Is The Paper Tape Recyclable?Updated 2 months ago

We use reinforced gummed paper tape for our parcels, also known as water-activated tape (WAT). Gummed paper tapes are the only tapes available that are 100% recyclable & biodegradable and therefore environmentally-friendly. The adhesive used on our kraft paper tape is a vegetable glue based on potato starch which is completely soluble in water. No solvents are used in its manufacture and the gum breaks down readily in recycling processes. Our reinforced WAT tape has embedded fiberglass strands, making it much more resistant to tearing and better suited to securing our heavier parcels. Ensuring a strong, reliable seal is essential to keep our packages intact during transit. The paper on reinforced WAT is still recyclable, and the fiberglass component is filtered out during the recycling process, therefore making this a much more sustainable option compared to plastic tape.

You can read more on our sustainability here https://www.arkwildlife.co.uk/pages/reduce-reuse-recycle.