The Mend - Sustainable Packaging Solutions - Credentials (1).pdf
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The document discusses The Mend, a sustainable packaging company that aims to provide greener packaging options for businesses. It summarizes The Mend's mission to extend the lifetime of waste and reduce carbon footprints through recycled, recyclable, and biodegradable materials. The Mend offers customized packaging solutions through an extensive vendor network across India and takes care of the entire packaging process from design to delivery.
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- 1. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G S U S T A I N A B L E P A C K A G I N G S O L U T I O N S F O R C O M P A N I E S S A L E S D E C K S E P T E M B E R , 2 0 2 1
- 2. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Sustainability in Packaging 1/3rd of landfills is filled with packaging waste Every single piece of plastic ever produced is still on Earth With all the packaging we discard, we can build a 12 foot high wall of paper from India to Turkey 43% of consumers throw away packaging once the need for it is over As brands take into consideration the impact their operations have on the planet, an important aspect that is often overlooked is packaging
- 3. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Companies with sustainable practices grow 5.6x faster than conventional options 88% of consumers will be more loyal to a company that supports social or environmental issues What's your shade of Business Green?
- 4. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Our Mission The Mend is a sustainable packaging company aiming to unbox a greener future - one package at a time. We created this company to provide greener options to businesses in every industry around the world. The materials we use are recycled, recyclable and/or biodegradable.
- 5. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G We help your brand ideate, design and execute packaging solutions that are made from recycled, recyclable and biodegradable materials while maintaining your brand identity and aesthetic Our extensive vendor network across the country helps us source materials, and manufacture your products at a location closest to you while maintaining affordability, transparency and accessibility Right from the design to the execution and delivery of your packaging, we take care of it all. Your main focus should be your product- leave the packaging to us. CUSTOMISED SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS AN INTEGRATED VENDOR NETWORK FULL STACK PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Who We Are
- 6. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Why is packaging important? First impressions matter! The first point of interaction a consumer has with your brand is through your packaging. Product Protection Company Branding User Experience Communication
- 7. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G What we are solving for Inaccessibility and fragmentation in sourcing packaging manufacturers Customizable solutions at lower price points Lack of transparency in materials and processes used Opaque pricing structures and disorganized network that disallow cost comparison Cumbersome and expensive operations to manage in-house Having to approach multiple vendors for various parts of your packaging requirements A S A B U S I N E S S Y O U H A V E A N O B L I G A T I O N T O D O R I G H T B Y Y O U R S T A K E H O L D E R S C o n v e r t y o u r p a c k a g i n g t o a m o r e s u s t a i n a b l e o p t i o n
- 8. Our materials are certified as recycled, recyclable and/or biodegradable. We do not use virgin fibers in any of our packaging. Our pan-India vendor network and extensive vetting process enables us to compare and source the best costs at the highest quality for all aspects of your packaging Most of our vendors are one shop facilities that have been nurtured by our operations teams to improve their processes while increasing their scalability. We have supported over 30 small businesses to grow in size and revenue T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Why The Mend Transparent Cost Effective Supporting Small Businesses India is a manufacturing hub that has ample growth and innovation opportunity while maintaining cost efficiencies and robust trade relationships Geographic Relevance
- 9. Founders Rhea Kothari focuses on Marketing, Sales and Program Management at The Mend. Prior to founding The Mend, she worked at a startup accelerator in New York before joining her family business in the jewelry industry, where she wore several different hats and learned the ins and outs of running a small business. She has been interested in implementing greener practices in her personal and professional life, as she pushed for sustainable packaging in her family business well before The Mend began. She holds a Bachelors degree from Columbia University with a major in Economics and a double minor in Psychology and Sociology. Rishika Reddy focuses on Management, Operations, and Finance at The Mend. Prior to founding The Mend she worked at an electric transportation solutions provider, as a part of the CEOs office where she was exposed to ideating and operating in various functional areas of a startup. She is driven by solving difficult problems in industries impacting the future of our planet, and this has impacted her lifestyle and career choices, leading her to found The Mend. Packaging seemed like a natural progression to her as her family has founded and has been operating a printing press for the past four decades. She holds a Bachelors degree from Boston University with a dual degree in Economics and Finance. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Prianka Jhaveri focuses on Strategy, Sales, Operations and Business Development at The Mend. She first fell in love with packaging solutions while she was working with an International strategy consulting firm, where she worked closely with a leading FMCG brand in India to find alternatives to PET bottles for beverage packaging. She then went on to work with a venture fund, where she evaluated and invested in startups and worked closely with founders on growth and business strategy for their brands. Her interest in alternative packaging solutions and drive to help small companies scale their businesses lead her to co found The Mend Packaging. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Physics and Economics.
- 10. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Vendor Network Our vendors undergo an extensive vetting and verification process through which we evaluate their quality, standards, and pricing. 100% of our vendors have signed our Supplier Code of Conduct which means that everyone in our supply chain is being treated fairly, earning fair wages and are upholding the highest standards of labour laws and manufacturing processes. All of the raw materials are sourced from paper mills with the highest standards of transparency and we require bills of purchase and material construction certificates to ensure authenticity of product. Our quality assurance and quality check processes ensure our finished products are as per the specifications and standards of our clients and every piece is dispatched in a perfect condition
- 11. P R I C E Sustainable packaging is offered at the same or lower price point as traditional packaging A E S T H E T I C Sustainable packaging is aesthetically pleasing and can be made exactly to the look you desire D U R A B I L I T Y Sustainable packaging has the same durable properties as traditional packaging M A R K E T I N G Sustainable packaging increases the scope of your marketing and appeal T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Mend Over Myth
- 12. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Our Impact Diversion of waste from landfills We use only recycled materials to ensure the lifetime of waste is extended to it's maximum utility Climate positive workforce We are partnered with Ecologi to offset our workforce's climate impact by planting trees per employee Employment opportunities We have scaled many small businesses by offering them manufacturing opportunities as a part of our vendor network Abated our clients' carbon footprints We have converted over 100 clients towards sustainable packaging thereby reducing their carbon footprint through wasteful operations
- 13. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Savings Crude oil (input factor costs) Geopolitical instability Regulation against plastic Government taxation Factors affecting plastic pricing S A V I N G S G L I D E P A T H
- 14. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Certifications We possess a ISO 14001 certification All our vendors have signed our supplier code of conduct All our vendors are certified with the Pollution Control Board All our vendors are compliant with relevant labor laws ORGANISATIONAL FRAMEWORK: VENDOR SYSTEM: Our materials have proof of transactions and construction certifications Our Bioplastics are certified with the Central Pollution Control Board Our Recycled Paper is certified by the FSC We have partnered with Ecologi to offset our carbon footprint and become a climate positive workforce MATERIALS: WORKFORCE:
- 15. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Our Clients
- 16. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G Contact Us Website www.themendpackaging.com Email contact@themendpackaging.com Social @themendpackaging.com