What Makes a Good Outer Box

• heavy
• sturdy
• size

should be large enough to allow 2 to 3-inchs of cushioning material around the inner box

Closing the Box

 Do Use

• 2-inch wide clear or brown packing, paper or strapping tapes

 Don’t Use

• string, twine, masking or cellophane tapes

 How to Tape it Closed

• tape all seams and reinforce them

Addressing the Box

Reusing a Box

• using permanent black marker cover all previous markings and labels

 Where to Put the Address

• print or type the delivery address parallel to the longest side of the package

 Address Printing Tips

• print or type clearly
• use pen or permanent marker
• address should be readable from an arm’s length
• do not use commas or periods

 Protect Address from Smearing or Falling Off

• cover address with clear, heavy packing tape

Mark Box to Encourage Careful Handling

• "perishable"
• “breakable”
• “this side up”