Eco-friendly is the question customers ask about most, and the honest answer is that it depends on the build. GTS paper tubes run on SFI-certified paperboard at up to 95% post-consumer content. Tins are food-grade certified metal. The lining and the finish are what move a package toward or away from an eco claim, so we tell you which build gets you there before you commit to a spec. Minimum order is 1,000 units and pre-production samples take about 20 days, then production runs 30 to 40 days in a third-party audited facility. Based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, ISO 9001 certified, more than 20 years building custom packaging.
What the materials are
- Paperboard: SFI-certified paperboard, up to 95% post-consumer content, on every custom paper tube.
- Tin: Food-grade certified metal. Tins are durable and widely recycled.
- Linings: Foil or food-grade paper. Both are food-grade and both are plastic-free. The choice affects the eco profile as well as the product.
- Finishes: Kraft and faux kraft read as natural on shelf. Foil stamping and spot UV add shine and add cost.
How we handle the claim
- We quote the build first, then tell you what it is and is not. Some builds are eco-friendly and some are not, depending on the lining and finish you choose.
- We do not put a sustainability claim on a spec we cannot back. If a claim matters to your buyer, we will tell you which structure and lining gets you there.
- Certification documentation is available on request for the paperboard.
Best for
- Brands with a sustainability claim on the front of the package, retailers with packaging requirements, subscription programs where the unboxing is part of the product, and any brand moving off plastic containers.
FAQs
Are your paper tubes eco-friendly?
The board is SFI-certified at up to 95% post-consumer content. Whether a finished tube qualifies depends on the lining and finish you choose, and we will tell you which build gets you there.
What is the most sustainable option you make?
A kraft or faux kraft paper tube on SFI board with a food-grade paper lining and no foil or spot UV finish.
Are your linings plastic-free?
Yes. Both lining options, foil and food-grade paper, are plastic-free.
Are tins recyclable?
Tin is a widely recycled material and the tins are food-grade certified.
Can you provide certification for the board?
Yes, on request.
What is the minimum order?
1,000 units on custom work.
