The moral of this story – change is slow but it does happen. Keep on pushing. Back in the day I had to boycott Sellotape. Now some of you may be thinking chill, Sellotape is cellophane and therefore biodegradable. To which I waspishly replied “NO! I checked it out.” I wrote to Sellotape and they said they now only used plastic to make their tapes. But times change and it seems that they have seen where  the cool kids are at. So Sellotape once again makes biodegradable tape…. Sticky and strong 0% plastic tape Made from cellulose film and naturally based glue Contains plant based, renewable ingredients Packaging and core made from recycled cardboard Cellulose film derived from wood pulp and sourced from PEFC certified sustainable forests Anti-tangle and easy to tear Fits all large core tape dispensers I have seen them loose in Wilco or you can buy a pack of 3 online here Here’s more gumph from their website… Sellotape Zero Plastic performs just as well as Original Golden Sellotape but is 100% plant based and plastic free. Supplied in a triple pack of compostable and biodegradable rolls, this sustainable sticky tape is made from cellulose film and naturally based glue which contains 0% plastic. The tape is anti-tangle and easy to tear so there is no need to use scissors, or your teeth. The box and core can be put into the recycling bin and the tape itself can be disposed of in industrial composting bins. The packaging, tape and inner core then disintegrate into natural elements. Ideal for improving your workplace sustainability, these rolls fit all large core tape dispensers. You might think masking tape being made of paper could be used instead but the adhesives often contain synthetic chemicals. Here are some compostable, biodegradable and recyclable paper tapes with better glues.

Brown Kraft Tape