UPM Raflatac partners with Soprema to promote label waste recycling with the RafCycle™ service

UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of innovative and sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, announces Soprema as its main partner in label waste recycling in the EMEIA region. Soprema, one of the world’s leading companies in waterproofing and a specialist in roofing and insulation, will transform the label waste collected through RafCycle™ by UPM Raflatac recycling service into new construction and insulation materials.

Soprema is a key player in the construction sector. With a presence of 123 manufacturing sites and over 120 subsidiaries worldwide, Soprema is known for its commitment to sustainable construction solutions and investment in innovation. The collaboration with UPM Raflatac further underlines Soprema’s dedication to sustainability.

UPM Raflatac’s RafCycle service is committed to liner waste recycling. With this innovative partnership, label waste is converted into insulation solutions, supporting the use of renewable sources in the construction industry at Soprema’s site in France.
more at: https://www.upm.com/about-us/for-media/releases/2023/11/upm-raflatac-partners-with-soprema-to-promote-label-waste-recycling-with-the-rafcycle-service/

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