Labels don’t have to be an environmental hazard
We come across multiple product labels every day. Sadly, these small items can be significant contributors to environmental issues. But they don’t have to be! Find a labeling partner that can help you change the narrative. Read “The RLGreen Guide to Sustainable Labeling & Packaging” to learn how to adopt eco-friendly environmental hazard reduction options for labeling and packaging.
Steps to take to reduce label waste
Labels can be made from responsibly sourced materials, be recycle-friendly, lightweight and even compostable. Consider these various practices and processes that can severely limit the waste your company produces from labels:
- Labels made from responsibly sourced materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council
- Recycle-friendly labels that don’t have to be removed from the package during the sorting process
- Pressure-sensitive labels and shrink-wrap labels that meet the Association of Plastic Recyclers’ design guide standards
- Compostable labels that break down over a matter of months, not years
- Returnable packaging
- Best-in-class recyclable liners
- Lightweight labels that use less material and reduce the amount of fuel needed for transportation
- Labels made with post-consumer recycled materials
You need to team with a label partner that will ensure your materials and processes are working toward circularity. Embracing these sustainable practices isn’t merely a choice — it’s a commitment to our planet!
RLGreen — Resource Label Group’s sustainability solutions team — will consider all your needs and help you decide the best eco-friendly environmental hazard reduction options for labeling and packaging. Read “The RLGreen Guide to Sustainable Labeling & Packaging” to learn more about how we’ll work together with you to create more efficient processes, packaging systems and press schedules.
