Avery Dennison Launches RFID Label Designed for Recyclability

Avery Dennison recently announced a breakthrough in recyclable labeling: The first radio-frequency identification (RFID) label to receive APR Design® for Recyclability (DfR) recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). This marks an industry first for an RFID label, validating its compatibility with North America’s PET recycling stream. Avery Dennison has combined its proprietary CleanFlake™ […]
Henkel Hot Melt Labeling Products Receive Recyclability Recognition

Henkel announced that it has been recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting the highest criteria for recyclability according to the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability for five TECHNOMELT® labeling products. The products include TECHNOMELT EM 115™, TECHNOMELT EM 377™, TECHNOMELT EM 310™, TECHNOMELT EM 598™ RE, and TECHNOMELT EM 386™ […]
Henkel’s Wash-Off Adhesive for PET-Packaging Receives Recyclability Certificate

Henkel’s adhesive solution Aquence PS 3017 RE has received certification by the independent cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI), confirming the recyclability of the packaging component. Designed as a sustainable solution, it is a water-based acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) designed for the olefinic filmic labels used for wash-off polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Its wash-off performance allows labels […]