EcoShip is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that collects shipping materials from Chicagoland communities and distributes them to businesses and individuals for reuse.

  • Volunteer

    Help support the EcoShip mission through volunteering!

  • Drop Off

    Find out which shipping materials we accept and how to drop them off.

  • Receive

    Are you looking for shipping supplies? Check out our marketplace and fill out our order form today!

Thank you to Beans & Bagels for sponsoring our 2023 Holiday Collection Campaign!

  • Beans & Bagels is an award-winning independent café and bakery serving Chicago's Lincoln Square and Ravenswood neighborhoods. We offer a unique combination of (mostly) organic directly traded specialty coffee paired with food prepared with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Beans & Bagels strives to make a positive environmental impact on planet Earth by being a model business in reducing our waste to zero, decarbonizing our operations, and embracing a circular and regenerative economic model. Environmentally minded, quality focused, and community centered, we dedicate ourselves to baking fine viennoiserie, preparing good food and quality coffee, and making the world a bit better day-by-day.

    Beans & Bagels sees our mission aligned with that of EcoShip. Achieving and maintaining zero waste in our operations is a priority. We have chosen to collaborate with EcoShip because we share a common concern for the natural environment and want our actions to promote environmental sustainability.

Did you know that EcoShip has been operating without a dedicated vehicle or paid full time staff?

In order to continue making powerful impacts on local businesses and collecting shipping materials from Chicago communities, EcoShip needs to seek funding for a dedicated vehicle. This vehicle will greatly increase EcoShip's operational efficiency and also help EcoShip expand into new areas! 

In 2023, EcoShip collected over 46,000 cubic gallons of materials for reuse and has currently provided free materials to over 250 businesses and individuals.