#recycledpaper

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 [...]