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Why Pay More for Eco-Friendly Labels?

2021-09-14T13:35:55+00:00

Essentially you do not have to pay more. Here at IMEC Media, we find it very satisfying to be able to offer greener printing options that don't cost any more than those following standard techniques. This approach lets you keep an eye on your bottom line while you also help to steward the environment. Our label manufacturing involves high-performing adhesive and water-based inks. In addition, all of the face stock that IMEC Media uses to manufacture labels, including semi-gloss, direct thermal, and thermal transfer paper, is available as fully recyclable or repulpable paper. Ultimately, if you are looking to work with [...]

Why Pay More for Eco-Friendly Labels?2021-09-14T13:35:55+00:00

What are the Challenges Facing the Paper Recycling Industry?

2021-09-14T13:27:34+00:00

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 [...]

What are the Challenges Facing the Paper Recycling Industry?2021-09-14T13:27:34+00:00

What is the difference between solvent based and water based inks when producing eco-friendly product labels?

2021-09-14T13:17:35+00:00

There Is The Health Impact of Solvent-Based Inks: For many years, it was traditional in the printing industry to employ solvent-based inks. These inks contain higher levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a set of chemicals widely used as ingredients in such household products as paints, varnishes, and waxes, as well as cleaning, disinfectant, cosmetic, degreasing and hobby products. According to the EPA, they are of concern as a source for both indoor and outdoor air pollutants, especially indoors, where they have the potential to adversely impact the health of people exposed. Water-Based Inks Are A Greener Solution: Increasing environmental awareness has been [...]

What is the difference between solvent based and water based inks when producing eco-friendly product labels?2021-09-14T13:17:35+00:00

What is a Recycling Compatible Label Adhesive ?

2021-09-13T16:01:52+00:00

Companies are now developing new label adhesive products compatible with the existing recycling stream. One example is an innovative label adhesive produced by Avery Dennison — the new TrueCutTM All-Temp Adhesive Technology, or AT2550. This label adhesive has been created specifically for paper face stocks, and it is specially designed to be used for shipping and weigh-scale purposes as well as warehouse and logistics applications. A great feature of the AT2550 label adhesive is that it is formulated without Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEOs). With 10% fewer chemicals and 8% less water, it has 20-to-30% less "ooze" than other all-temp adhesives, for a [...]

What is a Recycling Compatible Label Adhesive ?2021-09-13T16:01:52+00:00

California May Impose Toughest Rules on Recycling Labels

2021-09-13T16:07:16+00:00

California lawmakers have approved what advocacy groups say are the nation’s strongest protections against falsely labeling items as recyclable when they in fact are destined for landfills. The measure sent to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom for his consideration would reserve the “chasing arrows” recycling symbol for items that actually can be recycled. The author of the bill named SB 343, Democratic Sen. Ben Allen, said in a statement that it will force truth in advertising and “will reduce contamination in the recycling stream and improve the sorting process, thereby saving cities and ratepayers money while empowering consumers to make more informed decisions.” It’s among [...]

California May Impose Toughest Rules on Recycling Labels2021-09-13T16:07:16+00:00

What is the significance of Using Recyclable Label Products?

2021-09-13T15:06:43+00:00

What Are the Economic and Ecological Benefits of Recyclable Label Products and Paper Fiber? The benefits to using recyclable/recoverable paper in the production of packaging, labels, and other printed products are many.  They include: The reduction in the use of virgin timber, to be replaced by recycled wood pulp and other wood products. The cultivation of stands of timber specifically to be harvested for paper production, leaving other climax forests of various hardwoods free of clear-cutting and other destructive timbering activities. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from land-filled paper. The conservation of land-fill space. Having used packaging that fails to [...]

What is the significance of Using Recyclable Label Products?2021-09-13T15:06:43+00:00

Avery Dennison receives USDA BioPreferred Certification

2021-08-23T11:23:07+00:00

Avery Dennison has achieved BioPreferred Certification from the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) for C4500, a new hot melt adhesive offering brands new opportunities to promote sustainable packaging to their customers by replacing petroleum-derived products with renewable agricultural resources. The USDA BioPreferred Certification program validates the biobased content of products through third-party testing. Certified products can promote their biobased content on product labels, providing consumers with reliable and accurate information on the sustainability of the products and packaging they are choosing. The availability of certified hot melt adhesive supports brand owners’ efforts to shift to materials that are better for the [...]

Avery Dennison receives USDA BioPreferred Certification2021-08-23T11:23:07+00:00

Sustainable Packaging – Can Seaweed Reduce the Scourge of Plastic Waste?

2021-08-23T11:21:42+00:00

From a pile of seaweed to a cardboard box. That’s what sustainable packaging leader DS Smith now is exploring to determine if seaweed fibers can be used as a raw material in paper and packaging products amid increasing demand for recyclable goods from business customers and consumers. In an industry first, DS Smith could use seaweed across its packaging network as an alternative fiber source to wood to move to more sustainable packaging. After initial testing, the company also is researching seaweed’s potential role as a barrier coating, replacing problem plastics and petroleum-based packaging used to protect many foodstuffs. DS Smith [...]

Sustainable Packaging – Can Seaweed Reduce the Scourge of Plastic Waste?2021-08-23T11:21:42+00:00

7 Types of Metal Asset Labels

2021-08-23T11:23:20+00:00

Aluminium is a popular material for metal asset labels due to its durability and resistance to many common contaminants and sources of damage. Aluminium can be used in many industries and environments. There are many asset label options available based on specific applications. The options for metal asset labels include: Foil Asset Labels. With a thin anodized Aluminium face stock, foil asset labels retain the excellent durability of metal while providing flexible application options. These metal asset labels can be easily installed on equipment of all types with a high-performance, permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive, including assets with un even or round surfaces.. [...]

7 Types of Metal Asset Labels2021-08-23T11:23:20+00:00

A Guide to Selecting Aluminium or Metal Asset Labels

2021-08-23T11:23:29+00:00

Aluminium is a popular material for metal asset labels due to its durability and resistance to many common contaminants and sources of damage. Aluminium asset labels are used globally for asset management and tracking systems in all industries. Some of the key benefits of metal asset labels are that they are available in several types, and durability characteristics together with other features that are important in a system. Consider the following when choosing a metal asset label: Long Lifetime. Even in extreme outdoor environments, aluminium labels can last for more than 20 years. This performance is among the best in the [...]

A Guide to Selecting Aluminium or Metal Asset Labels2021-08-23T11:23:29+00:00