UPM Raflatac achieves APR Critical Guidance Recognition for HDPE container label materials

UPM Raflatac recently announced that the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has recognized its PE and PP pressure sensitive label materials with general-purpose acrylic adhesive for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers as meeting or exceeding the most strict APR HDPE Critical Guidance criteria for recyclability. Achieving this Critical Guidance Recognition is an important step in UPM Raflatac’s ongoing quest to label a smarter future beyond fossils. These white and clear PP and PE label materials combined with multipurpose acrylic adhesives are part of UPM Raflatac’s SmartCircle portfolio of labeling materials that enable recyclability of packaging and promote the circular economy. The Critical Guidance Recognition means the label materials are proven to be compatible with standard HDPE container recycling practices. They are suitable for a variety of end-uses, including food and home and personal care. cropped image of girl applying shower gel on wisp of bast “It is a great honor to achieve APR Critical Guidance Recognition for our PE and PP labeling solutions for HDPE,” says Oona Koski, manager, Sustainability, UPM Raflatac. “At UPM Raflatac, we…

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