UPM Raflatac’s Pressure Sensitive Labels Earn First-ever APR Certification for Recyclability on Natural HDPE

UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of innovative and sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, has recently earned APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition for its clear and white polypropylene (PP) labels with hotmelt, UPM Raflatac SmartCircleTM wash-off adhesive, and general-purpose acrylic adhesives.

This recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) validates that these labels meet or exceed the recycling criteria for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles in the North American recycling system. Notably, this accolade marks the first pressure-sensitive label (PSL) material certified by APR for natural HDPE.
more at: https://www.upm.com/about-us/for-media/releases/2024/09/upm-raflatacs-pressure-sensitive-labels-earn-first-ever-apr-certification-for-recyclability-on-natural-hdpe/

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