Packaging & Sustainability Policy
At O'Mahony Craft Cooperage, sustainability isn't an afterthought — it's built into every stage of how we make and ship our products.
Our Products
Our Miniature Barrels & Tankards are crafted from reclaimed barrel staves, giving new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste. The Cooperage itself runs entirely on solar power generated by our own on-site micro-generation solar farm.
Our Boxes
We source our custom corrugated shipping boxes from an EU-based supplier. Every box is sized to fit its product — no oversized packaging, no wasted space. Boxes are printed using water-based, eco-friendly, non-toxic inks.
Sealing & Tape
We seal our parcels with a custom water-activated kraft tape, rated 97% biodegradable. It is composed of a high-strength kraft paper base, fiberglass reinforcement, and a non-toxic water-based gummed starch adhesive — no solvents, no plastic film. We may also use brown kraft tape as an additional seal.
Product Wrapping
Our Barrels are wrapped in compostable cling film made from corn starch, certified compostable to EN13432 and ASTM D6400 standards. Our Tankards are wrapped in black honeycomb paper wrap made from 100% natural, unbleached kraft paper.
Cushioning
We cushion items using brown kraft paper made from 100% natural wood pulp. Where available, we may also include shavings from our Cooperage floor or shredded cardboard as additional cushioning — a small nod to the craft at the heart of what we do.
Shipping Labels
Our shipping and tracking labels are printed via direct thermal imaging (ink-free technology) onto pressure-sensitive paper labels with a water-soluble adhesive. Labels make up less than 1% of total package mass and are fully accepted within standard cardboard recycling streams.
What's Inside the Box
We don't include printed packing slips or unnecessary inserts. Each order includes a single A6 product care card printed on 350gsm uncoated bond paper.
How to Dispose of Your Packaging
| Item | Disposal |
|---|---|
| Corrugated shipping box | ♻️ Recycling bin — flatten and place in your cardboard/paper recycling |
| Water-activated kraft tape | ♻️ Recycling bin — leave on the box, accepted within cardboard recycling streams |
| Brown kraft tape | ♻️ Recycling bin — remove if possible before recycling the box |
| Compostable cling film (Barrels) | 🌱 Compost bin — certified compostable to EN13432 & ASTM D6400 |
| Black honeycomb paper wrap (Tankards) | ♻️ Recycling bin — paper recycling |
| Brown kraft paper cushioning | ♻️ Recycling bin — paper recycling, or reuse as gift wrap |
| Cooperage shavings | 🌱 Compost bin |
| Shipping label | ♻️ Recycling bin — leave on box, accepted in cardboard recycling |
| A6 product care card | ♻️ Recycling bin — paper recycling |
Our Commitment
We are continuously reviewing our packaging to reduce waste, eliminate single-use plastics, and ensure everything we ship can be recycled, composted, or reused. If you have any questions about our packaging, please get in touch at contact@omcc.ie.
