Today, packaging recyclability is not just a nice-to-have; it is an essential part of sustainable packaging. Governments and organizations are acting and setting ambitious recycling targets that significantly impact companies. The EPA has a goal of a 50% U.S. national recycling rate by 2030.
As a converter or a brand owner, you may wonder how to enhance the recycling of your product packaging with the right recyclable label materials and adhesive choices. You may also want to avoid greenwashing and demonstrate your genuine commitment to sustainability. That’s where UPM Raflatac can help you.
UPM Raflatac is a leading global supplier of sustainable labeling solutions that enable recyclability and support the circular economy. UPM Raflatac offers a wide range of recyclable label materials for various packaging types, such as PET, HDPE, PP, cardboard, paper, glass, and aluminum. UPM Raflatac also provides expert advice and tailored solutions to help you choose the best label material and adhesive for your packaging recycling stream.
What is the impact of labels on packaging recyclability?
Your packaging label can play a vital role in enhancing the recyclability of your product packaging, hence playing a critical role in sustainable packaging. The primary packaging component determines the recycling process, and the self-adhesive label should be compatible with that process or removed before recycling.
The better the recycling compatibility is between the label and the packaging, the better the recyclability and recycling yield of the entire packaging tends to be. Your label material and adhesive choices have the power to make a difference.
How to find the right sustainable label materials for your product?
UPM Raflatac has developed a comprehensive portfolio of sustainable label materials that enable recyclability and reduce environmental impact. These include:
- REDUCED solutions to help you use the most resource optimized products which help to lower environmental impact,
- RECYCLED materials to help you use less virgin fossil-based materials.
- Materials made with verified sustainable and RENEWABLE resources.
- Materials that advance packaging RECYLABLITY AND REUSE.
- SERVICES: Utilize sustainability focused services such as UPM Raflatac's Life Cycle Assessment tool Label Life which can help you compare the impact of different label materials and aid in making more informed decisions
How to design your label for recyclability?
There are many factors that can influence packaging recyclability. Everything from the label to inks, decorations, closures, and label size and coverage can influence whether a package can be recycled. What can be recycled, and what is recycled, often differ, so it is important to take a holistic approach and design for recyclability accordingly.
Why choose UPM Raflatac as your partner for sustainable labeling solutions?
UPM Raflatac is more than a label supplier, it is your trusted partner for sustainable labeling solutions that enable recyclability and support the circular economy. UPM Raflatac is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, investing in research and development to create new and better labeling solutions. A leader in sustainability, UPM Raflatac follows the highest standards of environmental, social, and governance performance.
By choosing UPM Raflatac as your partner, you can benefit from:
- A wide range of sustainable label materials that suit your packaging type and recycling stream.
- Expert advice and tailored solutions that help you optimize your label design and performance.
- Reliable and consistent quality and service that meet your expectations and requirements.
To learn more about UPM Raflatac’s sustainable solutions, visit upmraflatac.com.
