Sustainable packaging for paint: Recycled plastic paint cans and metal paint tins

Sustainable packaging for paint: Recycled plastic paint cans and metal paint tins

Choice is good, which is why we now offer recycled plastic paint cans alongside our metal paint tins. This means you now have more options when choosing paint containers for your business.

Plastic paint tins and metal paint cans

Two great options for paint packaging: Recycled Plastic or Metal Paint Tins 

Go Green: Plastic Paint Tins

Our Paintainer range brings the benefits of plastic packaging to the paint industry.  Plastic packaging is lightweight, practical and excellent value, making it a popular choice for paints and coatings.

Invopak's plastic paint tins are made from recycled plastic, making them a more sustainable option than standard plastic buckets. This also means they are plastic tax exempt. They are made from a single type of plastic (polypropylene) which can easily be recycled after use - helping to close the loop on your plastic packaging. 

The Paintainers are designed to be used with the matching push-lock PCR lids. The containers and lids are engineered for a leak-proof fit, providing secure paint storage, at a competitive price. These plastic paint cans are suitable for in-mould labelling so there’s no need to compromise your branding for sustainability.  

A recycled plastic paint can
Paintainers: Balancing practicality with sustainability 

Our Paintainers are;

  • Made from recycled plastic
  • Plastic Tax exempt
  • Engineered for paint
  • Excellent value
  • Made in the UK
Paintainers are available in 5 litre and 2.5 litres sizes, and they can be ordered directly from our website. Get in touch or speak to your account manager to find out more about printing or if you have any other questions.

Go Greener: Metal Paint Tins

Many businesses are looking to move away from plastic altogether. And there’s no doubt that metal packaging has a bright (and dare we say shiny!) future. 

The price gap between plastic and metal tins is narrowing as environmental taxes are starting to bite - and if you’re looking for quality and durability there’s no better answer than metal.

Metal recycles forever with no loss in quality. Metal is elemental so it’s not chemically altered when it's melted down - it can be returned to its raw form and re-used again and again and it will have exactly the same physical properties as when it was freshly mined.

When we made the move to manufacturing it made sense to make it metal. The market for metal packaging is expanding as customers and business look to find sustainable packaging solutions.

In recent years there has been volatility and supply chain challenges with metal packaging, becoming a manufacturer means we can provide that reliable supply that our customers need.

We are currently producing 2.5 litre and 5 litre paint tins in lacquered and plain finishes. These paint tins are made in our own factory, in Manchester, which means there's a quicker turnaround time and a lower carbon footprint compared to imported packaging. These tins go from our factory floor to your door in minutes not months!

Metal tins being made in a Manchester factory

One of our paint tin production lines in full-flow 

Invopak's "Made in Manchester" paint tins are;

  • Made by Invopak in our UK factory
  • Sustainable: Metal recycles forever 
  • A trusted classic paint tin design
  • The best quality containers for paint
  • Made from durable metal tinplate
A plain paint tin and a tin printed with an elephant picture
Our paint tins can be ordered directly from our website, and we also manufacture bespoke printed tins. Just speak to your account manager or contact us here if you'd like to find out more.