Custom Biodegradable Paper Stickers

Simply enter the size of your sticker, choose your shape, pick the quantity you'd like and upload your artwork. It's that easy...

Made from high-quality, wood-free paper crafted from 95% sugarcane fibre and 5% hemp and linen, these stickers are completely plastic-free, vegan, and 100% compostable. Printed with vegan inks, they’re an eco-friendly alternative that still looks and feels premium.

Once you’re done with them, just pop them in your food waste bin, and they’ll naturally break down within 12 weeks. They’ve got a smooth matte finish and a brilliant white base that makes your artwork look sharp and professional. The medium-strength adhesive grips well to most surfaces, making them ideal for indoor use ,perfect for labels, packaging, or eco-conscious branding.

Preparing Your Artwork for Sticker Printing

Want your stickers to come out looking proper? Here’s what we need from you when you send over your artwork:

1. Size it right

Set your file to the exact finished size of your sticker (e.g. 7.5cm x 7.5cm).

2. Resolution

Go with 300 DPI. Anything lower will look soft or pixelated once printed.

3. Colour mode

Work in CMYK. RGB is for screens, not print, so colours won’t match properly otherwise.

4. Bleed

Add at least 3mm bleed on all sides. This stops any unwanted white edges after trimming.

5. Safe zone

Keep text, logos and anything important at least 3mm inside the cut line, so nothing gets chopped off.

6. Fonts

Convert all text to outlines/curves. That way we don’t need your font files.

7. File formats

We accept:

Vector files (AI, PDF, EPS) – best for logos and graphics

High-res raster files (PSD, TIFF, JPEG, PNG with transparency) – good for photos or detailed designs

8. Cut line (for custom shapes)

If you want a custom die-cut shape, add a separate cut line layer. Mark it in 100% magenta or use our templates.

9. Double check before sending

Make sure:

- Spelling is correct

- Colours are in CMYK

- Images still look sharp when zoomed in

10. Sending files

Send us a PDF, AI, or EPS with fonts outlined and layers intact. For simpler shapes, a high-res PNG works too.

Good to know:

Each order includes up to 5 different artworks as standard. If you need more than that, you’ll need to place an extra order.

Standard turnaround:

3 to 5 working days from when I receive your final artwork.

Working to a deadline?

Email me at Jay@tackyandupsetting.com before placing your order. That way I can confirm if it’s doable and avoid any mix-ups.

Need a specific delivery estimate?

Just get in touch, I’ll always do my best to work to your timeline.

What Are Biodegradable Paper Stickers?

Biodegradable paper stickers give your artwork the look and feel of real paper, rather than the shiny finish of a typical vinyl sticker. We print your designs in full colour on a white matte surface, which works particularly well for packaging, business branding, handmade products and illustrations.

The material uses plant fibres, and the paper and adhesive are designed to be compostable. Because it's paper, it's best for indoor use. Light splashes of water are fine, but regular washing, oily products and prolonged outdoor exposure aren't what it's made for.

Our Biodegradable Paper Stickers are made from wood-free paper containing 95% sugarcane fibre and 5% hemp and linen. The sugarcane fibre comes from bagasse, a by-product of sugar production.

The paper is plastic-free, naturally matte and left unlaminated, giving it a smooth, slightly textured paper finish. We print in full colour using vegan inks.

The paper and adhesive used for these stickers are compostable. However, that doesn't mean they should automatically go in your household food waste bin, as many collections don't accept compostable packaging.

The paper material is also described as recyclable, although acceptance depends on local recycling rules and what the sticker is attached to. We recommend checking your local disposal guidance rather than assuming a particular composting time.

No, Biodegradable Paper Stickers are splash-resistant, but they aren't waterproof. They can handle occasional splashes of water, but aren't suitable for soaking, repeated washing or prolonged exposure to moisture.

They're primarily designed for indoor use, although short-term outdoor use is possible. We wouldn't recommend them for anything regularly exposed to rain, showers, oils or chemicals.

Biodegradable Paper Stickers are a good choice for product packaging, cardboard boxes, jars, stationery, promotional stickers and indoor branding. Their matte paper finish is particularly suited to packaging and handmade products.

The medium-strength adhesive sticks to many clean, smooth surfaces. However, the paper is relatively stiff, so it may struggle to wrap neatly around tightly curved objects.

Yes, Biodegradable Paper Stickers are suitable for labelling the outside of food packaging, including jars, boxes and containers. The paper material is also listed as freezer-safe.

The material specification covers contact with dry, non-fatty foods, but suitability for direct food contact with the finished printed sticker should be confirmed separately. Avoid oily or wet surfaces, and remember that condensation can affect paper.

Biodegradable Paper Stickers are made from sugarcane, hemp and linen fibres, giving them a natural, unlaminated matte paper finish.

Our Eco-Friendly Stickers use a wood-pulp-based film with a smoother, glossier appearance that's more similar to traditional vinyl.

Choose biodegradable paper if you want a matte, writable surface, or eco-friendly white stickers if you prefer a glossy finish. Both are better suited to indoor use than prolonged exposure to water.

Yes, the unlaminated matte paper surface can be written on, making these stickers useful for handwritten labels, dates, batch numbers, names and personalised packaging.

Ballpoint pens and permanent markers are sensible options, although we'd recommend testing your chosen pen first, particularly if you're writing over printed artwork or heavily coloured areas.

The backing paper is separate from the biodegradable sticker itself. It has a silicone release coating, which means the backing isn't compostable.

Some specialist recycling schemes accept release liners, but you shouldn't assume they can go into ordinary household paper recycling. Check with your local recycling provider, and use general waste if they aren't accepted.