Top 6 Recycled Card, Paper & Envelopes
Posted by Sophie on 21st Sep 2020
Recycled Favourites
In celebration of Recycle Week 2020, we're sharing our top recycled picks!
Our dedicated recycled categories have always been used for featuring our recycled ranges that look recycled (think card with visible recycled content and the ever-popular kraft card!) however, some of our other card, paper and envelopes are also made with recycled content. You can always find this information in each individual product description and on our environmental information page!
1. Barely Blush
Recycled content: 100%
No need to choose between recycled or trendy colours, this popular cool pink shade is actually made from 100% recycled post-industrial fibres.
Available in -
Paper (125gsm): A4
2. White Grain
Recycled content: 50 - 70%
This beautiful card is made with 50-70% recycled spent brewers grain, a byproduct of brewery's which gives this card an earthy and authentic feel.The spent grain is visible as densely packed small specks throguhout each and every sheet.
Available in -
Card Sheets (250gsm): A4 | A5 | A6
Card Blanks (250gsm) with Kraft Envelopes: A5 | 5 x 7 | A6 | A7 | Large Square
Card Blanks (250gsm): A5 | 5 x 7 | A6 | Large Square
3. Eco-Fleck, Aged White
Recycled content: 40%
A soft, off-white shade, Eco-Fleck is a more subtle recycled choice. With smatterings of fibres dispersed throughout the card, each sheet is perfectly unique and individual.
Available in -
Card Sheets(250gsm): A4 | A5 | A6
Card Blanks (250gsm) with Kraft Envelopes: A5 | 5 x 7 | A6 | A7 | Large Square
Card Blanks (250gsm): A5 | 5 x 7 | A6 | Large Square
Paper (150gsm): A4
4. Rose Gold Matte
Recycled Content: 80%
Made up of 80% recycled fibres, Rose Gold Matte is a warm and sophisticated shade, ideal for those wanting to incorporate pink while steering away from the popular blush and dusky tones.
Available in -
Card Sheets (240gsm): A4 | A5 | A6
Card Blanks (240gsm) with Envelopes: A5 | A6 | A7 | Large Square
Card Blanks (240gsm): A5 | 5 x 7 | A6
Paper (110gsm): A4
Envelopes: C5 | C6 | C7 | 155mm Square
5. Kraft
Recycled Content: 100%
There was no way kraft wasn't getting a mention; this earthy brown card has been everywhere for the past few years, from wedding invites to greetings cards and is still going strong! Made from post consumer waste, this firm favourite adds a natural, rustic touch to projects, particularly when paired with
hessian string or fine twine.
Available in -
Card Sheets (270gsm): A4 | A5 | A6
Card Blanks (270gsm) with Envelopes: A5 | 5 x 7 | A6 | A7 | Large Square | Small Square | DL
Card Blanks(270gsm): A5 | 5 x 7 | A6 | Large Square
Envelopes: C5 | 5 x 7 | C6 | C7 | 155mm Square | 130mm Square | DL
6. Ivory Fleck
Recycled content: 80%
While similar to Eco-Fleck, Aged White, Ivory Fleck isn't as subtle and flecks and fibres throughout this paper are more pronounced and less sparse. With the placement of visible fibres varying, no two sheets or envelopes are alike.
Available in -
Card Sheets (260gsm): A4 | A5 | A6
Card Blanks (260gsm) with Kraft Envelopes: A5 | 5 x 7 | A6 | A7 | Large Square
Card Blanks (260gsm): A5 | 5 x 7 | A6 | Large Square
Paper (140gsm): A4
Envelopes: C5 | 5 x 7 | C6 | C7