faq

ecoEnvelopes has designed a portfolio of mail solutions that are intuitive and easy to use. They are also simple to integrate into existing mailing systems. Here"s where we hope you will find the information you need to "green" your mail with ecoEnvelopes. If you can"t find all the information you require, please let us know by contacting us at: info@ecoEnvelopes.com

Question: How do ecoEnvelopesTM reduce costs?
Answer: Reusable ecoEnvelopes eliminate the need for a separate reply envelope, and cut your mail costs by eliminating the need to print, store, handle, insert, track and include a separate reply envelope. One envelope costs less than two,

Question: Why are ecoEnvelopes good for the environment?
Answer: ecoEnvelopes are both socially and environmentally responsible. They reduce waste, pollution, and CO2 emissions and conserve valuable natural resources including water and trees. Please reference our ecoAudit for more specific calculations.

Question: Can I use ecoEnvelopes with my current high-speed equipment?
Answer: Yes, ecoEnvelopes are designed to run seamlessly on existing high-speed inserters and postal processing equipment, including Pitney Bowes, Bell & Howell, Mastercraft, Neopost, Opex and others.

Question: Are ecoEnvelopes easy to use?
Answer: Customers love ecoEnvelopes because they are simpler and easier to open than traditional envelopes.

Question: Are ecoEnvelopes approved by the US Postal Service?
Answer: Yes, ecoEnvelopes are USPS approved. Initial changes to the DMM were published in the February 1, 2007 Postal Bulletin. Please reference our faq section for more information.

Question: What types of paper are ecoEnvelopes produced with?
Answer: ecoEnvelopes are produced exclusively on certified paper (FSC/SFI) from managed forests with up to 100% PCW (post-consumer waste/recycled) content. The amount of the content is dictated by you, our customers.

Question: Where can I buy ecoEnvelopes?
Answer: ecoEnvelopes may be purchased through authorized licensees. For more information, you can select a manufacturer on our website at www.ecoEnvelopes.com.

Question: What results can I expect if I use ecoEnvelopes for Direct Mail?
Answer: ecoEnvelopes have delivered comparable or increased response rates when used for direct mail. In A-B testing, ecoEnvelopes have improved response rates between 8.2% and 16%.

Question: How do ecoEnvelopes work for donation appeals?
Answer: For donation appeals ecoEnvelopes have produced as high as a 7.7% response rate. Please note, individual results will vary; these results were achieved for an environmental nonprofit where their message aligned with consumers expectations with the use of reusable ecoEnvelopes.