At Stampit, we believe that small changes can make a big impact. As a company that provides personalised stamps, we understand the importance of sustainability. That’s why we have taken conscious steps towards eco-friendly packaging to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a greener planet. We thought we would give you a rundown on how we are doing to our bit for the planet.
Our Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
In the e-commerce industry, packaging waste is a growing concern. There’s been a huge focus on sustainability and cost reductions across the industry as it generates millions of tonnes of waste and 8 times more than offline purchasing. From excessive plastic wrapping to non-recyclable materials, the environmental impact of packaging is significant.
On a positive note, Amazon made the switch to fully recyclable packaging in Europe back in 2023, as the biggest fish in the pond this move has saved 1 billion single-use plastic delivery bags. From our humble beginnings, we have always tried to adopted a minimal-waste, plastic-free packaging approach, ensuring that our packaging materials align with our sustainability goals.
Here’s how we are making a difference:
1. 100% Recyclable Brown Paper Boxes
Unlike many companies that use plastic, bubble wrap padded envelopes or coated packaging, we only use brown paper boxes that are 100% recyclable and biodegradable. No bubble wrap for us either, to ensure our stamps make their way to you safely we secure them with honeycomb paper wrap. These sustainable packaging solutions protect your custom stamps while ensuring that no unnecessary waste ends up in landfills.
2. No Sellotape – Just Brown Paper Tape
Traditional plastic-based Sellotape contributes to plastic pollution and is not always recyclable. Instead, we have made the switch to brown paper tape, which is fully recyclable. This small change ensures that our eco-friendly packaging supplies remain entirely plastic-free. We think this tape, coupled with our logo stamped on the box highlights what is important to us.
3. Zero Excess Packaging
We avoid unnecessary fillers, plastic wrapping, or excessive materials in our parcels, that’s why we use honeycomb paper in our packaging. Our goal is to ensure that your order arrives safely without contributing to excess waste, supporting a sustainable business model.
4. Encouraging Reusability & Recycling
We encourage our customers to reuse and recycle packaging wherever possible. Whether they’ve found another use for it in their home or are putting it in their recycling bin, it all makes a difference!
5) Made & Shipped from the UK – Reducing Carbon Footprint
All of our oak stamps are proudly made and shipped from the UK. Unlike many suppliers who import from overseas, our local production ensures minimal transportation emissions and no unnecessary pollution from long-haul shipping. This means you know exactly where your stamps come from, supporting British manufacturing while reducing environmental impact.
The main brand we stock for our self-inking stamps, ink pads and embossers are Trodat who have a climate-compensated core range which has been awarded the Blue Angel and the Austrian Eco-Label. Both of these awards are internationally recognised environmental seals of quality, awarded to products that have been thoroughly tested to guarantee they meet the highest ecological standards. In addition, Trodat offset unavoidable green house gases through climate protection projects which you can read about here.
Why Eco-Friendly Packaging Matters
Sustainable packaging practices help reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and decrease reliance on non-renewable materials. By choosing Stampit you are supporting a business that prioritises green packaging solutions and works towards a cleaner, greener future.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We invite our customers to be a part of this eco-friendly movement. Every order placed with Stampit contributes to reducing packaging waste and promoting sustainable business practices.
Thank you for choosing a greener way to shop!
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