Cost-Effective, Eco-friendly & Easy Seed Paper Packaging Ideas

In a world where the demand for sustainability is only growing, companies are having to switch to more sustainable packaging. If you find yourself unsure how to achieve a complete sustainability overhaul with a modest budget, start where you can. Maybe it’s small changes like hang tags or bigger ones like boxes. Intention and effort are what counts. Luckily, Botanical PaperWorks has a lot of seed paper packaging ideas that will give you flexibility.

Seed paper is a popular sustainable packaging option because it’s made from 100% recycled paper waste and grows pollinator-supporting wildflowers, veggies, or herbs.

Brands that use seed paper communicate their eco values, stand out from competitors, and connect with loyal customers excited to plant and take photos of what grows. The social media tags alone create a buzz around your brand!

Here are some cost-effective seed paper packaging ideas that will leave a lasting positive impression:

1. Belly bands and sleeves

With fully customizable dimensions and paper types, seed paper belly bands work well with a range of products. Wrap these around small to mid-sized boxes, hand towels, soaps, notebooks and more.

2. Seed paper insert cards

Add a pop of color and surprise to your delivery boxes or in-store gift bags with a seed paper insert card. Sizes range from 4 x 5” to 4 x 9” and full-color printing is available, so you have freedom to create a design that fits your branding.

Need inspiration? Take a look at how home delivery company HelloFresh used basil-embedded seed paper inserts in their meal kits.

3. Plantable tags

Go simple and add seed paper tag to your product. Choose from larger-print-area styles such as this wine bottle tag, or smaller fits such as these 2” circle tags. There’s a variety of sustainable packaging styles to fit your product needs.

4. Plantable box filler

Float your product on a bed of plantable paper box filler that’s lightweight and adds extra cushioning to protect your products. Choose from a neutral shade or mixed color blends.

5. Candle Dust Covers

Keep your candles clean with textured seed paper dust covers that are customizable to wide or round-hole style wicks. Just add your logo and artwork, we’ll do the rest!

6. Jewelry Backers

Give your jewelry a romantic spin with seed paper earring backers that grow into wildflowers. Imagine the delight on customers’ faces when they realize they can make a bouquet instead of throwing the backer away! These are available in smaller squares for dainty studs and longer rectangular styles for more dangling earring styles.

Need inspiration? Take a look at how artisan jeweler Bee Amour used seed paper earring backers.