E-commerce Packaging Sustainability Events

This dataset tracks real-time sustainability events in e-commerce packaging, including material changes, recycling initiatives, and carbon footprint impacts. It enables operational managers to monitor and optimize packaging sustainability practices, assess supply chain resilience, and report progress on environmental goals. The dataset is ideal for sustainability analytics, compliance reporting, and supply chain optimization.

  • last updated 7 Jan 2026
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Monitor and optimize packaging sustainability across e-commerce operations

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 65 rows · all 18 columns
event_idstringmaterial_sourcestringcarbon_footprint_kgfloatrecyclabilitybooleanmaterial_typestringevent_typestringevent_timestampdatetimepackaging_idstringinitiative_namestringinitiative_statusstringsupplier_idstringlocation_street_addressstringlocation_citystringlocation_statestringlocation_postal_codestringlocation_countrystringaffected_order_idstringnotesstring
EVT001-2024Arecycled2.15truecardboardmaterial_change2024-05-14T09:23:00PKG-1001blankblankSUP-345123 Elm StChicagoIL60611USAORD-5012Switched to recycled cardboard for standard boxes
EVT002-2024Ablank0.96blankblankrecycling_initiative2024-05-15T14:45:00PKG-1002Spring Plastic RecoverystartedSUP-122500 Greenway AvePortlandOR97205USAblankInitiative to collect used plastic packaging
EVT003-2024Avirgin4.87falseplasticcarbon_audit2024-05-15T10:10:00PKG-1003blankblankSUP-23184 Market RdAtlantaGA30303USAORD-5013Annual carbon audit for packaging operations
EVT004-2024Arenewable3.21truebioplasticpackaging_optimization2024-05-16T13:05:00PKG-1004blankblankSUP-345200 Ocean BlvdMiamiFL33139USAblankReduced material use by 8% in new packaging design
EVT005-2024Ablankblankblankblanksupplier_update2024-05-16T16:20:00PKG-1005blankblankSUP-44412 Main StTorontoONM5A 1A1CanadablankSupplier changed for compostable mailers
EVT006-2024Arenewable1.44truecompostablematerial_change2024-05-17T11:40:00PKG-1006blankblankSUP-55581 River StLondonENGE1 6ANUKORD-5035Introduced compostable bags in fulfillment center
EVT007-2024Ablank1.02blankblankrecycling_initiative2024-05-17T17:15:00PKG-1007Carton Collectionin-progressblank150 Station RdManchesterENGM1 2WDUKORD-5072Ongoing carton collection in northern region
EVT008-2024Arecycled2.67truepapercarbon_audit2024-05-18T08:20:00PKG-1008blankblankSUP-88840 King StSydneyNSW2000AustraliablankQuarterly audit for recycled paper bags

What the 65 rows show

from the 65-row sample

Virgin (material source) stands out: mean carbon_footprint_kg is 4.3, against 2.4 for the rest.

  • 85%recyclability = true
  • 2.1median carbon_footprint_kg
  • 3initiative statuses
  • 6event types
  • 12location countries
Mean carbon_footprint_kg by material_source40 rows
0482.5recycled19 rows2.3renewable11 rows4.3virgin10 rows
carbon_footprint_kg53 rows, in bands of 1
08168161474301048carbon_footprint_kg →

Median 2.1, from 0.57 to 7.4.

material_type40 rows with a value · 25 left blank
  1. plastic10
  2. cardboard9
  3. paper6
  4. compostable5
  5. bioplastic4
  6. bubble_wrap2
  7. glass2
  8. aluminum2
18 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 15
  • float 1
  • datetime 1
  • boolean 1

Columns

18 columns in four groups
blueprint · 18 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 15 columns
event_idstringUnique identifier for each sustainability eventuniqueEVT001-2024A
event_typestringType of sustainability event (e.g., material change, recycling initiative, carbon audit)6 valuesmaterial_change
packaging_idstringUnique identifier for the packaging instance involved in the eventPKG-1001
material_typestringType of packaging material (e.g., cardboard, plastic, compostable)8 types · optionalcardboard
material_sourcestringSource of the packaging material (e.g., recycled, virgin, renewable)3 sources · optionalrecycled
initiative_namestringName of the sustainability or recycling initiative (if applicable)optionalSpring Plastic Recovery
initiative_statusstringCurrent status of the initiative (e.g., started, completed, in-progress)started · completed · in-progress · cancelled · optionalstarted
supplier_idstringUnique identifier for the packaging supplieroptionalSUP-345
location_street_addressstringStreet address where the event occurredoptional123 Elm St
location_citystringCity where the event occurredoptionalChicago
location_statestringState or province where the event occurredoptionalIL
location_postal_codestringPostal code for the event locationoptional60611
location_countrystringCountry where the event occurred12 countries · optionalUSA
affected_order_idstringOrder identifier if the event is linked to a specific e-commerce orderoptionalORD-5012
notesstringAdditional notes or comments about the eventoptionalSwitched to recycled card…
Numbers 1 column
carbon_footprint_kgfloatEstimated carbon footprint in kilograms CO2 equivalent for the packaging event0 or more · optional2.15
Dates and times 1 column
event_timestampdatetimeDate and time when the event occurred2024-05-14T09:23:00
True or false 1 column
recyclabilitybooleanIndicates if the packaging material is recyclableoptionaltrue

Use it for

  • recyclability85%34 of 40 rowsmean carbon footprint…2.5recycl…2.3renewa…4.3virgin

    An e-commerce dashboard

    The recyclability rate, carbon_footprint_kg by material_source and a breakdown of material_type. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 10 virgin rows have a mean carbon_footprint_kg of 4.3?

    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 events with event_type, event_timestamp and packaging_id to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Behind this dataset

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These 65 rows came out of a blueprint — 18 columns with generation rules behind each one. Open it in Data Factory to retune a column, add your own, wire in foreign keys, and run it at the size you actually need.

Rules it was built with
  • Each event log must include a unique package ID
  • Material type must be classified as recyclable, compostable, or non-recyclable
  • Emission impact must be calculated for all packaging materials
  • Include recycling or reuse outcome for each package
  • Include event timestamps for all major packaging actions
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API slug
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