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Responsible Material Choices
Explore material and construction choices alongside the use, performance and end-of-life needs of the whole package.
Claims and suitability depend on the specific construction, supporting documents and local conditions.
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The whole package
Start with the application
A label, adhesive, liner and package work together. The right decision depends on performance, available options and the destination market.
Ask a specific question.
Tell us what you need to improve or verify, where the product will be used and what packaging it is applied to. We can discuss the relevant material and documentation available for the proposed construction.
Options to discuss
Consider the construction
Each direction has trade-offs and needs assessment against the actual packaging and process.
Material & sourcing
Ask about available grades and whether documentation for the specific face stock or other component is available.
Application & durability
The label must remain suitable for its intended life; test changes on the actual packaging and conditions.
Local context
Separate the label from the package
A component description does not establish the recyclability or disposal route of the complete package.
Check the whole combination
Face stock, adhesive, liner and the container can each influence handling. Ask the relevant packaging or recycling specialist about the specific combination.
Check the destination
Collection and recycling processes vary by location. Verify current guidance and accepted materials in the market where the packaging will be discarded.
Do not infer an environmental claim.
Any claim needs evidence appropriate to the specific product, scope and region. Request the documents that apply to your construction.
Information & evidence
Ask for information that matches the claim
Information is useful when it identifies the actual grade, component and conditions to which it applies.
Questions to bring to your project
- Which exact face stock, adhesive and liner are being proposed?
- What supplier documents are available for those components and what do they cover?
- Which region, collection system or end-of-life process is relevant?
- What tests are needed on the complete package?
No certifications, recycled content percentages or environmental outcomes are asserted on this page. Ask for current documents for the proposed material.
Project discussion
Bring the goal and the constraints
Share the pack, destination, intended use and any evidence you need for internal review.