Sustainability in Every Shipment: How Sackmaker Reduces Packaging Waste

30% Recycled, 100% Recyclable

All our delivery packaging is designed to align with our environmental goals. We use:

• 30% recycled content in our pallet covers, boxes, and wrap to comply with the UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)
• 100% recyclable materials, including PP pallet covers, cardboard boxes, and strapping
• Widely recyclable polypropylene fabric for our pallet protection, one of the most sustainable plastics in circulation
  

This helps both us and our customers reduce reliance on virgin materials, lower emissions, and minimise waste going to landfill.

Less Packaging, Smarter Packing

We also believe in using as little packaging as possible, without compromising on the safety of your goods. Our team carefully optimises every shipment to:

• Reduce packaging volume
• Maximise load efficiency
• Minimise packaging waste for you, the customer

This means fewer boxes, less wrap, and less packaging for your team to handle and recycle, without risking product damage or delivery issues.

Strong, Reusable, and Sustainable Components

We carefully choose materials that can be reused or easily recycled:

• Second-hand wooden pallets are reused wherever possible, helping extend the life of timber products
• Our high-strength tensile strapping is 100% recyclable and designed to secure loads without excess use
• Heavy-duty pallet covers are waterproof, reusable, and made from 30% recycled PP fabric
• Smaller parcels are shipped in 60% recycled cardboard boxes, sealed using starch-based gummed paper tape—fully biodegradable and plastic-free

This means you get secure, professional packaging with a low environmental footprint.

Going Digital to Cut Paper Waste

Wherever possible, Sackmaker has moved to digital documentation to reduce unnecessary printing. We now:

• Email delivery notes, invoices, and order confirmations
• Digitally store and share certification, printing proofs, and technical data
• Limit physical paperwork to only what's legally required or customer-requested
  

This saves not only paper and ink, but also the energy and emissions associated with producing and transporting printed documents.