Printing on Recycled Paper
At PrintTogether, recycled paper isn't just another option, it's what our business was built around. Since 2006, we've made high-quality recycled printing the foundation of what we do.
Today, the majority of our products are still printed on recycled paper, including stocks made from 100% post-consumer waste. We carefully select our papers for their environmental credentials, print quality and affordability.
We've also introduced a small range of responsibly sourced, non-recycled papers for specific applications. This includes Supreme Uncoated, an FSC Mix-certified paper that provides a more economical option for larger print runs, including booklets, notebooks and notepads.
Our priority remains the same: to make printing on recycled paper affordable, accessible and the preferred choice wherever possible.
Why choose recycled paper?
Producing paper requires natural resources, including trees, water and energy. By choosing recycled paper, we can reduce demand for virgin wood fibre, keep valuable materials in circulation and reduce waste.
Modern recycled papers have come a long way. Many now offer the same brightness, smoothness and excellent print quality as papers made from virgin fibre, making them suitable for everything from business cards and stationery to booklets, packaging and promotional materials.
We believe using resources that already exist is one of the most effective ways to reduce the environmental impact of printing.
View our recycled paper printing prices online.
What about paper from sustainably managed forests?
While recycled paper remains our first preference, paper sourced through responsible forest management can also play an important role.
For selected larger print runs, we've introduced Supreme Uncoated, an FSC Mix-certified paper. FSC Mix certification means the paper is produced using materials from FSC-certified forests, recycled sources and/or FSC-controlled sources.
Supreme Uncoated provides a quality, cost-effective alternative for certain products, particularly where the quantity required makes paper costs a significant consideration.
By offering both recycled and certified forest-sourced paper options, we aim to help our customers make informed decisions based on environmental considerations, print quality and budget.
Understanding recycled paper
Post-consumer recycled paperMade using paper that has already been used by consumers or businesses, collected and processed into new paper. This is our preferred source of recycled fibre.
Pre-consumer recycled paper
Made using paper waste recovered during manufacturing or printing, such as offcuts and unused printed sheets.
Mill broke
Paper waste generated within a paper mill and returned directly to the production process. This is generally not counted as recycled content.
Alternative fibres
Does recycled paper use more resources to produce?
Generally, no. Manufacturing recycled paper typically requires less energy than producing paper from virgin wood fibre because much of the initial processing has already taken place.
The exact environmental benefits vary depending on the paper mill, manufacturing methods and energy sources used. However, recycling also helps reduce the amount of usable material sent to landfill and the demand for new wood fibre.
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ABOUT THE RECYCLED PAPERS WE USE:
We carefully select our house stocks for their quality, environmental credentials and suitability for printing. Most are made from recycled fibre, with a preference for high levels of post-consumer recycled content.
By purchasing our standard papers in bulk, we're able to offer competitive prices and make recycled printing more accessible.
Below are our main recycled paper stocks, along with some carefully selected certified forest-sourced alternatives.
EcoStar - white uncoated
100% post-consumer recycled
FEcoStar is our premium white uncoated recycled paper. With its smooth surface, bright white appearance and excellent print quality, it's a great example of how good recycled paper can look and feel.
Ideal for stationery, flyers, brochures, booklets and cards.
Weights and related products:
100gsm — Letterheads, compliment slips and wrapping paper
120gsm — Flyers, posters, brochures and booklet text pages
300gsm — Gift cards and booklet covers
350gsm — Business cards, postcards, swing tags and bookmarks
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EcoStar - white silk coated
100% post-consumer recycled
For customers looking for a smoother, silk-coated finish, EcoStar Silk offers excellent colour reproduction on fully recycled paper. Its subtle sheen helps images and colours stand out, making it particularly suitable for photographic and image-rich printing.
Weights and related products:
150gsm — Flyers, posters, brochures and booklet text pages
350gsm — Gift cards and booklet covers
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Envirocare - Off-white uncoated
100% recycled — 75% post-consumer and 25% pre-consumer fibreEnvirocare has a softer, natural off-white appearance and an understated finish. A lovely option for projects where a warmer, more organic look is preferred.
Weights and related products:
150gsm — Booklet text pages
300gsm — Gift cards and booklet covers
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Kraft - raw brown boxboard
100% post-consumer recycledOur recycled Kraft board has a natural brown colour and an earthy, understated character. Its raw appearance makes it especially popular with artists, makers and businesses looking for a more natural aesthetic.
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Our Certified Forest-Sourced Papers
These papers are offered for specific printing requirements where recycled stocks may not be the most practical or economical option.
Supreme Uncoated — White Uncoated
FSC Mix-certified — responsibly sourced paper
Supreme Uncoated is a high-quality, bright white paper with a smooth, natural uncoated finish. Its FSC Mix certification supports responsible sourcing of paper fibre.
We've introduced Supreme Uncoated as a more affordable alternative for selected larger print runs, particularly for booklets, notebooks and notepads.
It offers excellent print quality and a clean, professional finish while helping keep larger printing projects within budget.
Weights and related products:
300gsm & 120gsm — Booklets, notebooks and calendars.
100gsm —Notepads
Kingdom Laid — Textured Off-White
Certified forest-sourced paper
Kingdom Laid is a luxurious off-white paper with a distinctive traditional laid texture. It's ideal for invitations, special events and premium stationery where a more tactile finish is desired.
Weights and related products:
300gsm — Special event cards and greeting cards
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Adhesive labels / stickers
Certified forest-sourced paper
Our standard adhesive labels use paper made from certified forest-sourced fibre rather than recycled stock.
Available in white uncoated, white gloss and natural kraft finishes, with a range of shapes and sizes to suit different packaging and labelling requirements.
Paper options:
105gsm — White uncoated
105gsm — White gloss
105gsm — Brown kraft
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