Collection: Recycled & Eco Envelopes

Recycled and eco envelopes are made from post-consumer or post-industrial recycled paper content, reducing the demand for virgin fibre in envelope manufacture. The range covers over 20 products across over 40 sizes at 50–190gsm paper weights — providing a sustainable alternative to standard white or manilla envelopes across all major formats.

Recycled envelopes perform identically to standard envelopes for printing, franking, gumming and peel & seal closure. Many carry FSC certification, confirming that the virgin fibre content (where present) originates from responsibly managed forests.

Benefits of Recycled & Eco Envelopes

• Recycled paper content — post-consumer or post-industrial recycled fibre reduces virgin material demand.
• FSC certified options — confirming responsible sourcing of any virgin fibre content.
• Fully recyclable — kerbside recyclable through standard paper and card collection.
• Same performance — equivalent printing, franking and closure performance to standard envelopes.
• over 40 sizes — covering all standard postal formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are recycled envelopes kerbside recyclable after use?
Yes — recycled paper envelopes are fully recyclable through standard kerbside paper and card collection. Remove any plastic windows (where present) before recycling — glassine and paper windows are acceptable but polypropylene window film should be removed. Peel & seal closure adhesive does not affect recyclability in most recycling streams.

What is FSC certification on envelopes?
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification confirms that the paper used in an envelope comes from responsibly managed forests meeting environmental and social standards. An FSC-certified envelope has a traceable supply chain from forest to finished product. For businesses with sustainability or procurement requirements, FSC certification provides a verifiable eco claim.

Are recycled envelopes suitable for printing and franking?
Yes — recycled envelopes accept inkjet and laser address printing, and are fully compatible with standard franking machines. Recycled paper may have a slightly different surface texture to virgin paper but this does not affect print quality at standard envelope paper weights (80–120gsm).