



Eco foil, also known as eco-friendly foil or sustainable foil, refers to a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional foil used in various applications, including greeting cards.
Traditional foil is typically made from metallic materials, such as aluminium, and often involves resource-intensive and environmentally harmful processes.
Eco foil, on the other hand, is produced using sustainable materials or methods that have a reduced impact on the environment.
However, there remains a misconception that items that have had foil applied cannot enter the recycling stream. However, paper or board with foil applied to it can be re-pulped and therefore recycled. Similarly, paper or board with foil applied can be composted under commercial conditions.
As sustainability becomes a priority for businesses and consumers alike, packaging has come under increasing scrutiny. Traditional packaging methods can generate significant waste and contribute to environmental challenges, making it essential for organisations to rethink their approach. Sustainable packaging printing offers a practical solution, helping businesses reduce their environmental impact while meeting growing customer expectations for eco-friendly products and practices.
Any business, no matter the size, has a responsibility to find the right packaging for its products. With a strong customer-driven focus to move away from plastics, excess packaging and costly materials, eco-friendly packaging is rightly becoming the packaging of choice.
Leading the way on adopting eco-packaging are the small businesses, and we are here to help make that process as easy as possible. Supporting small businesses with eco-friendly packaging helps strengthen local communities while reducing environmental impact through more sustainable packaging choices.