Recycled Packaging: What to Confirm

The phrase “recycled packaging” can describe different things, so a useful brief asks for the exact material and evidence behind each claim. Recycled content, recyclability and certification are not interchangeable statements. They can depend on the board grade, the proportion of recycled fibre, print, coatings, adhesives and added components. This guide helps you ask specific questions before approving artwork or describing a pack to customers.

Separate recycled content from recyclability

If recycled content matters to your project, ask what percentage is proposed, how it is measured and which component it applies to. Request supporting documents for any certification or percentage you plan to publish. Do not infer the content of the complete box from a material name or from a photograph; the approved specification should identify the relevant board and any other components.

A recyclability statement is a separate question. Print, lamination, coatings, windows, labels, adhesives and inserts may affect how a finished pack can be handled at end of life. Ask for guidance on the exact combination proposed and check how it aligns with collection rules in the places where your customers live. Avoid using a broad environmental claim where the specification only supports a narrower one.

Review the complete pack and its use

Start with product dimensions, quantity and the job the pack must do. The team can review which board and structures are available for that product, then confirm how the selected construction, print and finishes affect the claims you want to make. If a box includes an insert or a window, list each item so the discussion covers the full pack rather than only its outer sleeve.

Keep evidence with the artwork and product records. A clear file should identify the approved wording, material details and any supporting documentation. If the wording changes between product variants, check that the evidence applies to every version before printing. This makes product pages, packaging copy and customer information easier to keep consistent.

Request a quote with evidence in mind

The published minimum order is 100 boxes per size and design. Share the quantity, dimensions, print coverage and desired environmental statement when requesting a quote, and ask what evidence can be provided for that specific specification. The page does not certify any material or promise that every finish is recyclable.

Have the team confirm production timing and delivery charges for the agreed specification and destination. Confirm the final board, finishes and approved wording in writing. If a claim is important to your business, make the evidence review part of the proof approval rather than adding it after the order is placed.

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