The processing of recycled paper presents some distinct challenges. Interestingly, it is the smallest element in the process that presents the biggest challenge: as pressure-sensitive adhesives combine with recycled paper, this can produce small particles, known as “stickies.” The build-up of these particles on equipment can cause defects in the final product paper. The results: lower product selling prices, increased downtime, and costs for equipment cleanup. In fact, the estimated cost of stickies to the paper industry is hefty at over $700 million dollars per year.
Labeling companies have had to respond to the urgent need for sustainable solutions with new thinking and innovative approaches. This is in order both to help paper companies recycle papers and boxes that have adhesive-based labels on them, and to meet the USPS’ standards of recyclability.
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