Lamination Station Launches Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Printing Solutions Tailored for Small Businesses Across the UK
As environmental sustainability moves from niche to necessity, The Lamination Station is empowering small businesses across the UK to make greener choices without compromising on quality or cost. With the launch of its eco-friendly thermal lamination films, The Lamination Station is transforming print finishing into a more sustainable, responsible practice.
A trusted name in lamination supplies for years, the company now introduces two innovative film types: Thermal BOPP PCR Film, Thermal Cellulosic Biodegradable Film, and Thermal BioPP Film, to support small enterprises in reducing their environmental footprint with ease.
Sustainability Meets Practicality
Laminating remains essential across a wide range of industries, from print and design to education and hospitality. Yet traditional lamination films are typically made from virgin plastic, which poses challenges for recycling and long-term environmental impact.
The Lamination Station recognised a clear opportunity: to provide sustainable alternatives that are ready-to-use, cost-effective, and compatible with standard laminating equipment already in use by small businesses throughout the UK.
Their new line of eco-conscious films addresses this gap head-on, offering quality, durability, and environmental responsibility in one seamless solution.
Meet the Sustainable Film Range
1. Thermal Cellulosic Biodegradable Film
For those seeking a truly earth-friendly solution, this cellulose-based film is derived from renewable wood pulp and designed to biodegrade under industrial composting conditions. With a premium finish, it’s ideal for brands looking to elevate their eco-credentials without sacrificing visual impact.
Key features:
- Made from sustainably sourced cellulose
- Biodegradable in the right composting environment
- Premium finish with high-quality aesthetic – perfect for luxury print items
- Strong, durable films with excellent anti-scratch properties
- Available in Dead Matt and High Gloss finishes
2. Thermal BOPP PCR Film
This Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) film offers a familiar look and feel while making a major step toward circularity. Made using a blend of recycled and virgin polypropylene, it helps reduce demand for virgin plastic and diverts waste from landfills. With excellent bonding and clarity, it’s perfect for menus, covers, packaging, and general-use prints.
Key features:
- Made from a blend of post-consumer recycled content and virgin polypropylene
- Fully compatible with thermal laminators
- Delivers the same strength and finish as traditional BOPP
- Available in Matt, Gloss, Soft Touch, and Anti-Scratch
3. Thermal BioPP Lamination Film
Produced using 30% biobased polypropylene (PP) resin sourced from 2nd-generation feedstock, such as waste vegetable cooking oils, and 70% virgin PP, this film is a sustainable innovation that blends renewable materials with modern performance. It repurposes post-consumer waste into high-quality lamination film and is ideal for both graphic arts and packaging.
Key features:
- Recycled content made from non-fossil fuel-based material
- Reduces the use of fossil fuel-based resins
- Maintains the same properties as standard BOPP films
- Available in Matt, Gloss, Soft Touch, and Anti-Scratch
Designed for Small Business Success
The Lamination Station’s mission isn’t just to “go green”, it’s to make green accessible. Small businesses often lack the infrastructure, budget, or technical know-how to switch to more sustainable materials. That’s why every product in the eco-range is:
- Affordable, without the hefty mark-up often seen with “green” products
- Easy to implement, using existing thermal lamination equipment
- Available in manageable roll sizes, ideal for limited storage environments
Whether you’re a family-run print shop printing reusable menus or a local design studio prepping promotional collateral, switching to sustainable lamination is now an easy and practical step forward.
Education and Transparency at the Core
Lamination Station takes pride not only in selling greener products but in educating customers about them. On their website, each product page clearly explains the environmental benefits, performance capabilities, and appropriate end-of-life disposal methods for the films.
They also provide tailored support to customers who want to understand:
- The difference between biodegradable and recycled films
- How to responsibly dispose of each material
- Which film type is best for their intended use
This transparency builds trust and ensures that the move to sustainability is more than just a marketing message.
Sustainable from Start to Finish
Lamination Station’s commitment doesn’t stop at the products themselves. The company has embedded sustainability into its wider operations, including:
- Eco-friendly packaging for all shipments
- Partnerships with carbon-conscious logistics providers
- Continuous improvement in sourcing, adhesives, and film coatings
They’re actively exploring ways to increase product recyclability, reduce packaging waste, and work with UK-based print shops to test and promote low-impact finishing practices.
Looking Ahead
With the launch of their sustainable lamination films, Lamination Station has laid the groundwork for a greener future in print finishing. But they’re not done yet.
Plans are underway to:
- Expand the eco product line with additional finishes and thicknesses
- Launch educational campaigns and downloadable guides for eco-printing
- Collaborate with creative studios and educators to showcase real-world use cases
It’s a bold vision grounded in practicality; one that invites small businesses to lead by example and embrace sustainable change, one laminated sheet at a time.
Final Thoughts
Sustainability isn’t a trend, it’s a transformation. And thanks to The Lamination Station, small businesses now have a clear, affordable path to make their lamination practices part of that transformation.
With three high-quality, eco-conscious film types available today, Post-Consumer Recycled Thermal BOPP, Biodegradable Thermal Cellulose, and BioPP Thermal Film, the choice is clear, the process is simple, and the impact is real.
Discover the range and start laminating with purpose:
👉 https://www.laminationstation.co.uk/product-category/sustainable-lamination-film/
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