Encouraged by eco-conscious retailers and end-users, packaging suppliers are seeking alternative materials with less impact on the environment. Often, they are asked about the recyclability of the packaging they manufacture. When it comes to labels-especially those on pressure-sensitive stock-it is important to examine all aspects of the recycling process. This includes how the recycling system works with labels; how label converters and packaging engineers can help labels move through the recycling stream efficiently; and, finally, how it may be possible to create a label designed for recycling right from the start.
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