Committed to the Environment – Paper Pak’s Range of Paper Bags

We stock Paper Pak’s Range of paper bags, carry bags etc.  Here is some information on this company and the sustainability of their bags. From the Paper Pak Website: https://www.paperpak.co/choose-paper/environment-and-sustainability/   Committed to the environment. We demonstrate our commitment to the environment and social responsibility through the actions we take and not just the things we … Continued

Brown Paper Carry Bags

Simple but effective, the brown paper bag is the hottest selling item at the moment. With the ban of plastic bags, everyone is asking for Paper Bags.  The best thing about our paper bags is that they are made from a sustainable forest and are recyclable and compostable.  Brown paper bags come in all shapes … Continued

Gaffer Tape for the Film, Photography, Theatre Industry

Gaffer tape (also known as gaffer’s tape or gaff tape as well as camera tape and spike tape for narrow, coloured gaffer tape) is a heavy cotton cloth pressure-sensitive tape with strong adhesive and tensile properties. It is widely used in theatre, photography, film and television production, and industrial staging work. While sometimes confused with duct tape, gaffer tape differs in the composition of both the backing, … Continued

Environmentally Friendly Packaging Tape

If you are looking for an environmentally friendly packaging tape then I suggest the following tapes; Flatback Paper Tape with a renewable natural rubber based adhesive – 100% Biodegradable and Environmentally Friendly. Plastic free tape – FPP1 Gummed Kraft Paper Tape – made from renewable resources with a starch or animal based water activated adhesive … Continued

The problem with Compostable Bags

Most compostable bags will end up in landfill, just like plastic bags, due to a lack of facilities to process them. New Zealand has just 11 facilities that accept compostable packaging. None of the facilities are big enough to process large quantities, so it is not a good solution to the plastic bag problem. While it … Continued

New Automotive and Industrial Crepe Masking Tapes – Yellow and Green

Premium Grade Automotive and Industrial Crepe Paper Masking Tape Temperature resistance up to 120 degrees C (max) No residue (surface testing recommended prior to application) Good conformability to irregular surfaces Strong crepe paper backing – reliable with less ripping and waterproof Good resistance to plant bleed Excellent for interior use, with limited exterior exposure (test … Continued

Latest news form the Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme.

Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme The Hon Eugenie Sage, Associate Minister for the Environment has announced that the Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme has been made an accredited product stewardship scheme under the Waste Miminisation (2018) Act.  She presented a certificate to Packaging Forum members attending the recent launch of the new Smart technology Rubbish and Recycling … Continued