# Forever Green Packaging > Forever Green Packaging is a UK-based sustainable packaging supplier offering eco-friendly protective packaging products, affordable packaging machines (from £300, some free-loaned), and expert packaging consultancy. We help businesses of all sizes — from small Etsy-style sellers to high-volume operations — pack greener, quicker and cheaper, with no minimum order quantities, next-day delivery, free samples, and a Return 2 Recycle scheme. One tree is planted with every order. Key facts about Forever Green Packaging: - Founded and run by Tom Elgood, based in the UK - No minimum order quantity (minimum order: 1 unit) - Air cushion films contain 50% recycled content and are 100% recyclable, exempt from the UK Plastic Packaging Tax (30%+ recycled threshold) - Air cushions are 99% air, 1% material — one 500m roll of film replaces approximately 6 bags of loose fill - Free Return 2 Recycle service: prepaid mailers for returning used film for proper recycling - Free "Try Before You Buy" service: send a typical order, we re-pack it optimally and return it with a cost/weight/material comparison report - Free delivery over £50; 10% off first order with code Discount10 - Free machine loans available for higher-volume businesses - Product ranges: air cushion machines and film, paper void fill systems, honeycomb paper, gummed (water-activated) paper tapes and dispensers - Consultancy services: packaging design, benchmarking, sustainability and carbon reporting, cost analysis, staff training, automation, custom packaging ## Main Pages - [Home](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/): Overview of sustainable protective packaging products, machines and services - [Shop All Products](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/shop): Full product catalogue with prices - [About / Why Forever Green](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/about): Company story and approach - [Sustainability](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/sustainability): Environmental credentials, Return 2 Recycle, tree planting, price and product guarantees - [Packaging Consultancy](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/consulting): Bespoke packaging consultancy — design, benchmarking, carbon reporting, cost analysis, training - [Contact](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/contact): Get in touch, request free sample packs ## Product Categories - [Air Cushions Overview](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/air-cushion): Air cushion machines and 50% recycled film — void fill cushions, bubble wrap and tubes on demand - [Protective Paper Overview](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/protective-paper): Manual and automatic paper void fill systems using FSC paper - [Gummed Paper Tapes Overview](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/gummed-paper): Water-activated paper tapes and dispensers — plastic-free, recyclable with the box, tamper-evident - [Void Fill](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/void-fillpage): Void fill packaging solutions - [Printed Paper Tape](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/printed-page): Custom printed water-activated tape ## Key Products - [Air Cushion Machine — Shadow Boxer Mk2 (£495)](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/product/air-cushion-machine): Compact plug-and-play air cushion machine - [Air Cushion Machine — Silver Pack Mk2 (£695)](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/product/air-cushion-machine-silver-pack): Mid-range air cushion/pillow/bag machine - [Air Cushion Machine — Navy Seal](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/product/air-cushion-pillow-bag-machine-navy-seal): Air cushion pillow bag machine - [Electric Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser — Electric Blue (£850)](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/product/electric-gummed-paper-tape-dispenser): Electric water-activated tape dispenser - [Manual Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser — Snow Tape (£250)](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/product/manual-gummed-tape-dispenser): Manual water-activated tape dispenser - [Forever Green Paper Void Fill System](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/product/forever-green-paper-void-fill-system): Automatic paper void fill dispenser - [Automatic Honeycomb Paper Machine — True Blue](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/product/automatic-honeycomb-paper-machine): Automatic honeycomb paper wrapping machine - [Reinforced Gummed Paper Tapes 50mm x 100m 6-Pack (£27.60)](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/product/reinforced-gummed-paper-tapes-50mm-x-100m): Best-selling reinforced water-activated tape ## Education Hub — Packaging Guides - [Education Hub](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/education-hub): Practical guides, technical info and science-backed environmental articles - [Void Fill Packaging: The Complete Guide](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/void-fill-packaging-the-complete-guide): Comparing air cushions, paper void fill, loose fill chips and honeycomb wrap - [Protective Packaging Explained](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/protective-packaging-explained): Wrapping vs void fill, and how to avoid over- or under-packing - [Alternatives to Bubble Wrap](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/alternatives-to-bubble-wrap-better-protection-less-waste): Recyclable alternatives that match or beat bubble wrap on protection and cost - [Eco-Friendly Packaging: Greener, Quicker & Cheaper](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/eco-friendly-packaging-greener-quicker-cheaper): How to green packaging without compromising protection or budget - [Packaging for E-Commerce Businesses](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/packaging-for-e-commerce-businesses): Packaging guidance for online sellers ## Education Hub — Technical - [Does Air Cushion Packaging Qualify for the UK Plastic Packaging Tax Exemption?](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/does-air-cushion-packaging-qualify-for-the-uk-plastic-packaging-tax-exemption): Yes in most cases — film with 30%+ recycled content is exempt; Forever Green film contains 50% - [Forever Green Paper Void Fill System Operator Video](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/forever-green-paper-void-fill-system-operator-video): How to operate the paper void fill system - [Forever Green Shadow Boxer Mk2 Operator Video](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/forever-green-shadow-boxer-mk2-operator-video): How to operate the Shadow Boxer Mk2 air cushion machine ## Education Hub — Environmental Science - [Why 99% Air Beats 100% Paper — The Air Cushion Multiplier](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/air-cushion-packaging-environmental-case): LCA-based environmental case for air cushion packaging - [Paper Mailers vs Plastic Mailers — What the Science Actually Shows](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/paper-mailers-vs-plastic-mailers-lca-evidence): Life cycle analysis evidence comparing mailer materials - [The Plastic Shopping Bag Paradox](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/plastic-shopping-bag-paradox-lca): The gap between public perception and LCA science on bag materials - [What Life Cycle Analysis Actually Means](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/what-is-life-cycle-analysis-packaging): Introduction to LCA and why it changes packaging decisions - [What's Green Packaging? Paper vs Plastic — The Bigger Picture](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/whats-green-packaging-fgp-looks-at-the-bigger-picture-of-paper-vs-plastic-packaging): Evidence-based look at paper vs plastic packaging - [The Plastic Treaty — The Solution to Pollution](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/resources/the-plastic-treaty---the-solution-to-pollution): The UN's holistic approach to solving plastic waste ## Resources - [Blog](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/blogs): Insights on sustainable packaging, industry trends, recycling and materials innovation - [Distributors](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/distributor): Distributor information ## Optional - [Terms of Service](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/legal/terms-of-service) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/legal/privacy-policy) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/legal/cookie-policy) - [Acceptable Use Policy](https://www.forevergreenpackaging.com/legal/acceptable-use-policy)