Notpla Ocean Paper
Remarkable zero-waste paper
from a forest below the sea

Seaweed-powered creativity

There’s another forest, just below the sea. Offering a different way to design, seaweed provides lush biodiversity, regenerates faster, draws down more carbon, and does not compete for soil.  
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Notpla Ocean Paper is a new material that enables future-focused creatives and brands to challenge the status quo. A by-product from seaweed processing, formerly considered waste, gives Notpla Ocean Paper its unique veining and sensory quality while closing the loop on the seaweed industry.

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Bring your packaging to life with custom printing

Unleash Notpla Ocean Paper’s full potential and elevate your brand by transforming each box into a unique statement of creativity and identity. Start crafting unforgettable experiences with bespoke designs that set your products apart.

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Tall box

Customisable printing options allow you to add logos, messages, or graphics to make an impression on your customers. Perfect for showcasing products on shelves or in promotional packages.

6.5 x 6.5 x 13 cm

1000

units

12 business days

180

280

350

Custom box

We are happy to accommodate any custom box designs. Please provide the dimensions you need below.

9999

units

? weeks

180

280

350

Pouch

This product is ideal for use as gift boxes or packaging for multiple items. It can currently hold up to 250 grams.

17.2 x 12 x 6 cm

1500

units

12 business days

180

280

350

Square box

This glueless square box uses folding techniques instead of adhesive materials. Interlocking tabs and folds secure its structure, making it perfect for small gifts, jewellery, cosmetics, and artisanal products.

10 x 10 x 5 cm

1500

units

12 business days

180

280

350

Mailers

This mailer is a practical, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution for all your shipping needs. Durable, strong, and also customizable. Made from renewable marine resources, it reduces environmental impact, making it ideal to showcase your brand’s commitment to sustainability

26 x 15 x 2.4 cm

1000

units

12 business days

180

280

350

Flyers and more

Printing on seaweed paper offers endless possibilities. Traditional techniques include litho, office laser, inkjet, and digital printing.

Customisable

1000

units

12 business days

180

280

350

Designed without waste

Entirely natural and circular, Notpla Ocean Paper is made to be recyclable and even home compostable while giving a second life to otherwise wasted biomass. It enables creatives to make environmentally friendly packaging and print materials without compromising quality or performance.

Say nature without saying it

Embodying its origin from below the sea, Notpla Ocean Paper brings a remarkable, natural aesthetic to every design. From packaging for fashion and cosmetics to stationery, poster designs and business cards, the visual and tactile qualities support conscious companies in their mission and messaging. Printers and converters alike embrace its versatility with excellent results.

All the features you need,
and a little extra for the Earth

Using seaweed by-products instead of virgin pulp, we prevent 4 tonnes of trees from being cut down for every 1 tonne of seaweed by-product. Notpla Ocean Paper has 88% lower Global warming potential (GWP) than conventional virgin pulp paper.

Sustainable and versatile. It’s compatible with a wide range of printing techniques, including litho, laser, inkjet, digital, offset, hot foil, emboss/deboss, and more. This ensures that your designs come to life with stunning clarity and precision.

Three weights are available: 140 gsm for flyers, leaflets, brochures, posters, and newsletters; 280 gsm for luxury packaging, gift boxes, and speciality items; and 350 gsm, the heaviest option for high-end applications.

Available through G.F. Smith

For over 135 years, G . F Smith have been curators of the world’s finest and most distinctive papers. Sharing our creative, maverick spirit and an obsession for innovation, they were the first choice partner for our industry-disrupting paper.

Now taking pride of place among their versatile and varied, industry-adored paper portfolio, we’re excited that Notpla Ocean Paper is available directly through G . F Smith and their partner network.

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