Abstract: Sustainable packaging and a method of making sustainable packaging including forming the packaging from a predetermined needed material and using the packaging to ship a second part or product, whereby the packaging material is then used to form a first part or product. The packaging includes a plurality of spacer pads arranged in layers and configured to hold the second part or component between the spacer pads. The packaging may also include sheet layers or protective members located between the spacer pads and the parts, the sheet layers may include a volatile corrosion inhibitor. The packaging may also include a sleeve disposed around the spacer pads. A bottom tray located on one end of the sleeve and a lid located on the other end complete the packaging.