The Mend - Sustainable Packaging Solutions - Credentials (1).pdf

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
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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 in’s and
out’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 CEO’s
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
Bachelor’s 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