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The widest range of protective case options from an independent UK supplier.

Market leading ESD safe packaging for any static sensitive products and components.

Huge range of options and impartial advice on genuinely sustainable packaging for your business.

Biodegradable packaging

Custom compostable and biodegradable boxes

With the ever-increasing need to protect the environment and satisfy your customers, you are likely to have considered switching to biodegradable packaging.

Biodegradable packaging naturally decomposes and disintegrates. Microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi break down the materials used to manufacture it. The most commonly used forms of biodegradable packaging are cardboard and other paper-based products.

At GWP, we can help your business switch from or avoid difficult-to-recycle, non-biodegradable plastics and materials. A design and engineering team can substitute materials, suggest alternatives, and create custom biodegradable packaging that does not compromise performance or appearance.

Biodegradable packaging with fruit and vegetables inside

Biodegradable boxes

A range of biodegradable boxes for postal applications.

Postal book wraps

Postal book wraps

Custom sizes
Up to 3 colour print

Large letter boxes

Large letter boxes

Custom sizes
Various print options

Small parcel boxes (PIP)

Small parcel boxes

Custom sizes
Various print options

Medium parcel boxes

Medium parcel boxes

Custom sizes
Various print options

Large parcel boxes

Large parcel boxes

Custom sizes
Various print options

Integral fittings

Custom fittings

Custom sizes
Up to 3 colour print

Paper void fill packaging inside an outer corrugated container

Paper void-fill packaging

Self fill
Various paper options

Biodegradable eCommerce packaging

Custom biodegradable packaging for eCommerce that will delight eco-conscious consumers.

Pizza style boxes

Pizza style boxes

Custom sizes
Full colour print

Subscription box packaging

Subscription boxes

Custom sizes
Various print options

Unboxing packaging (ecommerce)

eCommerce unboxing

Custom sizes
Various print options

Custom ecommerce packaging

Custom eCommerce boxes

Custom sizes
Various print options

Biodegradable cardboard packaging

Source bespoke biodegradable cardboard packaging for transit and industrial use.

An 0201 style corrugated cardboard case with taped closure

Corrugated cases (0201s)

Custom sizes
Up to 3 colour print

Half euro pallet boxes

Pallet boxes

Custom sizes
Multiple material options

Open die cut transit packaging box with single colour print

Die-cut boxes

Custom sizes
Up to 3 colour print

Empty 5 panel cardboard wrap

5 panel wraparounds

Custom sizes
Various print options

Crash lock boxes

Crash lock boxes

Custom sizes
Rapid assembly

A flat box layout from the FEFCO cartons catalogue

FEFCO style boxes

Custom sizes
Huge range of designs

FSC cardboard produce trays

Cardboard trays

Custom sizes
Various print options

Single walled cardboard box

Single wall boxes

Custom sizes
Various print options

Double wall cardboard boxes

Double wall boxes

Custom sizes
Various print options

Pallet optimised boxes

Pallet optimised boxes

Custom sizes
Efficient transit

BDCM box

BDCM boxes

4 x sizes
Retail industry standard

FSC Cardboard box dividers

Cardboard box dividers

Custom sizes
Adjustable cell sizes

Tri-Mite boxes

Heavy duty packaging

Custom sizes
Multiple material options

Corstat chip box containing a small PCB

Corstat ESD safe packaging

Stock/bespoke
1000+ options

Retail and POS

Biodegradable retail packaging and point-of-sale stands that capture attention in store.

Branded boxes

Branded boxes

Custom sizes
1 – 3 colour print

Shelf ready packaging

Shelf ready packs (SRP)

Custom sizes
Tear-off opening

FSC Printed packaging

Printed retail packs

Custom sizes
Full colour print

A freestanding, printed point of sale display stand

Free standing displays

Custom sizes
Supplied flat

Cardboard counter display units

Counter display units

Custom sizes
Various print options

Cardboard dump bins

Cardboard dump bins

Custom sizes
Various designs

Biodegradable timber packaging

A wide selection of timber crates and cases to replace plastic shipping boxes.

Plywood case

Plywood cases (ply-batten cases)

Custom sizes
Various options

Large wooden storage containers

Large wooden storage containers

Custom sizes
Various options

Hinged wooden packing box

Hinged wooden packing boxes

Custom sizes
Various options

Softwood crate

Softwood crates

Custom sizes
Various options

Painted timber case

Painted timber cases

Custom sizes
Various options

OSB cases

OSB cases

Custom sizes
Various options

Custom pallet collar

Pallet collars

Standard/custom sizes
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Custom size pallets

Bespoke pallets

Custom sizes
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Timber frame wraps

Timber frame wrap

Custom sizes
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Specialist products

A range of specialist packaging products manufactured using biodegradable materials.

Corrugated cardboard spools

Cardboard spools

Custom sizes
Wood/plastic replacement

FSC cardboard recycling bin

Recycling bins

Custom sizes
For schools/offices

A semi-open front cardboard picking bin

Picking bins

Custom sizes
Warehouse storage

Archive Boxes

Archive boxes

Custom/stock
Trade supply

A custom anti static packaging box and internal fitting

Anti-static packaging

Stock range
500+ Options

Liquiguard waterproof cardboard coating

Specialist coatings

5 x options
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Biodegradable packaging FAQs

What types of packaging are biodegradable?

The most widely used form of biodegradable packaging is corrugated cardboard and other paper-based products. However, packaging made from hemp, cellulose and even seaweed is biodegradable (and increasingly popular).

Is biodegradable packaging eco-friendly?

Biodegradable packaging is more environmentally friendly than plastics and other materials that do not biodegrade. Besides decomposing naturally, it uses less energy during manufacture, generates less CO2, and is typically non-toxic. Biodegradable packaging is also easier to recycle.

Is it possible to get biodegradable plastic packaging?

Several bio-based plastics, which use plant-based materials in their manufacture, are now available. These biodegrade but can still impact sustainability due to the resources required to farm them, for example.

Can biodegradable packaging be recycled?

It is possible to recycle nearly all biodegradable packaging. An exception is some bio-based plastics, which, whilst technically recyclable, are treated as an impurity during the recycling process for conventional plastics.

What does biodegradable actually mean?

Biodegradable effectively means that the material used to make the packaging will naturally break down. However, this definition does not consider the differing amounts of time this can take. For example, corrugated cardboard degrades relatively quickly, whilst a timber crate or pallet can take many years.

Should I always use biodegradable packaging?

Using biodegradable packaging, where possible, helps minimise the environmental impact of your business. However, there are some applications where biodegradable packaging can lead to increased spoilage and waste (e.g. some food packaging) or increased energy and resource use. There are scenarios where reusable plastic-based packaging can have a lesser overall impact.

Biodegradable packaging suppliers

At GWP Group, we have a long history of designing and manufacturing biodegradable packaging. Our expertise includes eCommerce, retail, transit, and industrial packaging, as well as several specialist products such as spools and pallets.

We primarily supply bespoke corrugated cardboard packaging and have an extensive track record of helping businesses like yours eliminate plastics and other harmful materials from their packaging.

We can also supply timber packaging that is recyclable, reusable, and biodegradable.

Taking a holistic view of eco-packaging

Uniquely, we can offer a range of reusable plastic packaging alongside the more traditional eco-friendly packaging. This approach may seem counterintuitive. Yet it is surprising how a holistic view of your packaging and operations can often reveal that a reusable solution can result in less material use and minimised emissions.

It does mean that you can rely on our experts to provide genuinely impartial advice on the best option for your business – considering sustainability, costs and performance.

Alongside this, we have and continue to take significant strides in reducing the environmental impact of the packaging we supply and our wider business.

As such, if you want to drive improvements in your packaging and its sustainability, please get in touch. A team of packaging experts are happy to advise on the most suitable biodegradable packaging (or alternative eco-friendly packaging) for your specific application.

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