Recyclable Packaging
Packaging products that are recyclable in most kerbside recycling schemes in the UK.
Our range of packaging products that are recyclable in most kerbside recycling schemes in the UK.
We know how much noise there is around eco-friendly packaging. Every supplier seems to claim their products are sustainable, but the detail is often buried in small print. At Datec, we're straightforward about what our recyclable packaging range actually is: products that are accepted by most UK kerbside recycling collections — not just technically recyclable under specific industrial conditions most people will never use.
Our range covers the everyday packaging needs of eCommerce businesses, fulfilment operations, manufacturers, and distributors. If you're looking to reduce your plastic use, cut your waste footprint, or respond to customer demand for greener packaging, we can help you find practical, workable solutions — not just a badge on a box.
Genuine Kerbside-Recyclable Packaging — Not Just Greenwashing
We know how much noise there is around eco-friendly packaging. Every supplier seems to claim their products are sustainable, but the detail is often buried in small print. At Datec, we're straightforward about what our recyclable packaging range actually is: products that are accepted by most UK kerbside recycling collections — not just technically recyclable under specific industrial conditions most people will never use.
Our range covers the everyday packaging needs of eCommerce businesses, fulfilment operations, manufacturers, and distributors. If you're looking to reduce your plastic use, cut your waste footprint, or respond to customer demand for greener packaging, we can help you find practical, workable solutions — not just a badge on a box.
What's in Our Recyclable Packaging Range?
Paper Mailing Bags
Our paper mailing bags are one of the most popular plastic-free alternatives for eCommerce businesses. Made from kraft paper, they're accepted in standard kerbside paper and card recycling collections, compostable in home compost bins, and available in plain or custom printed versions.
They work well for fashion, gifts, books, stationery, and any non-fragile product. Available in a range of sizes with peel-and-seal closures for fast packing.
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Recyclable Cardboard Boxes
Corrugated cardboard is one of the most recycled materials in the UK — the vast majority of UK kerbside collections accept it. Our range of single and double wall cardboard boxes covers standard postal sizes through to large transit boxes, with a wide range of dimensions available from stock.
All our cardboard boxes are FSC certified and sourced from responsibly managed forests. If you need a bespoke size or printed box, we can help with that too.
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Paper Packing Tape
Plastic packing tape is one of the most common contaminants in cardboard recycling. When a cardboard box is taped with standard polypropylene tape, the tape needs to be removed before the box can be cleanly recycled — and most people don't bother.
Our gummed paper tape solves this entirely. It bonds to the cardboard fibres, so both the box and the tape go into the recycling together with no separation needed. It's also significantly stronger than standard tape once set, making it a practical upgrade as well as a sustainable one.
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Paper Bubble Wrap — eComWrap
Our eComWrap paper bubble wrap is a direct replacement for traditional plastic bubble wrap. It provides comparable cushioning protection and is fully kerbside recyclable alongside cardboard and paper. It's available in rolls and can be used in all the same situations as plastic bubble wrap — wrapping fragile items, lining boxes, and protecting products in transit.
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Paper Void Fill
Paper void fill is a clean, kerbside-recyclable alternative to polystyrene chips and plastic air pillows. We stock both manual crumple paper void fill and machine-fed systems depending on your volume. Paper void fill is accepted in standard kerbside paper and card collections and is a much easier sell to your customers than plastic alternatives.
Plastic Free Padded Bags (Paper Jiffy Bags)
Our plastic-free padded bags replace traditional bubble-lined plastic mailers with a paper outer and paper cushioning inner. They're suitable for books, electronics, cosmetics, and any product that needs a little extra protection but doesn't require a full box. Kerbside recyclable and home compostable.
Recyclable Poly Mailers and Poly Bags
Not all plastic packaging is equal. Where plastic is the right solution for your product — for example, clothing or textiles that benefit from a waterproof outer — our recyclable poly mailers and polythene bags are made from LDPE (type 4 plastic), which is widely recyclable at supermarket soft plastic collection points across the UK.
These are a responsible plastic option where paper genuinely isn't suitable for the product, rather than a greenwashing alternative.
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Recyclable Pallet Wrap
Our pallet stretch films are manufactured from LLDPE and are technically recyclable through specialist plastic film recycling streams. We also stock pre-stretched pallet wrap which uses significantly less plastic per pallet than standard stretch film, reducing your overall plastic consumption at the despatch stage.
Not Sure Where to Start With Eco Packaging?
Switching to more sustainable packaging doesn't have to mean a complete overhaul overnight. Most of our customers start with one or two changes — swapping plastic tape for paper tape, or replacing bubble wrap with eComWrap — and build from there.
Our team are happy to talk through your current packaging setup and suggest realistic, cost-effective changes that reduce your plastic use without disrupting your packing operation. We can also provide samples of any product in the range before you commit to an order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It means the packaging is accepted in standard UK household and business kerbside recycling collections — the ones where you put your bin or box out for collection. This is different from "technically recyclable" products that can only be processed at specialist facilities most people can't easily access. All the products in our kerbside recyclable range are accepted in standard paper, card, or soft plastic collections.
Not necessarily. Paper is kerbside recyclable and widely accepted, but it's heavier than plastic, which means higher shipping emissions per parcel. For lightweight items like clothing, a recyclable poly mailer can actually have a lower carbon footprint per delivery than a paper equivalent. The right choice depends on your product, your customer base, and your priorities. Our team can help you think through the options.
Yes. Our paper mailing bags, cardboard postal boxes, and packing tape are all available in custom printed versions. Minimum order quantities apply — get in touch for a quote and we'll talk through the options.
Yes. Our core recyclable packaging range — including paper mailers, cardboard boxes, paper tape, eComWrap, and paper void fill — is held in stock at our Coventry warehouse and available for next day delivery across the UK.
Yes. We regularly work with businesses to audit their current packaging and identify practical opportunities to switch to recyclable or plastic-free alternatives. Get in touch and we'll arrange a conversation with one of our packaging specialists.