E-commerce
21 columns
85 rows
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E-commerce Packaging Sustainability Tracker

This dataset provides a detailed, shipment-level view of packaging materials, sustainability attributes, and supplier compliance for e-commerce operations. It enables comprehensive analysis of environmental impact, supports optimization of packaging decisions, and facilitates supplier sustainability monitoring for greener supply chains.

last updated 24 Dec 2025
by GoMask

The brief that made it

Evaluate and report on the environmental impact of packaging materials across shipments

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 85 rows · all 21 columns

shipment_idstring	packaging_material_typestring	recycled_content_percentfloat	is_compostableboolean	certificationstring	order_idstring	shipment_datedate	supplier_idstring	supplier_namestring	product_idstring	product_namestring	packaging_material_idstring	packaging_material_descriptionstring	packaging_weight_gramsfloat	packaging_volume_cm3float	is_recyclableboolean	contains_recycled_contentboolean	packaging_reuse_countinteger	supplier_compliance_statusstring	carbon_footprint_kgco2efloat	sustainability_notesstring
SHIP-B1-0001	cardboard	65	false	FSC	ORD-20240601-101	2024-06-01	SUP-001	EcoPack Solutions	PRD-2001	Wireless Mouse	PM-1001	Brown corrugated box with recycled fiber	85.2	350.5	true	true	1	compliant	0.32	Packaging exceeds recycled content targets.
SHIP-B1-0002	plastic	blank	false	None	ORD-20240601-102	2024-06-01	SUP-002	GreenWrap Inc.	PRD-2002	Bluetooth Speaker	PM-1002	Clear PET clamshell packaging	47.5	120	true	false	0	pending	0.58	Supplier in process of switching to recycled plastics.
SHIP-B1-0003	paper	45.5	true	SFI	ORD-20240601-103	2024-06-02	SUP-003	BioPack Labs	PRD-2003	Organic Soap Bar	PM-1003	Unbleached kraft paper wrap	18.9	40	true	true	0	compliant	0.09	Paper wrap is compostable in home bins.
SHIP-B1-0004	bioplastic	blank	true	Cradle to Cradle	ORD-20240601-104	2024-06-02	SUP-001	EcoPack Solutions	PRD-2004	Smartphone Case	PM-1004	PLA-based bioplastic pouch	22.3	62	false	false	0	compliant	0.14	Compostable packaging certified for industrial composting.
SHIP-B1-0005	foam	30	false	None	ORD-20240601-105	2024-06-03	SUP-004	Reusable Packaging Co.	PRD-2005	Water Bottle	PM-1005	Expanded polyethylene foam insert	34.8	190	false	true	2	compliant	0.44	Foam reused for two shipments.
SHIP-B1-0006	metal	70	false	None	ORD-20240601-106	2024-06-03	SUP-005	Metallix Packaging	PRD-2006	Gourmet Coffee Tin	PM-1006	Thin-walled aluminum tin	120.5	450	true	true	1	compliant	0.23	Aluminum container is highly recyclable.
SHIP-B1-0007	glass	blank	false	None	ORD-20240601-107	2024-06-04	SUP-006	GlassPack Corp.	PRD-2007	Essential Oil Bottle	PM-1007	Borosilicate glass bottle	38	95	true	false	0	pending	0.19	Glass is recyclable in most urban areas.
SHIP-B1-0008	cardboard	55	false	FSC	ORD-20240601-108	2024-06-04	SUP-007	CustomPack LLC	PRD-2008	Laptop Sleeve	PM-1008	Rigid box with water-based ink logo	105.8	410	true	true	1	compliant	0.37	Box can be reused for returns.
SHIP-B1-0009	plastic	40	false	None	ORD-20240601-109	2024-06-05	SUP-008	EcoWrap Supplies	PRD-2009	Travel Mug	PM-1009	HDPE sleeve with recycled label	21.5	70	true	true	0	compliant	0.11	Plastic sleeve contains 40% recycled HDPE.
SHIP-B1-0010	paper	blank	false	None	ORD-20240601-110	2024-06-05	SUP-002	GreenWrap Inc.	PRD-2010	Fitness Tracker	PM-1010	Glossy printed sleeve (virgin paper)	14.2	38	true	false	0	pending	0.06	Virgin paper, recyclable only.
SHIP-B1-0011	bioplastic	blank	true	Cradle to Cradle	ORD-20240601-111	2024-06-05	SUP-009	Allied Packaging	PRD-2011	Cotton T-shirt	PM-1011	Compostable PLA bag, clear	9.7	28	false	false	0	compliant	0.04	PLA bag certified for composting.
SHIP-B1-0012	paper	80	true	SFI	ORD-20240601-112	2024-06-06	SUP-010	PackRight	PRD-2012	USB Charging Cable	PM-1012	Recycled paper pouch	11.3	25	true	true	0	compliant	0.02	High recycled content in pouch.
SHIP-B1-0013	foam	25	false	None	ORD-20240601-113	2024-06-06	SUP-003	BioPack Labs	PRD-2013	Ceramic Mug	PM-1013	Molded pulp foam support	44	150	false	true	3	compliant	0.49	Foam reused for three cycles.
SHIP-B1-0014	plastic	blank	false	None	ORD-20240601-114	2024-06-07	SUP-011	NextGen Packaging	PRD-2014	Portable SSD Drive	PM-1014	Black ABS box with foam insert	57.3	120	false	false	1	non-compliant	0.63	ABS plastic not recyclable locally.
SHIP-B1-0015	cardboard	50	false	FSC	ORD-20240601-115	2024-06-07	SUP-012	UrbanPack	PRD-2015	Notebook	PM-1015	Rigid white box, no ink	60	220	true	true	1	compliant	0.3	Box reused for returns.
SHIP-B1-0016	glass	blank	false	None	ORD-20240601-116	2024-06-08	SUP-013	GlassPack Corp.	PRD-2016	Scented Candle	PM-1016	Tempered glass jar, clear	60.2	140	true	false	0	compliant	0.26	Glass jar can be reused for storage.
SHIP-B1-0017	other	20	true	None	ORD-20240601-117	2024-06-08	SUP-009	Allied Packaging	PRD-2017	Yoga Mat	PM-1017	Woven hemp fiber sleeve	39.7	95	false	true	0	pending	0.13	Hemp sleeve is compostable.
SHIP-B1-0018	cardboard	90	false	FSC	ORD-20240601-118	2024-06-09	SUP-010	PackRight	PRD-2018	Wireless Earbuds	PM-1018	Recycled cardboard sleeve, matte	25.6	50.4	true	true	0	compliant	0.1	Sleeve made from post-consumer fiber.
SHIP-B1-0019	metal	60	false	None	ORD-20240601-119	2024-06-09	SUP-014	EcoWrap Supplies	PRD-2019	Multitool	PM-1019	Stainless steel tin, brushed finish	98.1	260	true	true	1	compliant	0.36	Tin can be recycled or reused.
SHIP-B1-0020	paper	75	true	SFI	ORD-20240601-120	2024-06-10	SUP-015	UrbanPack	PRD-2020	Notebook Set	PM-1020	Recycled kraft paper wrap, printed	18	32	true	true	0	compliant	0.07	Printed with soy-based inks.

What the 85 rows show

from the 85-row sample

Bioplastic (packaging material type) stands out: 10 of its 10 rows have is_compostable = true, against 14 of 75 for the rest.

28%is_compostable = true
55.0median recycled_content_percent
3supplier compliance statuses
23supplier names
39.7median packaging_weight_grams
160.0median packaging_volume_cm3

Is compostable rate by packaging_material_typeis_compostable = true

recycled_content_percent55 rows, in bands of 10

Median 55.0, from 10.0 to 95.0.

certification78 rows with a value · 7 left blank

None37
FSC20
SFI11
Cradle to Cradle10

21 columns by typefrom the column list below

string 12
integer 1
float 4
date 1
boolean 3

Columns

21 columns in four groups

blueprint · 21 columns
column	type	description	example
Text 12 columns
`shipment_id`	string	Unique identifier for each e-commerce shipmentunique	SHIP-B1-0001
`order_id`	string	Reference to the associated order for this shipment	ORD-20240601-101
`supplier_id`	string	Unique identifier for the supplier providing packaging materials	SUP-001
`supplier_name`	string	Name of the packaging supplier	EcoPack Solutions
`product_id`	string	Unique identifier for the product in the shipment	PRD-2001
`product_name`	string	Name or description of the product	Wireless Mouse
`packaging_material_id`	string	Unique identifier for the packaging material used	PM-1001
`packaging_material_type`	string	Type of packaging material (e.g., cardboard, plastic, paper, bioplastic, etc.)8 values	cardboard
`packaging_material_description`	string	Detailed description of the packaging materialoptional	Thin-walled aluminum tin
`certification`	string	Sustainability certification or standard (e.g., FSC, SFI, Cradle to Cradle, None)4 certifications · optional	FSC
`supplier_compliance_status`	string	Supplier's compliance status with sustainability requirementscompliant · non-compliant · pending · not-applicable	compliant
`sustainability_notes`	string	Additional notes or comments on sustainability practices for this shipmentoptional	Box reused for returns.
Numbers 5 columns
`packaging_weight_grams`	float	Weight of the packaging material used in grams0 or more	85.2
`packaging_volume_cm3`	float	Volume of the packaging material used in cubic centimeters0 or more · optional	350.5
`recycled_content_percent`	float	Percentage of recycled content in the packaging material (0-100)0 to 100 · optional	65
`packaging_reuse_count`	integer	Number of times the packaging material has been reused (if applicable)0 or more · optional	1
`carbon_footprint_kgco2e`	float	Estimated carbon footprint of the packaging material (kg CO2 equivalent)0 or more · optional	0.32
Dates and times 1 column
`shipment_date`	date	Date the shipment was dispatched	2024-06-01
True or false 3 columns
`is_recyclable`	boolean	Indicates if the packaging material is recyclable	true
`is_compostable`	boolean	Indicates if the packaging material is compostable	false
`contains_recycled_content`	boolean	Indicates if the packaging contains recycled content	true

Use it for

An e-commerce dashboard
The is_compostable rate, recycled_content_percent by packaging_material_type and a breakdown of certification. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.
Why do 24 of 85 rows have is_compostable = true?
A root-cause class exercise
Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.
Shipments85
SHIP-B1-000165cardboard
SHIP-B1-000345.5paper
SHIP-B1-0004bioplast…
A software demo
Believable shipments with order_id, shipment_date and supplier_id to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

This dataset85 rows21 columns

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Rules it was built with

Each row represents a unique product shipment.
Include packaging type, weight, and recyclability status.
Record supplier sustainability certification (if any).
Log carbon footprint estimate per shipment.
Flag shipments with non-compliant packaging materials.

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