Eco-Friendly Packaging

Eco-friendly packaging offers numerous benefits for both individuals and the environment. It is designed to be easily recycled and is made with a focus on minimising environmental impact. Our eco packaging uses the maximum amount of renewable or recycled materials, ensuring it is a greener alternative compared to conventional packaging options. From retail packaging to branded ecommerce boxes, we provide sustainable solutions for all your business needs.

    
 
 
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Here are some key features of our eco packaging:

Sustainable Materials: Made from recycled or sustainably sourced pulp.
Eco-friendly Printing: Printed with environmentally friendly toners.
Recyclable: Designed to be easily recycled after use.
Biodegradable: Breaks down naturally, reducing environmental harm.

Our range of eco packaging provides a comprehensive solution for your packaging needs, offering benefits such as:

Enhanced Product Presentation

Our eco packaging is designed to complement and enhance your products, making them more attractive to customers.

Brand Support

Using eco-friendly packaging promotes your brand’s commitment to sustainability, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.

Environmental Responsibility

By choosing our eco packaging, you contribute to reducing environmental damage and promoting sustainability.

Versatility

Suitable for a wide variety of products, ensuring that all your eco products can be packaged responsibly in branded shipping boxes.

Vegan-certified Eco Packaging

Treetop Design and Print is proud to have its products meet the Vegetarian Society’s strict criteria for vegan accreditation.

What is the Vegetarian Society Approved vegan trademark? The Vegetarian Society Approved vegan trademark is used to identify products that do not contain animal ingredients and products that display the Vegetarian Society Approved trademark have had to meet the following criteria:

✓ Contains no animal-derived ingredients
✓ Measures in place to avoid cross-contamination during production
✓ GMO-free
✓ No animal testing carried out or commissioned

Expanding our products to offer vegan print means there is now more flexibility for our clients that are in search of greater environmental and sustainable choices.

Inks

Vegan inks with no animal-derived glycerin or shellac, and low-impact formulations wherever possible

Adhesives

Plant-based or synthetic glues instead of animal-derived binders

Coatings & Varnishes

Vegan-compliant finishes that avoid animal-derived additives

Sustainable boards and papers

As an FSC® certified printer, we can specify a range of responsibly sourced boards and papers for your packaging. FSC certification helps ensure fibres come from responsibly managed forests or reclaimed sources, independently verified by a third party.

Board type	Typical recycled content*	Example FSC® grade	Best for	End-of-life guidance
Recycled kraft board	80–100% recycled fibre	FSC® Recycled	Natural / rustic product boxes, ecommerce	Widely recyclable in paper streams uk.fsc.org
Coated recycled paperboard (CRB)	80–100% recycled fibre	FSC® Recycled or Mix	Printed sleeves, cosmetics, food cartons	Recyclable; avoid plastic laminates for best results.
Folding box board (FBB)	Mix of virgin & recycled	FSC® Mix or 100%	Premium retail packaging, gifting	Recyclable; choose aqueous coatings to keep it kerbside friendly Forest Stewardship Council

*Exact percentages and grades will depend on the specification for your project and we’ll confirm these on your quote and artwork approval.

Not sure which stock you need?

Tell us about your product, how it’s shipped, and the finish you’re aiming for. We’ll recommend the most sustainable option that still protects your product and fits your budget.

Eco coatings, laminates and finishes

The right finish can transform your packaging but some coatings make recycling harder. We’ll guide you through the options so you can balance aesthetics with sustainability.

Our eco-first approach to finishes:

Water-based (aqueous) coatings
Our default choice for many projects: fast-drying, low odour and compatible with standard paper recycling.

Vegan-compliant gloss and matt varnishes

Give your packs a premium feel without animal-derived ingredients.

Minimal plastic laminates

Where lamination is essential (for heavy handling or long-life packs), we’ll discuss options such as thinner films or alternatives, and clearly explain any impact on recyclability.

Special finishes

Foiling, embossing or spot varnish can still be part of an eco-friendly pack when used selectively on sustainable board. We’ll help you keep overall material usage efficient.

Wherever possible, we’ll recommend combinations that keep your packaging widely recyclable at kerbside and clearly explain any trade-offs before you sign off artwork.

Designed with end-of-life in mind

Sustainable packaging isn’t just about what it’s made from, it’s also about what happens next. We design your packaging so customers know exactly what to do with it after use.

End-of-life options we can support:

Kerbside recyclable

Most of our paper and board packaging is designed to go straight into standard recycling collections, with no need to separate layers.

Compostable / biodegradable

Where appropriate, we can advise on compostable board and inks – and how to label them clearly so customers understand whether they’re suitable for home or industrial composting.

Reusable formats

Sturdy boxes that can be repurposed or kept by customers extend the life of the materials and add value to your brand.

We’ll also help you add simple on-pack instructions or icons (for example, “Recycle with cardboard” or “Reuse this box”) so your eco investment translates into real-world behaviour.

Your eco credentials, made visible

When you choose Treetop for eco packaging, you’re choosing:

FSC® certified printing

Access to packaging boards carrying FSC® labels such as FSC® Recycled and FSC® Mix, demonstrating responsible or reclaimed fibre sourcing.

Vegan-approved products

Eligible to display the Vegetarian Society Approved vegan trademark on your printed materials, showing they contain no animal-derived ingredients, are GMO-free and are produced without animal testing.

Inks from renewable resources

We only run inks formulated from renewable raw materials as part of our commitment to low-impact printing.

ISO 9001 quality management

Consistent, controlled print processes under an internationally recognised quality system.

We’re happy to include relevant logos and certification details on your packaging where appropriate and in line with FSC® and Vegetarian Society trademark guidelines.
You might add a small note like: “We’ll advise you on correct logo usage for FSC® and vegan marks as part of the artwork sign-off process.”

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Is vegan ink as vibrant as standard ink?

Yes – modern vegan inks deliver the same colour intensity and durability as conventional inks, while avoiding animal-derived ingredients and often using low-VOC, renewable components.

Can eco packaging still be fully branded and customised?

Absolutely. You can still use vibrant full-colour print, foiling, specialist finishes and custom dielines. We simply match those choices with sustainable boards, inks and coatings that work harder for the planet as well as your brand.

What’s the difference between FSC® Recycled and FSC® Mix?

FSC® Recycled means the board is made from reclaimed fibres only (pre- or post-consumer), verified by an independent certification body.

FSC® Mix combines FSC-certified fibre, recycled content and/or controlled wood that avoids unacceptable sources such as illegally logged forests.

We’ll recommend the most suitable grade based on your design, budget and sustainability targets.

Is eco packaging always more expensive?

Not necessarily. Recycled and FSC-certified boards are now widely available, and smart design can often reduce material usage or pack sizes to keep costs competitive. We’ll always give you transparent options so you can see the cost and environmental implications side by side.

Can you help me choose the right eco packaging for my product?

Yes. Share your product type, how it’s shipped, your storage conditions and any certifications you need (vegan, food-safe, etc.). Our team will propose a spec with material, board weight, finish and eco credentials clearly set out.