eco nature

What eco nature does

Eco Nature is a UK-based sustainable gift packaging brand founded in 2019, producing plastic-free, fully recyclable gift wrap and gift bags made from recycled materials at a UK manufacturing facility powered by renewable electricity. The brand operates as a sub-brand of IG Design Group UK Limited, a UK-based design group that controls the website and legal entity. Eco Nature monetizes through one-time sales of physical gift packaging products via two channels: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at econature.uk with a store locator feature, and major UK retail distribution (notably through Aldi's Specialbuys aisle from May 2025 onward).

Its core products are gift wrap and gift bags, both positioned around a unified sustainability proposition: no plastic, recycled inputs, full recyclability, UK manufacture with renewable energy, and carbon mitigation through investment in the Woodland Trust's Woodland Carbon Scheme (over 33,000M² of new native woodland funded, with certificates issued in 2022, 2023, and 2024). The technology stack is conventional paper/packaging manufacturing with no proprietary AI or software components; differentiation is brand- and certification-led rather than technology-led. Marketing is executed through blog content on sustainability themes, an email newsletter, and organic Facebook/Instagram presence, targeting consumers for gift-giving occasions and retailers seeking sustainable product lines.

Name

eco nature

Legal name

IG Design Group UK Limited

Website

https://econature.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Eco Nature is a sustainable gift packaging brand under IG Design Group UK, producing plastic-free, recyclable gift wrap and bags in the UK from recycled materials. It sells via UK retailers like Aldi and direct through its website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Gift Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Party & Entertaining Disposable Supplies (CRAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Sustainable gift packaging
• Plastic-free gift wrap
• Recycled gift bags
• Eco-friendly celebration supplies
• British manufactured packaging

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sustainable Gift Packaging Products: Eco Nature generates revenue through the sale of sustainable gift packaging products including gift bags and gift wrap. All products are plastic-free, made from recycled materials, and manufactured in the UK.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Eco Nature produces and sells plastic-free gift wrap and gift bags made in the UK from recycled materials. All products and packaging are fully recyclable, manufactured using renewable electricity, and production emissions are offset through the Woodland Trust's Woodland Carbon Scheme. The range is positioned as a sustainable alternative for gift-giving occasions such as birthdays and Christmas.

Product overview

Eco Nature is a sustainable gift packaging brand offering a focused portfolio of plastic-free gift bags and gift wrap products. All products are made in the UK from recycled materials, are fully recyclable, and are manufactured using renewable electricity. The brand positions itself as a plastic-free alternative for celebrations and gifting occasions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gift Bags Sustainable gift bags made in the UK from recycled materials; plastic-free and fully recyclable, designed for celebrations and gifting occasions such as birthdays and Christmas.
• Gift Wrap Eco-friendly gift wrapping paper made in the UK from recycled materials; plastic-free and fully recyclable, intended for sustainable gifting at celebrations.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Woodland TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Nature partners with the Woodland Trust through their Woodland Carbon Scheme. Through this partnership, Eco Nature invests in woodland creation to mitigate all emissions from the production of their products. To date, Eco Nature has funded over 33,000M² of new native woodland. The Woodland Trust has issued certificates recognizing Eco Nature's carbon offset contributions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Greetings: American Greetings is a large incumbent producer of greeting cards, gift wrap, and party supplies with broad retail distribution; it competes in the same celebration/gifting category as Eco Nature across multiple geographies.
• DS Smith Plc: DS Smith is a major sustainable paper-based packaging manufacturer serving retail and consumer goods customers. Its recycled-paper packaging solutions overlap thematically with Eco Nature's recycled, recyclable product philosophy at industrial scale.
• IG Design Group plc: IG Design Group is the parent entity of Eco Nature and a major global supplier of gift packaging, stationery, and celebration products to retailers; it operates the underlying UK manufacturing and distribution that powers Eco Nature.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air is a global packaging company whose Cryovac and other paper/film packaging solutions overlap thematically with sustainable gift and food packaging, though its focus is broader industrial packaging rather than consumer gift wrap.
• Mondi plc: Mondi is a global paper and packaging group producing kraft paper, corrugated, and recyclable consumer packaging. It overlaps with Eco Nature on recycled-paper inputs and recyclable packaging for retail consumers, though at industrial scale.
• Hallmark Cards: Hallmark is a large incumbent in greeting cards, gift wrap, and celebration products with broad retail distribution. It overlaps with Eco Nature's category but at far greater scale and across a much wider product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Wrappz: Wrappz produces personalized gift wrap and accessories for celebrations and gifting occasions, directly overlapping Eco Nature's core gift-wrap product category and consumer use case.
• EcoEnclose: EcoEnclose is a sustainable packaging brand offering recycled and recyclable mailers, tissue, and wrap for ecommerce and retail. It shares Eco Nature's sustainability-led positioning and recyclable-paper product mix.
• Noissue: Noissue is a direct peer offering compostable and recycled-content custom packaging (mailers, tissue, stickers, tape) to consumer brands globally. Like Eco Nature, it competes on sustainable materials and brand-led positioning in the eco-friendly packaging category.
• Wraptastic: Wraptastic produces gift wrap and wrapping accessories in the UK, directly competing in the same UK celebration/gift-wrap category as Eco Nature with overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Econature.UK
• Instagraminstagram.com/econature.uk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eco-nature-uk

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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