Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
As an artist, I loved the idea of creating stickers of my paintings. Yet, I had a question nagging at the back of my mind: Are stickers sustainable / eco-friendly? Can they be?
In this video I try to answer that question, and share what I found in days and days of Google searching, so that finding answers & potential resources is a bit easier for you.
Time stamps:
Intro
00:00 What you can expect out of this video
Part 1: What to look for and consider in eco-friendly stickers
00:41 What kind of stickers are particularly problematic?
02:01 Five factors to consider for sustainable stickers & why they matter
06:59 Summary of the five factors
07:48 Why I choose eco-friendly stickers
Part 2: Potential resources for eco-friendly stickers
10:09 Overview of what types of links I will share in Part 2
11:24 Companies that will produce custom, eco-friendly stickers
12:01 Sustainable sticker comparison / samples
21:42 Sustainable sticker paper source for at-home printing & cutting
22:39 Eco-friendly packaging stickers
23:34 A directory of environmentally conscious (packaging) resources for planet-loving
designers & businesses
COME SAY HI!
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Website: harmonyhardin.com
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You can expect a mix of informative videos like this one and more personal studio vlogs where I share my journey as an artist.
If you are interested in learning more on the theme of sustainable / eco friendly stickers, check out this playlist I curated of different artists covering different aspects of that topic:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqT8X7g03bG1renoQ8xdYZMVBJDXVYU6E
Links mentioned in video:
Sticker it biodegradable stickers:
stickerit.co/biodegradable-paper-stickers
Sticker it eco friendly stickers:
stickerit.co/eco-friendly-stickers
Zap creatives eco paper stickers:
zapcreatives.com/collections/eco-friendly-stickers
Eco enclose
ecoenclose.com/eco-friendly-custom-stickers
(see question on their site, "Do you offer blank sticker sheets?")
No issue
noissue.co
A better source
abettersource.org
Additional interesting links if you want to keep researching/the kind of sources I got my information from:
clarifygreen.com/environmentally-friendly-stickers-for-home-and-business
purelabels.com/blog/not-all-ecofriendly-labels-are-created-equal
distantvillage.com/sustainability/a-buyer-checklist-for-sustainable-adhesive-labels.html
plctx.com/blog/material-options-eco-friendly-labels
elevatepackaging.com/blog/ecofriendly-label-adhesive
hydropac.co.uk/switching-to-eco-friendly-labels-adhesives
sixb.com/blog/biodegradable-labels
And additional suppliers that looked interesting (but I did not read into deeply):
elevatepackaging.com/full-sheet-labels-blank
freckledfuchsia.com/blogs/news/a-creative-businesss-guide-to-ethical-production-partners
alocalprinter.co.uk/card-catch-stickers
prweb.com/releases/lightning_labels_announces_new_hemp_based_label_material/prweb17818668.htm
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If you love artist vlogs, and wondering what to watch next, I think you'll really enjoy this full playlist of all my studio vlogs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqT8X7g03bG27qczStaDma37K6l1ugskO
If you prefer some informative content, why not check out my most popular illustration resources video: youtu.be/mS7LzDYGg6Q
Thank you for watching!
As an artist, I loved the idea of creating stickers of my paintings. Yet, I had a question nagging at the back of my mind: Are stickers sustainable / eco-friendly? Can they be?
In this video I try to answer that question, and share what I found in days and days of Google searching, so that finding answers & potential resources is a bit easier for you.
Time stamps:
Intro
00:00 What you can expect out of this video
Part 1: What to look for and consider in eco-friendly stickers
00:41 What kind of stickers are particularly problematic?
02:01 Five factors to consider for sustainable stickers & why they matter
06:59 Summary of the five factors
07:48 Why I choose eco-friendly stickers
Part 2: Potential resources for eco-friendly stickers
10:09 Overview of what types of links I will share in Part 2
11:24 Companies that will produce custom, eco-friendly stickers
12:01 Sustainable sticker comparison / samples
21:42 Sustainable sticker paper source for at-home printing & cutting
22:39 Eco-friendly packaging stickers
23:34 A directory of environmentally conscious (packaging) resources for planet-loving
designers & businesses
COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
And if you enjoyed this video and haven't subscribed yet, please do!
youtube.com/c/harmonyhardinillustration?sub_confirmation=1
You can expect a mix of informative videos like this one and more personal studio vlogs where I share my journey as an artist.
If you are interested in learning more on the theme of sustainable / eco friendly stickers, check out this playlist I curated of different artists covering different aspects of that topic:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqT8X7g03bG1renoQ8xdYZMVBJDXVYU6E
Links mentioned in video:
Sticker it biodegradable stickers:
stickerit.co/biodegradable-paper-stickers
Sticker it eco friendly stickers:
stickerit.co/eco-friendly-stickers
Zap creatives eco paper stickers:
zapcreatives.com/collections/eco-friendly-stickers
Eco enclose
ecoenclose.com/eco-friendly-custom-stickers
(see question on their site, "Do you offer blank sticker sheets?")
No issue
noissue.co
A better source
abettersource.org
Additional interesting links if you want to keep researching/the kind of sources I got my information from:
clarifygreen.com/environmentally-friendly-stickers-for-home-and-business
purelabels.com/blog/not-all-ecofriendly-labels-are-created-equal
distantvillage.com/sustainability/a-buyer-checklist-for-sustainable-adhesive-labels.html
plctx.com/blog/material-options-eco-friendly-labels
elevatepackaging.com/blog/ecofriendly-label-adhesive
hydropac.co.uk/switching-to-eco-friendly-labels-adhesives
sixb.com/blog/biodegradable-labels
And additional suppliers that looked interesting (but I did not read into deeply):
elevatepackaging.com/full-sheet-labels-blank
freckledfuchsia.com/blogs/news/a-creative-businesss-guide-to-ethical-production-partners
alocalprinter.co.uk/card-catch-stickers
prweb.com/releases/lightning_labels_announces_new_hemp_based_label_material/prweb17818668.htm
// Gear & services I use for my YouTube videos //
*Camera: amzn.to/3yfE0sq
*Lens: amzn.to/3HTfZdJ
*Light: amzn.to/39X7nGm
*TubeBuddy: tubebuddy.com/harmonyhardin
*MorningFame: morningfa.me/invite/harmony
*EpidemicSound: epidemicsound.com/referral/xpa1l6
// Supplies I use for my art //
*My favourite watercolor paints: amzn.to/3HQagFt
*My favourite watercolor paper: amzn.to/3ncCRvi
Disclaimer: I purchased all these tools with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something through my links from Amazon or the other sites, I may get a small share of the sale. The qualified links are marked with an *.
If you love artist vlogs, and wondering what to watch next, I think you'll really enjoy this full playlist of all my studio vlogs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqT8X7g03bG27qczStaDma37K6l1ugskO
If you prefer some informative content, why not check out my most popular illustration resources video: youtu.be/mS7LzDYGg6Q
Thank you for watching!
