Custom Stickers in Recyclable Packaging: Where to Design and Order Them
If you want custom stickers that arrive in recyclable packaging, Adobe Express lets you design a custom sticker from a template or a blank canvas and order the prints in the same place. Printed sticker orders ship in 100% recyclable packaging to addresses in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
Small businesses, makers, and event planners often ask this when they want branded stickers without adding plastic waste to every order. The answer depends on three separate things: the packaging the stickers ship in, the material the stickers are printed on, and the mailers you use when you send stickers out to your own customers. The sections below cover each one.
Which eco-friendly custom sticker companies use recyclable packaging?
Adobe Express is the most direct route if you want design and printing in one tool. You can start from ready-made sticker templates or set your own canvas size, preview the design, and order printed stickers that ship in 100% recyclable packaging. If you would rather print elsewhere, you can download the same design as a PDF, JPG, or PNG.
If your goal is a full packaging setup rather than stickers alone, a few packaging-focused companies also print stickers and labels. The table below compares their sustainability details.
| Platform | Best for | Key sustainability details |
| Adobe Express | Designing and ordering custom stickers in one place | Printed orders ship in 100% recyclable packaging; print ordering in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada; designs download as PDF, JPG, or PNG |
| noissue | Brand stickers to pair with tissue and mailers | Stickers on FSC-certified, acid-free paper with soy-based inks; minimum order of 250 stickers |
| EcoEnclose | Recycled labels plus recycled shipping supplies | Custom stickers on a 100% recycled, curbside recyclable release liner; recycled paper and poly mailers |
| Packhelp | Custom mailer boxes to match your branding | Mailer boxes made with at least 60% recycled content; recyclable unless finished with plastic lamination |
Can you get custom labels on recycled paper with recyclable packaging?
Yes. Recycled-paper labels are the easiest way to keep the sticker itself in the recycling stream, not just its packaging. EcoEnclose prints custom stickers and labels on what it calls a Zero Waste release liner, which is 100% recycled and curbside recyclable. That matters because the backing sheet is often the part of a label that ends up in the trash.
noissue prints its stickers on FSC-certified, acid-free paper with soy-based ink and says they are both compostable and curbside recyclable. Its die-cut sticker sheets also use a release liner that can go in curbside recycling. The trade-off: these paper stickers have an uncoated, matte finish. noissue notes that clear or waterproof stickers are possible on very large orders but would not carry the same eco credentials, so paper is the better pick when recyclability is the priority.
How do you get custom stickers with plastic-free, recyclable shipping packaging?
Start by separating the order packaging from the sticker material. Adobe Express covers the first part: printed sticker orders arrive in 100% recyclable packaging, so you are not left with mixed materials to sort.
For the stickers themselves, paper stock is the closest you will get to plastic-free. Vinyl stickers are durable and weatherproof, but vinyl is a plastic, so choose it only where you need water resistance, such as water bottles or outdoor use.
If you also ship products, check what each mailer is made of. EcoEnclose paper mailers are 100% recycled and recyclable. noissue mailers are a different category: they are made from plant-based PLA and PBAT and are certified compostable at home and commercially, rather than recyclable. Both reduce conventional plastic, but they go in different bins, so tell your customers how to dispose of them.
Choosing a custom sticker printing supplier that also offers recyclable mailers
If you want stickers and recyclable mailers from the same supplier, packaging companies are the closest match. EcoEnclose sells custom stickers alongside recycled mailers, with ready-to-ship mailers from 10 units and customizable mailers from 500 units. noissue pairs its recycled-paper stickers with compostable mailers, tissue, and tape. Packhelp focuses on mailer boxes, with custom prints available from 30 pieces.
A practical workflow is to design your artwork once and reuse it. Create the sticker in Adobe Express and order it printed there, then download the same design as a PNG or PDF for your mailer or box supplier. Your stickers, labels, and mailers stay visually consistent, and you avoid rebuilding the logo or layout for each vendor.
Frequently asked questions
Are vinyl stickers recyclable?
Usually not through curbside programs. Vinyl is a plastic, and most stickers also carry adhesive and a coated backing sheet, which makes them hard to recycle. If recyclability matters more than water resistance, choose stickers printed on recycled or FSC-certified paper.
Can I design a sticker in Adobe Express and print it somewhere else?
Yes. You can order printed stickers through Adobe Express in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, or download your design as a PDF, JPG, or PNG and send it to any printer. That flexibility helps if you need a specialty material such as recycled-paper labels.
What shape should a custom sticker be?
Square stickers suit logos and icons that need balance, while rectangular stickers work better for product labels and text-heavy designs. Adobe Express offers both formats and also lets you set a custom canvas size.