At Print.com, we believe in making sustainable choices easy! Our material rating system shows you at a glance how environmentally friendly a material is. It evaluates materials based on three key criteria:
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Biobased content – How much of the material comes from renewable sources?
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Recycled content – How much of the material is made from recycled materials?
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Recyclability & circularity – How easily can it be recycled and reused?
Each category is scored between 0 and 4 points. The total score determines the material’s sustainability classification: from 0 leaves to 5 leaves (the best possible rating!).
Fully biobased, fully recycled, and fully recyclable. Designed for a truly circular economy.
| Score | Sustainability Rating | Description |
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Give it a second chance! | This material needs extra support when it comes to recycling… |
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Limited sustainability | Mostly new, non-renewable materials with minimal recycled or biobased content. Limited recyclability. |
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Some sustainability benefits | A mix of recycled and/or biobased content. Recyclability may be limited or require specialized processing. |
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A good sustainable choice | High content of recycled or biobased material, though not necessarily excellent in both. Generally recyclable. |
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Very eco-friendly | High levels of both recycled and biobased content. Designed for circularity and widely recyclable. |
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Top sustainability choice! | Fully biobased, fully recycled, and fully recyclable. Designed for a truly circular economy. |