enviromail FAQ's

What is enviromail?

enviromail is an innovative new envelope from Queensland Envelopes that has been designed to have a positive impact on the environment and at the same time provide a secure and notable statement of its ecological qualities. It combines function with practicality and is suitable for all forms of mailing.

What is enviromail made of?

enviromail is made of 95gsm liner board paper grade that is comprised of 100% Recycled Post Consumer Waste. Post Consumer Waste is made up of cardboard boxes, newspaper and other paper waste from residential and commercial sources and is not bleached. enviromail does not contain green tree fibre or vigin pulp.

Is the Post Consumer Waste collected locally or imported?

Post Consumer Waste paper for enviromail has been sourced within Australia and does not contain any imported content. This reduces our greenhouse levels while providing jobs during the manufacture. It also reduces landfill.

I know the end product of enviromail is good for the environment, but what about the manufacturing process. Does that use any chemicals?

The manufacture of enviromail requires NO bleaches or chemicals of any description.

What paper grade does enviromail come in?

enviromail comes in 95gsm so it is suitable for postage, stationary and secure document transport. enviromail can be recycled over and over again.

Does enviromail come in other colours?

enviromail uses 100% Recycled Post Consumer Wate and is not bleached. This means that it is even more environmentally friendly. The finished product is light brown and has a slight fleck due to the nature of the ingredients. In order to keep the environmental integrity of the finished product it only comes in the brown finish.

Does the colour vary?

The colour for enviromail may vary slightly from batch to batch but not within the batch. This is due to the method of manufacture and the nature of the waste going into the paper.

Is enviromail more expensive than what I usually buy?

enviromail has been positioned to be competitive with other recycled products currently on the market.

Can enviromail be overprinted?

Yes, the product can be overprinted. However, you should keep in mind that due to the colour of the enviromail, some inks colours may appear darker when compared to our standard white envelopes.

Is enviromail suitable for insertion?

Yes, enviromail has been teseted by several mailhouses nationally and barcode legibility tests have been conducted within Australia Post.

Are the window films, inks and adhesives all environmentally friendly?

Presently, the window film is petroleum based and the inks and adhesives are conventional materials. However, testing is being undertaken to find suitable environmentally friendly alternatives.




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If you require a quote, product sample or have any enquiries, please email david@queenslandenvelopes.com.au