So you've bought the postal box, the filler, and the adhesive labels to ship your beautiful handmade products, but now like any eco-conscious business owner, you're wondering whether the paper labels can be recycled.

Let us tell you a little about the process that should be followed with our printed labels so you can assure your customers every part of your sustainable packaging is either recycled or recyclable.

Our paper labels are made by digitally printing a design onto a roll of blank stickers, available in a round or square shape with a matt or gloss finish. Strictly speaking, our labels are not recyclable when discarded in waste on their own. Sadly, when the recycled labels are discarded on their own, the tacky adhesive sticks to the rollers and machinery at the recycling sorting centres. Ultimately, the machinery gets a build-up of debris which breaks the equipment over time.

However, there's no cause for concern if you're leaving your adhesive labels on our corrugated cardboard mailing boxes or our recycled gift boxes. If your label is stuck on one of our pizza-style mailing boxes and put out to recycle, it is considered recyclable due to the adhesive being wedged between layers of paper and cardboard. Great news!

How can I make label recycling easy for my customer?

Now you know your part of the story, how about we list a few ways you can make it easier on your customer once they're finished with the packaging you've so beautifully wrapped your products in?

  • Clearly state that your packaging is recyclable

We're sure your loyal customers are probably tuned in to your business ethics, but for those newbies that are buying into your business, it's worth stating where your packaging can be recycled and how every componant can be disposed of.

  • Match the correct label material to your packaging

If you've got recycled gift boxes and mailing boxes, make sure your labels are also made from recyclable paper. All our paper labels are recyclable if they are paired with our recycled gift boxes and corrugated mailing boxes.

  • Tell your customers to leave their labels on the packaging

Educate your customers with what you've learned in this blog.

I'm sold, where can I find labels for my business?

We've got a great choice of pre-made labels for businesses which can be placed as a feature on your corrugated mailing box or to seal your tissue paper together in your packaging.

One of our popular labels is our 'Thank you for Supporting a Small Business' label which is square, matt, and has a grey background. These contemporary style labels are great for finishing off any packaging style.

Alternatively, we have a couple of styles with a white background that are highly versatile. Our 'Just for you, Handmade with Care' and 'Thank you, Handmade Just for You'labels can be used to embellish your gift box and fix your wrapping paper with new handmade labels. On a white background, this design will go with any brand colour.

 

In our seasonal periods, we also offer a wide variety of Christmas labels for placing on your wrapped Christmas gifts. Whether it's a reminder not to open gifts before the 25th December, or a subtle 'Merry Christmas' white label, there are plenty of styles to suit your taste.

 

If none of the above float your boat, we also offer a digital label printing service for producing your very own branded business labels. Get in touch with a member of the team today by contacting [email protected] or find out more on our label and ribbon page.