Amenities Your Guests Will
Actually Take Home & Grow

Custom-branded seed paper menus, coasters, notepads and room inserts for South Africa’s leading hotels and game lodges. 100% recycled. Fully plantable. Handmade since 2010.

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Hospitality Product Range

Every Touchpoint, Made Plantable

From the moment guests check in to the moment they check out — every branded touchpoint can be a seed your property plants in their memory.

Branded Coasters

Restaurant and in-room dining menus printed on rich, textured seed paper. Guests plant it after their meal, growing flowers or herbs as a lasting memory of their stay.

Seed Paper Menus

Restaurant and in-room dining menus printed on rich, textured seed paper. Guests plant it after their meal, growing flowers or herbs as a lasting memory of their stay.

Seed Paper Notepads

Replace generic hotel notepads with handmade seed paper notepads. Every page can be planted. An in-room amenity that starts a story that continues at home.

Welcome & Thank You Cards

Custom-printed welcome cards, departure thank-you notes, and loyalty appreciation cards. A tactile luxury that reinforces your brand’s sustainability story.

Luggage & Gift Tags

Plantable luggage tags, gift wrap tags, and spa amenity labels. A beautiful zero-waste alternative that tells your sustainability story at every guest touchpoint.

Room Insert Cards

In-room sustainability narrative cards that explain your property’s eco-commitments. Printed on plantable seed paper — the medium is the message.

Also Popular for Events

Need name badges for your next conference or team gathering? Our eco friendly name badges are made from the same recycled seed paper, with natural cotton lanyards stitched straight onto the card.

The Process

Handmade in South Africa. Grown Anywhere in the World.

Every product starts as post-consumer waste paper from local businesses and schools, transformed into luxury hospitality amenities by hand.

We collect recycled paper

Post-consumer waste paper is collected from local businesses and schools across South Africa. No virgin wood pulp. No deforestation.

Pulped with water only

Paper is processed into pulp using only water — zero bleach, chemicals or additives. Seeds are hand-embedded at this stage.

Handmade & air dried

Each sheet is individually handmade and air-dried by skilled artisans, employing more than 30 local families in the process.

Custom printed & delivered

Your logo and messaging are applied using water-based inks. Products are delivered ready for guest use at your property.

Why Growing Paper

The Only Choice for Hotels That Take Sustainability Seriously

Lab-Tested Seeds

Seeds are independently germination-tested at certified labs and in our own growing rooms. We don't guess — we verify your guests will actually grow something beautiful.

Zero Waste by Design

100% recycled input. Water-only process. Biodegradable output. Every product in our hospitality range creates a net-positive environmental footprint — not just carbon-neutral.

Fully Custom Branded

Your logo, your colours, your message. Our eco-friendly water-based ink printing ensures brand fidelity on every handmade sheet, from single-run specials to bulk orders.

Community Employment

Choosing Growing Paper employs over 30 local South African families. Every order directly supports fair-wage artisan employment in our community — a story worth telling your guests.

Proudly South African

Manufactured entirely in South Africa since 2010. Short supply chains, local sourcing, and a product provenance story that resonates with both domestic and international guests.

Luxury Without Compromise

Rich texture, natural appearance, and clearly visible seeds give our paper a premium, tactile quality that elevates — not cheapens — your property's brand presentation.

What Clients Say

Trusted by Hotels & Hospitality Brands Across SA

Everything you Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What hospitality products are available?

We offer menus, coasters, notepads, welcome cards, thank-you notes, room insert cards, luggage tags, and gift tags. All products can be custom-branded with your hotel’s logo and messaging.

What seeds are embedded in the paper?

We embed flower, herb, and vegetable seeds depending on the product. All seeds are independently germination-tested to ensure grow success. Guests simply tear, soak in water, and plant in soil — flowers or herbs grow within weeks.

What's the minimum order quantity?

Minimum orders vary by product. Contact us with your requirements and we’ll provide a custom quote. We service everything from boutique 10-room properties to large hotel groups and game lodge chains.

Can I see samples before ordering?

Yes. We recommend requesting a sample pack before your first bulk order. Contact us via the form below and we’ll send you a selection of our hospitality product range.

How long does production and delivery take?

Production time depends on order volume and customisation. As a guide, most hospitality orders are completed within 2–4 weeks. We deliver across South Africa and can assist with export for Africa-region properties.

Ready to Make Your Property More Memorable?

Send us your brief — product type, estimated quantities, and your hotel branding assets. We’ll get back to you within one business day with a custom quote and sample availability.

Amenities Your Guests Will
Actually Take Home & Grow