Environmentally Friendly Products

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    Gummed Paper Tape

    • Gummed paper tape (water activated kraft paper tape) is coated with vegetable glue and used in framing and packing applications.
    • This tape offers improved packaging presentation and uses a permanent adhesive, which means that tape can not be removed without visible proof, making your goods tamper resistant.

    I AM ECO - Tin Tie Bags

    I AM ECO Kraft Tin tie window bags are lined with PLA plastic.

    Each I am eco™ product is made from sustainable, natural raw materials and is biodegradable and compostable* – without compromising on function or quality.

    • Sugarcane, corn and trees are used to create I am eco™ products. We source sustainable materials, research innovative renewable products and investigate new processing and packing options to reduce carbon emissions and our impact on the environment.
    • This range takes the guess work out of environmental responsibility. Make the switch to sustain your relationship with the environment.

    *Compostable products will break down into natural elements within 90 days when treated in a commercial facility as defined by European standard EN13432. 

    With the exception of PET clear cup and lids, which are recyclable.

    PLA Bioplastic
    Polylactic acid (PLA) is a natural starch derived from plants like corn and sugarcane, that is processed to create a clear plastic-like film, or bioplastic. Unlike the traditional polyethylene (PE) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics, these innovative films and bioplastics are annually renewable, naturally biodegradable, and compostable. They can be used to line and protect paper and board packagng as well has moulded into cutlery and container lids.

    Crystallised polylactic acid (CPLA), a different variation of bioplastic, is used in products that need to withstand higher temperatures. This form of PLA can cope with temperatures up to 85 degrees Celcius without warping, deforming or breaking. This makes it perfect for cutlery, hot cup lids, and soup containers.

    Kraft Diecut Boxes

    • Made from 100% recycled cardboard
    • Come flat and easily made up.
    • Can be custom printed with your logo - please email for a quote

    Kraft Paper Layflat Tubing

    Used for packing & light duty shipping of long thin items. The roll is an endless cardboard tube so can be cut to any length required. All rolls have 150 metres.150gsm thickness

    Light Duty Block Bottom Paper Bags

    A light duty paper bag with a flat bottom and side gussets. Used to be called SOS bags. Good for lighter products, food, small items.

    Medium Duty Block Bottom Paper Bags

    Block bottom medium duty paper bags. Environmentally friendly and bio-degradable. Great alternative to plastic bags. Flat bottom with side gusset

    Natural Sisal Lashing

    A natural alternative for parcel tying in commercial applications.  Sisal lashing is biodegradable, making it ideal for zero waste projects and for horticultural and gardening applications.

    • Biodegradable, environmentally friendly
    • Easy on the hands
    • Available in 1 and 2 ply options

    Paper Tape - Tape Spec Brand - FPP1 - Fatback Tape

    PAPER PACKAGING TAPES
    A versatile range of natural brown coloured Kraft Paper tapes

    FEATURES & BENEFITS

    • FPP1 is made from strong Kraft Paper & coated with a high adhesion long life solvent rubber adhesive. Called a "flatback"tape because it has the ability to adhere to its own backing upon application.

    FPP1 FlatBack Paper Tape

    • Kraft Paper Backing + long life solvent rubber adhesive.
    • A versatile, conformable Paper tape used in the picture framing market & as a general carton closure tape (suitable for most recycled boards).
    • Excellent for paper tabbing & splicing

    Pop Starch - Biodegradable Void Fill

    Pop Starch Biodegradable Loose fill - 350 Ltr

    Made from expanded starch, Pop Starch is 100% compostable and biodegradable with no disposal costs, easier handling due to being non static - reducing labour time, and having many environmental benefits. Pop Starch is a compostable and biodegradable expanded loose or void fill manufactured from Starch, protecting Products, your Profile and the Planet.

    A Material Specification and Safety Data Sheet is available for export and customs.

    Pop Starch has significant Performance Characteristics:

    Superior flow characteristics reduce packing time and labour costs.
    Excellent anti-shock and resilience properties make it suitable as void fill and for the protection of fragile, sharp or pointed Items.
    Low density gives weight and cost savings for transport.
    Will not ‘spring’ out of a carton, making it tidier and time saving.
    Naturally antistatic, no time wasting clean up (polystyrene foam will cling to almost anything).
    Antistatic properties make Pop Starch suitable for packaging of electronics.
    Material Passed US Military Specification for Packaging Material Electrostatic Adhesion Tests Paragraph 3.12
    Can be compressed to form or take on any shape to prevent product migration.
    Ideal for export, many countries now regulate imports and packaging materials
    Some countries ban the import of Foam Polystyrene plastic, as they would be importing Landfill.
    Packaging material showed no signs of volume reduction or under fill in corrugated cartons during a 3 day test period at 40℃ and 80% Relative Humidity.
    Won't deflate in air shipments.
    Good thermal insulation properties.
    Can be sterilized with gamma rays.
    Will not attract pests or rodents but is attractive to birds.
    Not meant for human consumption but will not harm children or pets that may come into contact with the material.
    Not suitable for wet environments like chilled products that produce condensation.

    Pop Starch Environmental and Sustainability advantages:

    Made in New Zealand.
    Manufactured from sustainable renewable materials.
    Will biodegrade when exposed to any environment containing bacteria and moisture this can be aerobic or anaerobic above or below ground.
    Biodegradable time is less than cellulose (plant materials).
    Almost completely dissolves in water in hours, what is left biodegrades.
    Can be composted with organic waste including food waste to produce fertile humus in a few weeks, depending on temperature, moisture level and micro-organisms in the compost.
    Can be disposed of on the lawn or garden, or even down the toilet.
    Reusable, can be recycled through the same waste stream as cardboard and paper.
    Can be incinerated, combustion is complete with no toxic volatiles or metallic residues.
    Biodegrades to CO² &/or methane (depending on how much O² is present), water and humus with no polymeric or toxic residue.
    Manufactured without the use of solvents or ozone depleting substances.
    Saves waste going to land fill and waste disposal costs. It is important to include the cost of disposal when considering the cost/benefit of other packing products; Pop Starch being free.
    Pop Starch is not meant to end its life in landfill in fact anywhere else is better for the environment. However if it was sent to landfill then it has completed the anaerobic biodegradability-screening test well within 60 days for test completion.
    Saves on emissions from and energy for waste transportation.
    Measurement of the Carbon Foot Print is an indication only as product densities and transport vary but to use a 2010 American Consulting Company study Pop Starch was found to have a Carbon Footprint of only 38% that of Expanded Polystyrene Plastic.

    Increasing awareness of issues like sustainability and waste reduction, is effecting change. Economic goals are shifting from growth at any cost, without regard to the environment, health, other people or future generations, to sustainability, with measures like triple bottom line reporting and environment friendly packaging. Pop Starch is a product that is compostable, biodegradable, does reduce waste and waste disposal costs and is sustainable.

    Specifications: Certified to American Standards ASTM D6400 – Compostable.
    ASTM D7081 – Biodegradable and Nontoxic in the Marine Environment.
    VINCOTTE OK Compost Certified. Main component starch. Supplied in 350L bags, allow 0.38 m³ per bag for freight calculations.

    Rapid Eco Full Strip Stapler Recycled Black

    • Staples up to 20 sheets
    • 100% recycled plastic
    • Soy based printing
    • Packaging is recycled cardboard glued with water based adhesives
    • Designed for disassembly. Pieces can be sorted for recycling
    • Takes full strip of Rapid 24/6 and 26/6 staples