Environmental Details
We know how difficult it can be to tell how much of an impact what you are buying has on the environment, and what effect switching to a more sustainable product has, so we have found out and compiled all of this information for you below.
PATCH plasters replace normal plastic or fabric plasters.
The fabric and gauze in PATCH coconut oil plasters is made using 100% certified organic bamboo, whilst the hypoallergenic pressure sensitive adhesive is made from natural minerals and applied using nanotechnology. The backing paper is made from paper. The gauze is enriched with coconut oil.
You might not think it, but ordinary plasters contain or are wrapped in plastic. Even the fabric ones! So every time you use a plaster, you're contributing to unsustainable waste that will be around for years to come. Most plasters are also unsuitable for people with sensitive skin, containing chemicals (such as thimerosal, which contains mercury) in the adhesive that can cause contact dermatitis. This is where PATCH steps in. The plasters are 100% compostable after use, so they are 100% zero waste. They also don't contain any irritating chemicals, instead using a pressure sensitive adhesive that is made from natural minerals and applied with nanotechnology, almost like mini suction cups. Combined with the organic bamboo fabric and gauze, they are perfect for those with sensitive skin and allergies to plasters.
The plasters are packaged in a sleeve made from recycled cardboard. The individual plasters are wrapped in a sterile compostable film.
The plasters and their packaging are 100% home compostable, so pop them into your compost bin. The cardboard tube can be recycled or composted.