 60 rowsmean material weight …251.7card…39.2plas…56.9bubb…26.1pape…

    An e-commerce dashboard

    The is_reusable rate, material_weight_grams by packaging_type and a breakdown of material_composition. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 15 cardboard box rows have a mean material_weight_grams of 251.7?

    A root-cause class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.

  • A software demo

    Believable orders with packaging_id, packaging_type and material_composition to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Rules it was built with
  • Each record links one e-commerce order to its packaging lifecycle events.
  • Material types, volumes, and suppliers must be specified.
  • Lifecycle stages include sourcing, use, recycling, and disposal.
  • Include estimated carbon emissions per lifecycle stage.
  • Compliance status with relevant regional packaging laws is required.
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