Plastic Free Book Wraps How Businesses Are Going Fully Recyclable

The plastic-free shift

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Standard book wraps are already mostly plastic-free being all-cardboard construction

Plastic tape is the main remaining plastic element easily replaced with paper tape

Consumer demand for recyclable packaging is driving remaining plastic out

Quick answer

Most book wraps are already all-cardboard and plastic-free. The main plastic element to eliminate is tape: switch from plastic packing tape to paper tape or use wraps with built-in peel-and-seal strips. Remove any plastic film or window elements. With water-based inks, PVA adhesive, and paper tape, your book wrap packaging becomes 100% recyclable with zero plastic.

Available options

Most book wraps are already cardboard throughout.

The simplest swap for plastic-free packaging.

No plastic in the printing process.

More eco: recyclability or FSC guide.

Making the switch

Plastic-free checklist0 / 3 checked

Use all-cardboard book wraps (most already are)

Switch from plastic tape to paper tape or peel-and-seal

Ensure any printing uses water-based inks

From ProcuraPack