Sustainable Packaging
We’ve been working with our suppliers to reduce the use of plastics in our packaging, use eco-friendly alternatives, and where possible make it easier for you to recycle. We’re constantly looking for the best practical and environmentally friendly packaging options available.
100% recyclable and FSC approved Boxes
Our boxes are 100% recyclable and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) approved. This certification ensures the forests are managed in such a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of the local people and workers. We also use paper tape to make it easier for you to recycle the boxes and cardboard that you receive from us.
100% compostable packaging peanuts
Our packaging peanuts are made from sustainable starch-based raw materials using a low energy manufacturing process, they are natural, non-toxic, and break down quickly in home composting. They’re also completely water-soluble so you can dissolve them in water and pour them down the sink.
100% compostable cellophane bags
We’re committed to using 100% compostable cellophane bags to protect brushes and small items. Our 100% compostable stickers are from total chlorine free face stock (TCF), with water-based adhesives and solvent free polymers. This packaging can go into the compost bin.
Responsible parcel delivery
Our delivery partner DPD won the ‘Transport/Fleet Management Initiative of the Year’ at the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2020. This award follows their ‘Green Apple Environment Award’ for environmental best practice, and a ‘Fleet Heroes’ award from the Energy Saving Trust.
WE'RE CURRENTLY USING
Packaging | Made from | How to recycle |
Invoice Paper | 100% recyclable paper | Recycle with other paper |
Eco-label Stickers | Total chlorine free face stock (TCF), | Add to industrial compost collection |
Brush Card | 100% recyclable card | Recycle with other paper |
Cellophane Bags | 100% compostable PLA film | Add to industrial compost collection |
Packaging Peanuts | 100% sustainable starch based raw material | Add to home compost, |
Recyclable Cardboard Filler | 100% recycled cardboard waste | Recycle with other paper |
Protective Brown Paper | 100% recycled paper | Recycle with other paper |
Corrugated Cardboard | 100% recycled content | Recycle with other card |
Layer board/ Flat Pieces of Cardboard | 100% recyclable cardboard | Recycle with other card |
Cardboard Boxes | 100% recyclable cardboard | Recycle with other card |
Plastic Wallets | 100% recyclable Polypropylene (PP) | Recycle with other plastics |
Jackson's Tape | Recyclable Kraft paper | Recycle with other card and paper |
Postal Tubes | Kraft cardboard and plastic top | Recycle tube with other paper |
Paper Corner Protectors | 100% recyclable paper | Recycle with other card and paper |
WE'RE INTRODUCING
Packaging | Made from | How to recycle |
Paper Packaging Tape | Recyclable paper and natural rubber adhesive | Recycle with other paper and card |
Padded Paper Envelopes | 100% recycled paper fibres | Recycle with mixed paper |
Book Wrap Boxes | Forest Stewardship Council certified paper mix | Recycle with mixed paper
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WE'VE STOPPED USING
Packaging | Made from | How to recycle |
Air Sacs | 100% recycled content, contains 98% air and just 2% film | Reusable and recyclable with other plastic |
Larger & Medium Container bags | 100% recyclable polythene | Recycle with other plastics |
Small Container bags | 100% recyclable polythene | Recycle with other plastics |
Air Bags | 100% recyclable HDPE film | Recycle with other plastics |
Plastic Bubble Wrap | 100% recyclable polythene | Recycle with other plastics |
WE'VE ALREADY STOPPED USING
Packaging | Made from | Why |
White Padded Envelopes | Forest Stewardship Council certified paper | Unable to be recycled |
Plastic Corner Protectors | PPC (Polypropylene Copolymer) | Unable to be recycled |
Eco Clear Tape | 25mu polypropylene film | Replaced by a recyclable alternative |
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