At Challenge Packaging, we don’t shy away from the truth: our business and industry are built around paper. With that comes a deep responsibility—to the planet, to future generations, and to the standards we set as a company.

Achieving our ISO 14001 certification didn’t change who we are. It simply reaffirmed our long-standing commitment to sustainable practices and pushed us further. It put our money where our mouth is, empowering us to keep raising the bar for environmental and social responsibility every year.

How We Create Eco-Friendly Packaging

We believe sustainability starts at the source. That’s why we:

• Recycle all our waste cardboard and paper back into new products.
• Maintain strict hygiene standards to reduce unnecessary waste.
• Undergo annual audits to ensure full accountability and continuous improvement.

By returning materials into the manufacturing cycle and keeping waste to a minimum, we not only recycle but reduce the need to recycle in the first place. On average, we ship around 26 tonnes of cardboard for recycling every day, saving an estimated 1,196 gallons of oil daily—a small change with a massive impact.

Certified Carbon Neutral

We’re proud to be verified carbon neutral to PAS 2060, an internationally recognised standard. This achievement is more than a badge—it’s proof of our enduring commitment to minimising our environmental footprint and operating responsibly within the packaging industry.

Why Businesses Must Lead the Way

Consumer awareness around recycling is growing—and that’s encouraging. But real change starts with businesses. By implementing meaningful corporate social responsibility policies, we can help reduce the 374,000 tonnes of packaging waste generated in the UK every gifting season.

At Challenge Packaging, we live and breathe our 2025 sustainability pledge—not just through the products we offer, but through the culture we champion internally.

Eco-Friendly Postal Packaging

Sustainability doesn’t mean compromise. We stock a wide range of eco-friendly packaging solutions—from recyclable boxes and plastic-free tape to compostable void fill and paper-based mailing bags. Every product is chosen with care, balancing protection with planet-friendly materials.

Our offering includes:

How You Can Recycle Better

Know Your Materials - Cardboard, paper, aluminium, and certain plastics are recyclable. Glitter, polystyrene, plastic film, and conventional plastic tape are not. Choose alternatives like eco-friendly tape and paper void fill wherever possible.

Be Mindful - Disposing of packaging correctly helps protect the planet and significantly reduces landfill waste. Every conscious choice contributes to a cleaner future.

The Plastic Problem

It’s staggering to consider:

• 29,000 plastic coffee pods end up in landfill every minute.
• A plastic water bottle takes around 450 years to decompose.

If Shakespeare had used a plastic bottle, it would still exist today. This is why switching to reusable and biodegradable alternatives is critical.

Packaging with a Conscience

Over 90% of our products are already recyclable or biodegradable—including boxes, paper bubble wrap, void fill, and paper tapes. But we’re not stopping there. Our goal: 100% sustainable packaging by 2025.

So whether you're packaging goods for consumers, warehouses, or internal use, Challenge Packaging is your trusted partner for planet-friendly solutions—without sacrificing quality.