adhesive paper tape

This adhesive paper tape is sold in a wide 50mm or in a narrow size. The perfect alternative to plastic sticky tape that can’t be recycled and gets tangled up, this is ideal for office and packaging needs, and made with rubber adhesive, so is easily recycled after use.

Much kinder to the planet, you can easily tear this by hand, or it can be used with a tape gun or dispenser. It’s smart enough to use with kraft packaging or a repurposed gift box, and unlike plastic tape (which has to go in black bins), you don’t have to spend time peeling it off. With these tapes, just pop them in the recycling bin, along with the gifts they are wrapped in.

eco paper tape

Designed and made in Preston (Lancashire) by a family run business. The natural rubber is also certified as sustainable. And if you’re feeling fancy, you can also buy it in a fun eco design.

Brand name Sellotape was created during World War II, to protect windows from bomb damage, and to seal ammunition boxes. But most modern brands of ‘eco tape’ these days contain bioplastic’, which can only be industrially composted.

Truly plastic-free paper tape can be recycled or composted. There is no point selling items marketed as ‘compostable’, if you don’t own an industrial compost facility in your back garden!

Illustrated Paper Packing Tapes

snail mail paper packing tape

This snail mail paper packing tape is an extra-long roll featuring hand-drawn snails, printed with water-soluble inks and made with green energy. Designed to easily be torn by hand, it’s as strong as standard tape, but needs no scissors or dispensers, and can be recycled after use. Also in a fun ‘feed the worms’ design.

paper packing tape

Using Natural Twine or String

Choosing natural twine or string over plastic ribbons is a small change that makes a big difference. Unlike shiny plastic alternatives, twine is biodegradable and adds a rustic, charming touch to any package.

Just bin or recycle twine or string (don’t leave it in garden as it could harm wildlife).

A Pack of Compostable Packaging Mailers

compostable packaging mailers

This pack of compostable packaging mailers is an alternative to conventional plastic mailers, if you use them in your office, or send lots of goods with a home business.

Made from biodegradable copolymer and cornstarch, this is fully certified by worldwide authorities to break down in 180 days in a home compost bin, or 90 days in a commercial bin.

compostable packaging mailers

The pack of 25 mailers feature single seals, and leave no harmful residue.

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