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The guide to Printed Recycled Bags

Branded Carrier Bags Made From Recycled Materials

With plastic waste becoming a real problem across the world, it’s becoming ever-more important to transition to plastic-free and recycled packaging. Avoidance of single-use waste is of huge importance, both to reduce landfill usage and waste going into the natural environment. At Carrierbags.co.uk, we do our best to make sure that our bags, across all ranges, are made from recycled materials, ensuring that we are able to re-circulate waste and avoid single-use materials. See below our range of bags made from recycled materials.

Printed Polythene Bags
Our polythene bags contain 30% recycled polythene on orders above 5000, and polythene carrier bags can be recycled at local supermarkets and recycling points, allowing for the materials to be used again.

Printed Polythene Bags

Our polythene bags contain 30% recycled polythene on orders above 5000, and polythene carrier bags can be recycled at local supermarkets and recycling points, allowing for the materials to be used again.

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Printed Paper Bags
Our paper bags can be made from 100% recycled materials for orders above 10,000 bags. All our paper bags are completely recyclable.

Printed Paper Bags

Our paper bags can be made from 100% recycled materials for orders above 10,000 bags. All our paper bags are completely recyclable.

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Printed Fabric Bags
Depending on the bag you desire, we may be able to source your fabric bags to be made with recycled materials, and we can even have these made with organic and fairtrade materials too.

Printed Fabric Bags

Depending on the bag you desire, we may be able to source your fabric bags to be made with recycled materials, and we can even have these made with organic and fairtrade materials too.

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Printed Plastic-Free Bags

Potato Starch Bags
Potato starch bags made from natural and renewable materials meaning they’re not only recycled, but they’re completely sustainable. They’re also eco-friendly to dispose of – this prevents bags being taken to landfill where they’ll take years to decompose and replaces them with bags that will disintegrate down to water, CO2 and biomass in under 3 months.

Potato Starch Bags

Potato starch bags made from natural and renewable materials meaning they’re not only recycled, but they’re completely sustainable. They’re also eco-friendly to dispose of – this prevents bags being taken to landfill where they’ll take years to decompose and replaces them with bags that will disintegrate down to water, CO2 and biomass in under 3 months.

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Sugar Cane Bags
Our sugar cane bags are made from sugar cane waste and turned into a polymer. This means they’re entirely as strong and effective as a polythene bag with the bonus of being made from natural, sustainable materials, carbon neutral, fully recyclable and tax exempt.

Sugar Cane Bags

Our sugar cane bags are made from sugar cane waste and turned into a polymer. This means they’re entirely as strong and effective as a polythene bag with the bonus of being made from natural, sustainable materials, carbon neutral, fully recyclable and tax exempt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are recycled bags better for the environment than regular bags?

Yes, recycled bags are made from previously recycled waste, which prevents waste going to landfill. Bags made from scratch require raw materials to be extracted from the environment, (for instance trees and water for paper bags) which is much less eco-friendly than repurposing existing materials.

What is the difference between recycled and biodegradable bags?

A recycled bag is made from materials that were previously used for something else. A biodegradable bag is made from natural materials, often waste product or natural fibres, that are then turned into a bag that when disposed of, will disintegrate into natural matter.

Can I customize printed recycled bags with my logo?

Yes, any of our recycled bag options can be printed with your logo, branding and messaging.

How durable are recycled paper and plastic bags?

Recycled paper bags and plastic bags are very durable and made to the same standard and quality as bags made from fresh materials.

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