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Boost Your Brand with Bespoke Carrier Bags
Every business needs to stand out, and for local shops and businesses your carrier bags can be one of your most effective marketing tools. Far more than just a way to carry a purchase, a bespoke carrier bag is a powerful mobile advertisement that extends your brand's...
England’s Plastic Bag Charge: A Resounding Success Story
In a world grappling with plastic pollution, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But every now and then, a policy comes along that makes a real, tangible difference. The single-use plastic carrier bag charge in England is one such success story, and the latest data for...
The Unsung Hero of Retail: Why We Love Twist Handle Paper Bags
In the bustling world of retail and takeaways, where first impressions are everything, one humble item often goes unnoticed despite its crucial role: the twist handle paper bag. More than just a way to carry your purchases, these bags are an essential part of the...
Introducing Our 100% Recycled Cotton Bag
We're excited to announce the latest addition to our eco-friendly range: the 100% Recycled Cotton Bag. In response to the increasing demand for sustainable promotional products, this new tote embodies our commitment to environmentally conscious solutions. Crafted from...
Defra Launches Pack UK at Empack 2025
Defra has created a scheme administrator PackUK to work with all four nations and alongside the Environment Agency to work on and develop the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme and systems. Large producers will have to submit their data by 1st April 2025 and pay...
Apple Paper Labels
To produce the apple paper, cellulosic apple remnants are dried and then further processed into organic paper. This paper is just as durable as conventional recycled paper and can be printed and processed just as well. One of the most common questions is whether apple...
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
This legislation places increased accountability on product and packaging manufacturers, importers, and brand owners to reduce the environmental impacts of their products and packaging. These businesses must now financially contribute towards the costs associated with...
Templecoombe Ltd are now FSC® certified!
We are pleased to anounce that Templecoombe Ltd have achieved certified status and FSC® membership. This exemplifies our commitment to environmental protection in daily operations, providing assurance that our paper products strictly adhere to applicable laws and...
UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax: Driving Sustainable Change
The United Kingdom's Plastic Packaging Tax is already making waves in the fight against plastic waste. Introduced as a £200 per tonne levy on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content, this tax aims to reshape the packaging landscape by making...
Embracing Recycled Polythene: A Sustainable Shift
In the spring of 2022, a pivotal change arrived on the horizon as the UK Government unveiled the Plastic Packaging Tax. This tax carries a vital message: it's time for a collective shift towards sustainable packaging solutions. Let's delve into how recycled polythene...
Recyclable Rope Handles
We are excited to announce that we are now offering luxury paper bags with all-paper handles! This makes the bags easier for recycling, as the whole bag can now go in the recycling bin, provided the paper is not laminated.The ropes are knitted from rigid paper threads...
Plastic Packaging Tax
A new Plastic Packaging Tax will take effect from 1 April 2022 and will encourage the use of recycled plastic within plastic packaging. The tax will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into, the UK where the plastic used in its manufacture is less...
Changes to Carrier Bag Tax 21st May 2021
In England the general headline is that the charge to consumers is going up from 5p to 10p and will now include smaller businesses also; previously exempt. However smaller businesses with less than 250 employees do not need to keep any records. For full details for...
Paper Padded Envelopes
These padded mailing envelopes add further protection for delivering your products safely to your customers, in the best possible condition. Available in digital print for lower volumes and faster turnarounds and flexoprint for higher volumes. We can now offer a...
Recycled Tissue Paper
You can now use tissue paper made from recycled paper; FSC recycled and certified. The MG recycled tissue paper tends to be slightly more opaque than the standard tissue and has a slight glaze to one side. It's lovely tactile feel has a slightly rustic finish too. We...
Grass Paper Carrier Bags
A revolutionary idea is currently shaking up the paper industry: paper made from the fast-growing raw material grass! Our high-quality carrier bags are now also available made from FSC® grass paper – a particularly resource-saving and eco-friendly material with a very...
Printing Bright Colours on eco Paper
It is now possible to achieve amazing print results onto eco friendly Twist Handle Paper Bags. With the push towards paper bags, traditionally on printed using uncoated inks have meant a matt print at best & on brown paper the ink can change all together! We can now...
Busting Paper Myths in the EU
An extremely interesting article busting myths about perceptions of paper production and supply in Europe. For example European Forests are actually growing; only 13% of wood harvested is used in the paper industry and the recycling rate for European paper is over...
Compostable Clear Window
A transparent high barrier heat sealable compostable film. Certified as compostable in both industrial and home composting environments; it has excellent moisture barrier, excellent barriers to gases and aromas and is resistant to oils and grease. It also offers a...
Carrier Bags Made From Potato Starch
The potato starch film is plasticiser and GM free material derived from potato starch which makes it suitable for domestic and industrial composting. It is safe to put into your home compost bin, or food waste caddies and green waste for collection by local...
Patch Handle Paper Bags
These Patch Handle Paper Bags are a new product that fits the gap between a counter bag & a traditional paper bag with handle. These have a reinforced die cut handle and are ideal for food, gift or promotional use. They are 100% recyclable so can go straight into your...
Carrier Bags Made From Sugar Cane
After refining sugar cane the waste product is processed to make alcohol from that they make it into ethanol which can be made into polymer much like the same refining technique’s used in making oil based polymer. The product is carbon neutral and 100% recyclable....
Twist Handle Paper Wine Bottle Bags
These Twist Handle Paper Wine Bottle bags are perfect for events, hotels and retail. The twist handle makes these bags easy and comfortable to carry even with a heavy bottle inside plus the reinforced base will ensure the contents is secure. Traditionally used to hold...
Get Your Paper Bags in Less Than Two Weeks
If you need bags quickly then these Twist Handle Paper Bags are perfect, with delivery in less than two weeks that is half the time of most standard paper bags. There are 5 sizes available which means there will be one to fit your products perfectly and with the...
Paper Mailing Bags
These Paper Mailing Bags are strong with a secure seal strip. They are also easily recyclable and can be added to your customers household recycling. There are two sizes available in small minimum order quantities. The expandable side gussets give you lots of space...
Pop up Gift Boxes
These Pop up gift boxes are the perfect solution for your high end gifts, they are not only easy to assemble and durable they are also stunning which means they are ready to be given as a gift and no need for wrapping paper. The boxes can be completely custom branded...
Bespoke Shaped Carrier Bags
Central England Co-op stores gave out this specially designed golden Christmas stocking to local deserving people in the run up to Christmas 2017, packed with Co-op treats. It doesn't have to be a stocking ...it can be any shape that would reflect your brand or your...
Premium Gift Packaging
Introducing our Premium Gift Packaging. These luxury paper gift bags are the perfect solution for any retail store that wants to wow their customers and not have the added task of gift wrapping the product. These bags are litho printed which means they can be tailored...
New Smaller Size High Quality Litho Printed Twist Handle Paper Bags
We now have smaller sizes available for our High Quality Litho Printed Twist Handle Paper Bags! Litho printing is a great option for both smaller volumes and a high quality finish. We use soft rubber printing plates apposed to the standard metal plates which means you...
Luxury Twist Handle Paper Bags
Introducing our Luxury Twist Handle Paper Bags, these bags are the ‘next step up’ from our standard Twist Handle Paper bags. With a wider range of papers, hot foil and spot UV possibilities plus a choice of handles these bags take twist handle bags to the next level....
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Trusted in the industry for over 30 years.