Slash Mailroom Costs: The Smart Alternative to 1-Gallon Sealer Jugs

In every office mailroom, there’s a hidden drain on your budget and your company’s sustainability goals. It’s heavy, bulky, and surprisingly wasteful. We’re talking about the standard 1-gallon jug of envelope sealing solution.

For years, businesses have accepted the high cost and logistical hassle of these jugs as a necessary evil. But what if you’re mostly paying to ship water and single-use plastic across the country? [1]

There is a smarter, more efficient, and dramatically more cost-effective way. This article breaks down the true cost of that plastic jug and introduces a simple switch that can slash your mailroom expenses and environmental footprint simultaneously.

The Twin Problems Hiding in Your Supply Closet

That seemingly simple gallon of sealer creates two significant problems for your business: it’s a financial drain and an environmental liability.

Problem #1: The Financial Drain of Shipping Water

Traditional envelope sealing fluid is over 99% water. [1] The active ingredients that actually seal your envelopes and protect your mailing machine make up a tiny fraction of the product. The rest is just filler.

This inefficient model has direct financial consequences:

• Inflated Product Costs: You pay for the water, the molded HDPE plastic jug, and the warehouse space it occupies.
• Sky-High Shipping Fees: A gallon of liquid sealer weighs about 8.5 pounds. Transporting that weight via truck or plane is expensive, a cost that is always passed on to you, the customer. [2]

When you buy a pre-mixed liquid, you’re not just buying a mailroom supply; you’re paying for a fundamentally inefficient logistics model.

Problem #2: The Environmental Cost of Single-Use Plastic

The environmental impact of a plastic jug is staggering and lasts for centuries after the fluid is gone. [3]

• Fossil Fuel Production: Each jug is made from petroleum, a non-renewable resource, in an energy-intensive manufacturing process that creates pollution. [4, 3]
• Massive Waste: Over 60 million plastic bottles are thrown away in the U.S. every day, with most ending up in landfills where they can take up to 1,000 years to decompose. [3, 5] A single 1-gallon jug adds about 63 grams of plastic waste to this problem. [5]
• Ecosystem Harm: Plastic that doesn’t end up in a landfill often clogs waterways and oceans, harming marine life and contaminating ecosystems. [4]

The Solution: Stop Shipping Water, Start Saving Money

The answer is simple: the power of concentration.

By switching to a concentrated, powder-based sealing solution, you eliminate the waste and inefficiency of the old model. You get only the essential, high-performance ingredients in a small, lightweight packet. You simply add it to a gallon of water on-site in a reusable container.

This isn’t a compromise; it’s a smarter way of doing business. Ready to see the difference? Check out our revolutionary Concentrated Sealing Solution Powder and see how much you can save.

The Head-to-Head Advantage: Powder vs. Liquid

The benefits aren’t just theoretical—they are measurable and immediate. See how a simple switch transforms your mailroom operations.

Make the Smart, Sustainable Choice for Your Business

Switching to a concentrated sealing solution is one of the easiest and most impactful decisions you can make to improve your company’s bottom line and environmental credentials. You get a high-performance product that is fully compatible with all major mailing machines—including Pitney Bowes, Neopost/Quadient, and Formax—without the exorbitant cost and waste. [9, 1]

It’s a choice that saves money, simplifies logistics, and provides a tangible way to meet your company’s sustainability goals. You’re not just buying envelope sealer; you’re investing in a more efficient and responsible way of doing business.

Ready to stop shipping water and start saving? Click here to order your Concentrated Envelope Sealing Solution today and your mailroom $$$ while saving the environment.