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Sustainable labeling materials contribute to a future beyond fossils

With sustainable labels, brands can advance on their targets to replace packaging made of virgin fossil fuels by using renewable and recyclable alternatives.

Ink and Coatings | Prepress Supplies | Substrates | Sustainability

Henkel joins sustainable label consortium CELAB

CELAB is dedicated to creating a more sustainable self-adhesive labeling industry.

Steve Katz 02.01.21

A GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE LABELING

For Wine, Spirits and Craft Beverages

LEADING IN SUSTAINABLE LABELING

Labeling a smarter future

Leading in sustainable labeling

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Substrates | Sustainability

Arconvert-Ritrama announces sustainable label material

Eden FSC, a new self-adhesive paper, now forms part of the Manter eco-friendly product range.

L&NW Staff 09.24.20

Beverage Labels | Substrates | Sustainability

Vellamo, UPM Raflatac partner for sustainable label

Finland’s award-winning natural mineral water bottles feature Forest Film PP, a wood-based polypropylene plastic label material.

L&NW Staff 06.23.20

Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac launches sustainable label film

In partnership with SABIC, UPM Raflatac has developed a polypropylene label film manufactured from post-consumer recycled plastic.

L&NW Staff 04.09.20

North America | Substrates

Avery Dennison launches recycled PET liner in North America

Avery Dennison will continue to expand the portfolio of paper and film products available with this liner to meet the needs of converters and brand owners.

02.13.20

Avery Dennison optimizes materials for beer, wine, spirits

The supplier has developed six new high-end facestocks to address these growing markets.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 01.22.20

Labelexpo Europe holds most international edition yet

A total of 693 exhibitors participated at the event, which took place September 24-27, 2019 at the Brussels Expo in Belgium.

Steve Katz, Editor 11.15.19

Avery Dennison wins sustainability award for recycled PET liner

The liner uses 30% PET post-consumer waste.

09.27.19

Avery Dennison presents 'A Sustainable World'

One of four areas of the booth, it spotlights products that offer a range of materials designed to meet new labeling challenges.

09.26.19

Sustainability

AWT Labels & Packaging recommits to environmental initiative

Participation in PIM's Great Printer initiative is voluntary, and printers must demonstrate their commitment to minimizing their environmental impact.

09.26.19

Winners revealed at 16th Label Industry Global Awards

Avery Dennison, Esko, and GMG were among the category winners honored at the gala event.

09.24.19

Europe

Lexit Group introducing linerless to Swedish food sector

A Ravenwood Com500 Coater is due to be installed at the company’s Swedish site in August.

07.31.19

Labelexpo Europe 2019 Product Preview

Labelexpo Europe 2019 takes place at the Brussels Expo in Brussels, Belgium, September 24-27.

07.10.19

Paper Substrates

The latest paper offerings have been optimized to handle digital inkjet printing.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 07.10.19

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac announces portfolio of FSC certified paper facestocks

The announcement brings the substrate supplier closer to achieving its target of sourcing wood fiber from 100% certified sources by the year 2030.

06.12.19

North America

Evonik launches two new products

Tego RC 1904 and Evonik Tego RC 730 enable customers to reduce costs and develop more sustainable label solutions.

06.06.19

Food Labels

Regulations and design characterize one of the most prominent labeling applications.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 05.31.19

Companies To Watch: Catapult Print

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10.12.18

Record-setting attendance at Labelexpo Europe

More visitors than ever came to Brussels to see the latest in label printing automation, innovation and, of course, digital p

Steve Katz, Editor 11.17.17

Europe | Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac and Mus Verpakkingen collaborate on bio-based film

The partnership is designed to find a more sustainable alternative for can labeling.

11.02.17

Companies To Watch: Outlook Group

The G7 Master Printer is celebrating its 40th anniversary with new presses – both digital and flexo.

Steve Katz, Editor 10.06.17

Companies To Watch: Control Group USA

The pharmaceutical label and flexible packaging specialist continues to invest heavily in R&D and innovative machinery.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.06.17

'Labeling a smarter future' with UPM Raflatac

Labels matter and that's why sustainability is at the core of "Labeling a Smarter Future," the company says.

09.26.17

Europe | North America | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac helps Henkel eliminate liner waste

Thanks to the RafCycle recycling concept, Henkel's Beauty Care business unit has reduced its label liner waste to zero.

01.25.17

Sustainability

UPM Raflatac and FSC Netherlands form cooperation on sustainable labeling

It provides the opportunity to promote the benefits of sustainable forest management in the label and packaging industry.

06.02.16

Going Green

Suppliers, converters, associations and individuals are leading by example.

Steve Katz, Editor 05.20.16

UPM Raflatac Mexico achieves Clean Industry certification

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03.21.16

North America | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac Mexico achieves Clean Industry certification

For certification, companies must meet the legal requirements for environmental protection established by PROFEPA.

02.05.16

Sustainability

UPM Raflatac sponsors FSC initiative

The FSC global brand "Forests For All Forever" highlights the benefits forests have on the environment, society and economy.

12.01.15

Records broken in Brussels

Increases in both visitor and exhibitor attendance made the 2015 edition the largest Labelexpo to date.

Steve Katz, Editor 11.20.15

Substrates | Sustainability

Avery Dennison launches two PE films in Europe

The self-adhesive PE filmic labels have a facestock that includes more than 80% renewable content.

10.13.15

Flexography | North America | Sustainability

Label Impressions expands carbon neutral pledge with JLM Energy System

The system allows energy to be pulled from the grid and stored, then redistributed when utility costs are highest.

05.14.15

Europe

FINAT to 'redesign the label' at tech seminar

The detailed program of this year's event in Barcelona has been released and registration is open.

02.04.14

Consolidated Label publishes sustainability trends report

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10.14.13

Sustainability

Avery Dennison expands PET recycling program in Europe

Waste PET liners can now be sold directly to Avery Dennison’s recycling partner Morssinkhof Rymoplast.

09.19.13

Asia’s Label Markets

This expansive region is finding the balance between economic growth and environmental impact.

Catherine Diamond, Associate Editor 09.13.13

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Sustainable Solutions at TLMI Tech Conference

Industry leaders gathered in Chicago to address one of the industry's most pressing issues.

Online Exclusives Catherine Diamond, Associate Editor 09.08.13

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Consolidated Label publishes sustainability trends report

The report offers advice to label customers on things to consider when considering eco-friendly labels.

08.27.13

FINAT announces 2012 Congress program

The European label association also revealed the winner of this year's Congress logo contest.

02.28.12

FINAT welcomes C4G release liner recycling initiative

The recycling process involves collection of liners and de-siliconization, resulting in the generation of fine and specialty papers.

06.14.10

Label associations unite on environmental issues

Industry leaders have endorsed a commitment to reduce the environmental impact of labels and to encourage more sustainable products and processes.

03.29.10

Label Stock: Paper vs. Film

Substrate variety and quality are greater than ever, and films are showing their muscle.

Talar Sesetyan 07.18.05

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