Eco Packaging Info

Here at Grumpy Nook, we are always trying to make out company as green as possible. We do not and cannot claim that we are 100% plastic free, and heres why:

99% of our packaging is paper based. We use cardboard pip boxes and envelopes, paper inserts, paper stickers, water activated tape and so on. 

What isn't green? 
Some products are produced by our manufacturers which ship out in plastic - such as enamal pins, some of our older washi tapes (all new ones have gone plastic free!) and acrylic products.

For enamel pins - all plastic is reused in customer orders with the pin
For Acrylics - there will be a clear protective film on your product that needs to be removed after (since acrylic scratches very easily, its there to protect it in shipment)

Washi tapes - older washi tapes have a plastic layer around the outside for branding purposes mainly. All of our newer washis will not have this. 

Re-use what could be waste
We love to reuse when we can, without compromising the aesthetic to our brand. And so when you make an order, the backing of your shipping label is put through a shredder to later use as extra protection is fragile orders. The label backings make a great filling and so substitutes the need for bubble wrap, packaging peanuts or even the need to buy packaging paper on a roll. 

Sales and Clearance Orders
Sometimes, sales and clearance orders are so large and heavy, that bubble wrap is a must. At the time of writing this, we are still going through a roll of bubble wrap that was donated to us 5 years ago by another company. 

Bubble envelopes
If you order one product on its own - eg a washi tape, or small enamel pin - there is the chance it will be sent out in recycled bubble envelopes. Again these are something we've had for 6 years and very rarely use. 

Do you have the option to request a plastic free order regardless of whats highlighted above?
Yes! Simply add a message at checkout and we will do all we can to make sure your order is 100% plastic free. This may sometimes mean reusing older packaging we have collected from other businesses.

Not found the answer to your query on our packaging? Drop us a message!