The main raw material used in the manufacture of Sellotape® Original is regenerated cellulose which is derived from wood pulp.

The wood pulp comes from suppliers who have ISO14000 certification and have extensive reforestation programs which are supported by their private seedling nurseries and research facilities.

The pulp is made using a process, which is elemental chlorine free and does not harm the environment.

At the Sellotape® factory, the hot melt coating technology we employ minimises the use of solvents. Any solvents that are used are processed through our Thermal Oxidiser and recycled with the resultant heat being used in our drying ovens. [For further details see How is Tape Made?]

Cellulose is biodegradable and after use is safely compostable.

Sellotape® has received an environmental award from the British Office Systems and Stationery Federation every year since 1996.

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