I love the idea that washi tape could be made from recycled materials (though washi paper is probably recyclable as is) so I was excited to see that MT is making Upcycle washi tape which is made from 70% recycled paper including coffee filter scraps.
The Upcycle washi tape is sold in kraft bags which would be challenging to figure out the colors of the tape in the bags if we were purchasing them in store but luckily I ordered them online. There are two rolls in each pack and there are currently 6 different packs available in solid colors. One pack is two rolls of natural colored tape but the other sets include two different colors. I purchased the Rose Pink x Uguisu (Pink & Green, $7 per set). I like all the other color options too so it was very hard to make a decision.
The Rose Pink is a warm, coral-y pink and the Uguisu is a lovely mossy green color.
In my first uses of the tape, the quality is on par with every other roll of MT washi tape I’ve ever used. IT tears easily, is good and sticky and the rolls include 7m (21 feet of tape on each roll) of tape.
Overall, I hope to see more recycled paper products especially for ephemeral items like washi tape. Thanks MT, for raising the bar.
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