As you can see, you can easily switch to a plastic-free tape and improve your business sustainability – but make sure you choose the most appropriate one for your needs.

Having knowledge of the different types of plastic is critical to understanding the complexity of recycling, upcycling and the health factors associated with plastic. But the key word there is “complexity.” It’s a huge topic, so this article is just a starting point, meant to be a basic introduction for those that have little to no knowledge, not a comprehensive look for those already in the know.Examples: Plumbing pipes, credit cards, human and pet toys, rain gutters, teething rings, IV fluid bags and medical tubing and oxygen masks. 4) Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) What recycled plastic is has been updated. The sections on pre-consumer plastic, post-consumer plastic and reprocessing plastic have been amended for clarity. Examples have been added to the reprocessing plastic section. However, it’s understandable that many people make the assumption that it’s one material, all the same from top to bottom. In fact, there are hundreds of types of plastic (also called polymers), but only a handful that we interact with on a regular basis.

Post-consumer plastic is plastic that’s generated by the end user of the product when it can no longer be used for its intended purpose. Treehugger is committed to helping our readers reduce the environmental impact of their day-to-day lives. To build this list, we extensively researched materials and certifications for find the most sustainable tapes on the market. Paper tape is a much more eco-friendly alternative to conventional tape, which is made from plastic. Hand applied: although vinyl tape is strong, it can still easily be applied and torn by hand as well as by using a tape dispenser.

Speeding up the process

You will find paper tapes used for purposes such as picture framing, both traditional (using gummed) and modern (using pressure sensitive). One of our art gallery customers uses it both for its aesthetic qualities as well as its green credentials which means they get the best of both worlds. The adhesive is generally permanent and this makes the distinction from paper masking tape. Want to put an original illustration or painting on tape? Or maybe a logo, favorite design, or quote? You can do so with noissue Tape. Simply upload your design, choose the size of tape you want and a base color, then wait for your custom tape to arrive. The main downside is that the upfront cost is high, but if you buy in bulk, the per roll cost comes down.