“Sustainable printing” can sound like a big, expensive project. For most small businesses in Dubai it comes down to a handful of choices: what your bags are made of, what your boxes are made of, and how much you print that ends up in the bin.
Here are the swaps we’d start with.
Kraft Paper Bags
If you still hand customers plastic bags, this is the easiest change you can make. Kraft paper bags are made from unbleached paper, look natural and premium at the same time, and take a one- or two-colour logo very well.
- Twisted paper handles are the classic choice for shops and cafés. See twisted handle bags.
- Flat handles or no handles work for takeaway and bakery orders. See paper food bags.
- For a more upmarket look, printed paper bags come in white or coloured paper too.
Kraft Boxes and Eco-Friendly Packaging
The same brown kraft look works for boxes. Kraft packaging boxes suit cosmetics, candles, food gifts and online orders. They’re a good fit for brands that want packaging to look honest and simple rather than glossy.
Two tips that cut waste straight away:
- Size the box to the product. A box that fits needs less filler and less tape, and costs less to ship.
- Print one colour on kraft. It looks better than full colour on brown paper, and uses less ink.
See our full range on the eco-friendly packaging page.
Reusable Bags for Events and Gifts
A bag that gets used again is better than any single-use bag. Canvas bags and tote bags make good conference bags and gifts, and they carry your logo around Dubai for years.
Recycled Paper for Cards, Flyers and Letterheads
For paper items, ask us which recycled and uncoated stocks are available for your job. Recycled board has a slightly textured, natural feel that suits visiting cards for architects, cafés and wellness brands. Uncoated paper is also easier to write on, which helps for letterheads and notepads.
Print Less, Waste Less
The greenest print job is the one that doesn’t end up in the bin:
- Order what you’ll use. Digital printing makes short runs practical, so you don’t need 5,000 flyers to get a good price. Read when to choose digital printing.
- Add a QR code instead of reprinting when prices or menus change. Our QR code printing guide explains how.
- Keep designs timeless. Leave dates and promotions off things you want to use all year.
Ask Us for the Greener Option
Tell us you’d like the more sustainable choice when you ask for a quote, and we’ll suggest materials and quantities that fit. Delivery is free anywhere in Dubai. Request a quote.
