E-commerce Sustainable Packaging Lifecycle

This dataset provides granular, shipment-level tracking of packaging material usage, supplier sustainability certifications, and recycling rates for e-commerce operations. It empowers supply chain and ESG teams to analyze packaging choices, validate supplier compliance, and optimize for environmental impact across global shipments.

  • last updated 1 Jan 2026
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Packaging optimization and material reduction analysis

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 75 rows · all 20 columns
shipment_idstringmaterial_typestringmaterial_volume_cubic_cmfloatis_recyclablebooleandestination_countrystringorder_idstringshipment_datedatepackaging_idstringpackaging_typestringmaterial_weight_gramsfloatsupplier_idstringsupplier_namestringsupplier_countrystringsupplier_certificationstringcertification_valid_untildaterecycled_content_percentfloatrecycling_rate_percentfloatcarbon_footprint_kgco2efloatesg_compliance_flagbooleannotesstring
SHP001cardboard3500.2trueFranceORD10012024-04-02PKG-A1box488.6SUP01EcoPack SolutionsGermanyFSC2026-07-1565.381.52.8trueHigh recycled cardboard content
SHP002plastic410.6trueUSAORD10022024-04-03PKG-B3mailer62.1SUP02GreenerWrapUSAISO 140012025-03-2232.842.90.9trueblank
SHP003paper600trueUKORD10032024-04-03PKG-C2filler113.5SUP03BluePaper Co.PolandSFI2025-12-0174.788.20.4trueblank
SHP004cardboard3000.8trueAustriaORD10042024-04-04PKG-A2box405.2SUP01EcoPack SolutionsGermanyFSC2026-07-1558.281.52.2trueblank
SHP005bioplastic320.8trueBelgiumORD10052024-04-05PKG-B5mailer47.7SUP04BioPack Ltd.NetherlandsCradle to Cradle2027-09-302061.30.7trueCertified bioplastic
SHP006plastic180.5trueUSAORD10062024-04-05PKG-D3wrap22.5SUP02GreenerWrapUSAISO 140012025-03-221038.60.2trueblank
SHP007paper11trueCzechiaORD10072024-04-06PKG-E2label7.2SUP03BluePaper Co.PolandSFI2025-12-0140.988.20.03trueblank
SHP008bioplastic100.5trueNetherlandsORD10082024-04-07PKG-F1filler21.4SUP04BioPack Ltd.NetherlandsCradle to Cradle2027-09-3015.561.30.1trueblank

What the 75 rows show

from the 75-row sample

Cardboard (material type) stands out: mean material_volume_cubic_cm is 3,245, against 206.8 for the rest.

  • 84%is_recyclable = true
  • 180.5median material_volume_cubic_cm
  • 6supplier certifications
  • 7packaging types
  • 10supplier countries
  • 14suppliers
Mean material_volume_cubic_cm by material_type75 rows
02,0004,0003,245card…17 ro…182.8plas…21 ro…187.9paper18 ro…135.7biop…10 ro…800.5metal2 rows427.6glass4 rows35.0other3 rows
material_volume_cubic_cm75 rows, in bands of 500
0306052501048502,0004,000material_volume_cubic_cm →

Median 180.5, from 8.0 to 4,000.

destination_country75 rows · top 10 of 23 values
  1. Austria10
  2. France8
  3. Italy8
  4. Belgium7
  5. USA6
  6. Germany6
  7. Netherlands5
  8. Switzerland4
  9. Poland3
  10. Luxembourg3
20 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 11
  • float 5
  • date 2
  • boolean 2

Columns

20 columns in four groups
blueprint · 20 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 11 columns
shipment_idstringUnique identifier for each e-commerce shipment.uniqueSHP001
order_idstringUnique identifier for the customer order associated with the shipment.ORD1001
packaging_idstringUnique identifier for the packaging material used in the shipment.PKG-A1
packaging_typestringType of packaging material (e.g., box, mailer, pouch, filler).8 valuesbox
material_typestringPrimary material composition of the packaging (e.g., cardboard, plastic, paper, bioplastic).7 valuescardboard
supplier_idstringUnique identifier for the packaging material supplier.SUP01
supplier_namestringName of the packaging material supplier.EcoPack Solutions
supplier_countrystringCountry where the supplier is located.10 countriesGermany
supplier_certificationstringCertification held by the supplier relevant to sustainability (e.g., FSC, SFI, ISO 14001, None).6 values · optionalFSC
destination_countrystringCountry where the shipment is being delivered.France
notesstringAdditional notes or comments regarding packaging, sustainability, or exceptions.optionalCertified bioplastic
Numbers 5 columns
material_weight_gramsfloatWeight of the packaging material used in grams.0 or more488.6
material_volume_cubic_cmfloatVolume of the packaging material used in cubic centimeters.0 or more · optional3500.2
recycled_content_percentfloatPercentage of recycled content in the packaging material (0-100).0 to 100 · optional65.3
recycling_rate_percentfloatEstimated or reported recycling rate for this packaging type in the destination region (0-100).0 to 100 · optional81.5
carbon_footprint_kgco2efloatEstimated carbon footprint of the packaging material for this shipment, in kilograms of CO2 equivalent.0 or more · optional2.8
Dates and times 2 columns
shipment_datedateDate when the shipment was dispatched.2024-04-02
certification_valid_untildateExpiration date of the supplier's sustainability certification.optional2026-07-15
True or false 2 columns
is_recyclablebooleanIndicates if the packaging material is recyclable.true
esg_compliance_flagbooleanIndicates if the packaging choice meets internal ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) compliance standards.true

Use it for

  • is recyclable84%63 of 75 rowsmean material volume …3.2kcard…182.8plas…187.9paper135.7biop…

    An e-commerce dashboard

    The is_recyclable rate, material_volume_cubic_cm by material_type and a breakdown of destination_country. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 17 cardboard rows have a mean material_volume_cubic_cm of 3,245?

    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 shipments with order_id, shipment_date and packaging_id to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Behind this dataset

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These 75 rows came out of a blueprint — 20 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 row represents a distinct shipment event and associated packaging.
  • Materials sourced must include supplier sustainability certification status.
  • Recycling rate is calculated based on customer post-delivery feedback.
  • Packaging lifecycle stage (e.g., Source, Fulfillment, Delivery, End-of-Life) must be logged for each event.
  • ESG compliance score is derived from material choices and recycling outcomes.
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API slug
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