The Smarter Bag for a Cooler Planet
Our 100% Hemp Paper Bags are designed for strength, style, and sustainability — cutting your packaging carbon footprint by up to 60% compared to traditional paper or plastic bags.
Track your impact instantly with our Carbon Calculator and discover how every order supports your environmental goals.
Calculate Your Carbon Savings
See the real environmental impact of choosing hemp paper bags over conventional materials
Why Hemp Paper?
Naturally Carbon Efficient
Hemp captures large amounts of CO₂ during growth, creating a renewable fibre source that starts carbon-positive.
Lower-Emission Production
Our process uses significantly less energy than wood-pulp paper manufacturing, resulting in up to 40% fewer greenhouse-gas emissions.
Responsible Life Cycle
Every bag is recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable, closing the loop on waste.
Smart Logistics & Local Finishing
Conversion and fulfilment happen close to market to reduce unnecessary transport and ensure consistent quality.
How Our Calculator Works
Formula
(Material × Weight × Factor) + (Transport × Distance × Mode)
Based on verified emission factors from:
- UK DESNZ/DEFRA GHG Conversion Factors (2024)
- Independent lifecycle data (Ecoinvent, Quantis, WRAP)
Included:
- Material production
- Freight and packaging logistics
- End-of-life scenarios
- Recycling, composting, landfill
Carbon Credits & Compliance — Why It Matters
The UK Carbon Framework
Under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), CO₂ emissions are priced between £45–£70 per tonne.
The upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules will charge higher fees for high-carbon, non-recyclable packaging — and lower fees for recyclable, low-carbon materials like hemp paper.
Large retailers must now report their full Scope 3 supply-chain emissions (SECR rules). Your switch to hemp packaging gives them verified emission reductions they can include in compliance reports.
The Financial Upside
| Impact Area | Hemp Paper Advantage | Potential Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lower embodied CO₂ | 0.7–0.9 tCO₂e per t vs 1.5 tCO₂e for kraft | Save £40–£100 per t in CO₂ cost equivalence |
| EPR fees | Fully recyclable + low-carbon | Lower per-tonne packaging charges |
| Carbon credits | Biogenic CO₂ capture from hemp fibre | Eligible for verified carbon-removal credits |
| Client compliance | Supports SECR/ESG reporting | Procurement preference & stronger bids |
"Every tonne of hemp paper avoids roughly one tonne of CO₂e compared with conventional kraft — worth around £60 in avoided carbon cost and hundreds more in EPR savings."
Strategic Significance
Choosing hemp packaging isn't just good for the planet — it's financially smart.
- It future-proofs your business against rising carbon prices.
- It helps clients meet sustainability targets and Scope 3 reporting.
- It creates potential to generate or trade verified carbon credits.
- It differentiates your brand as a leader in low-carbon innovation.