EcoShip helps with sustainable gifting by reusing packaging, shipping materials

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The holiday season is not only a celebratory season, but also a shopping season. Shopping for gifts naturally comes with a lot of packaging, especially as more and more people do their holiday gift purchasing online.

EcoShip is a non-profit founded by Aleksandra Plewa that combats waste and promotes reusing packaging and shipping materials.

Operating out of a CubeSmart storage unit, EcoShip collects and redistributes reused packaging supplies for businesses and individuals around Chicago.

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The holiday season is one of their busiest times of the year. One of their collection points is The Unwaste Shop, a zero waste store, where individuals can drop off and pick up eco-friendly supplies.