Brand name Sellotape was created during World War II to protect windows from bomb damage, and seal ammunition boxes. But most modern brands of ‘eco tape’ contain bioplastic (if it can only be industrially composted). True plastic-free tape can be home composted. Plastic-free packing tape (also in birthdayChristmas designs) is ideal to seal envelope and wrap gifts. Torn from the roll, it’s compatible with standard tape dispensers.
Paper tape is less of a choking hazard than sticky plastic tape, but still keep away from young children and pets. If you receive a wrapped gift, always remove and safely bin the sticky tape, before popping in the recycling bin.
‘feed the worms’ plastic-free packing tape
This ‘feed the worms’ paper packing tape is a fun eco way to wrap your office or birthday gifts, to draw attention to the plight of our lovely earthworms, who are responsible for good soil (choose no-dig gardening methods to help them). This extra-long roll features hand-drawn earthworms, 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.
‘snail mail’ paper packing tape
This snail mail paper packing tape is a fun eco way to wrap office or birthday gifts, to draw attention to our slimy friends, who often get a bad press, yet form an important part of the ecosystem. Read more on nontoxic humane methods to deter slugs & snails.
This extra-long roll features 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.
‘save the bees’ plastic-free packing tape
This bumblebee design plastic-free packing tape is a fun eco way to wrap your office or birthday gifts, to draw attention to the plight of endangered buzzy bee friends. This extra-long roll features hand-drawn bumblebees, 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.