Custom Eco Friendly Boxes in Uncoated Kraft

What makes a box eco friendly?

There is no single label that makes a box green. What matters is the choices you make when you order it.

A box that is all paper fibre, with no plastic film stuck to it, is simpler for a customer to put out with their card waste. A box that fits closely uses less board and leaves less empty space in a van.

Our photos show the typical look. Plain brown kraft mailers and shipping boxes carry a single ink colour, and one is simply tied with a ribbon.

So rather than a special material, think of it as a set of sensible habits applied to an ordinary cardboard box.

How do eco friendly finishes compare?

Finishes are where many boxes stop being simple paper. The table shows how each option we offer affects that.

None of these is wrong, but if a plain paper box is your aim, the first two rows are the ones to look at.

How do I size an eco friendly box well?

A close fit is the most practical green step you can take. Every centimetre of extra height adds board on four sides and empty air that needs filling.

Measure the product, or the stack of products, at its largest points. Then allow just enough room for it to go in and out comfortably.

Smaller boxes also pack more tightly onto shelves and into delivery vehicles. That means fewer journeys for the same number of orders.

If you post several sizes of order, two or three well chosen boxes usually beat one large box padded with filler. Our guide to cutting UK parcel costs shows how size also changes what you pay to send.

Which board should I choose for an eco box?

Kraft board is the usual choice. It is brown, unbleached in appearance and looks right with simple print.

E flute, about 1.5 mm, suits small mailers and retail packs. B flute, about 3 mm, adds cushioning for heavier goods. Double wall BC, about 7 mm, should only be used when the contents really need it.

Choosing a heavier board than you need adds weight to every parcel. It is worth asking our team which flute your product actually requires.

For retail items that never travel alone, kraft folding board is lighter again. It has no flute at all and folds into a neat carton.

How should an eco box be printed?

One colour on kraft is the classic look, and it uses very little ink. A dark green, black or deep blue reads well on brown board.

Two colour print lets you add an accent without covering the whole box. Full colour is still possible on kraft, but colours appear softer and warmer than on white board.

Inside print is available if you want a message under the lid. Many brands leave the inside bare, which keeps the box simpler.

A small logo and web address on the lid can be enough. Customers often like a box that does not shout.

What can I use instead of plastic fillers?

The aim is to keep the product still with paper-based materials. A good fit does most of that work on its own.

For gaps that remain, card inserts, folded kraft paper or paper shred all keep the parcel paper-based. Our crinkle paper shred for gift boxes is a tidy option for small, light items.

If you need tape, a paper tape matches a kraft box. A folding mailer with locking tabs may not need tape at all.

Light items such as clothing often need nothing extra once the box fits. Fold the garment to the inside size and close the lid.

What should I say about my packaging?

Keep any wording on the box factual and simple. Telling customers the box is cardboard and can go in their card recycling is clear and useful.

Avoid broad words or symbols you cannot prove. We print the text you approve, so check your claims before you sign off the proof.

A short line asking customers to flatten the box before putting it out is helpful. It is a plain instruction rather than a claim.

How are eco friendly boxes priced?

Pricing starts from £0.25 per unit, with your exact cost written into a quote before production. Simple print often keeps the cost down as well.

We do not charge for delivery anywhere in the UK. Any order with misprints, damage or defects, reported with photos inside 10 days, gets a reprint or a refund.