New Biodegradable Hot Melt Adhesives Launched This Year
Power Adhesives claims to have developed the ‘world’s first’ fully-certified biodegradable, shaped hot melt adhesive with the aim of boosting the environmental credentials of its product portfolio. The certified tecbond 214B adhesive claims to break down in prolonged exposure to oxygen, ultraviolet light, and heat. The long-chain polymers in the polymers are broken down to […]
What’s the Difference Between Biodegradable, Recyclable, and Compostable?
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says waste terms such as ‘biodegradable’ and ‘compostable’ seen in product ads, are confusing and potentially misleading. The ASA – which has the job of making sure that advertisements do not mislead the public – says that people often buy products which they believe are green choices and environmentally friendly, […]
Study says ‘Biodegradable’ Teabags are not Bio-degradable
Researchers say labelling should be improved to make clear teabags shouldn’t be thrown away in domestic compost heaps. Some teabags manufactured using plastic alternatives do not degrade in soil and have the potential to harm terrestrial species, a new study has shown. Researchers say as we move to reduce our use of plastics these new […]
Don’t Let Covid Side-line Eco-friendly Labels
There’s no doubt that the novel coronavirus has drastically changed the way we work, learn, interact, and shop. Over the past 2 years, we have had no choice but to adjust to our “new normal” in an effort to curb COVID-19 transmission while keeping the economy alive. That’s been no small feat, to be sure, […]
Eco-friendly Benefits of Biodegradable
A lot of consumers nowadays are very particular about using environment-friendly products. They believe that by patronizing eco-friendly brands, they are able to contribute on making the best choices for environmental conservation efforts. More than producing green products, it is also a must to consider having biodegradable labels in labelling your merchandise. Biodegradable labelling simply […]
The Various Environmentally Friendly Labels
There’s a growing push for more environmentally friendly products and packaging. Labels are often a forgotten piece of packaging, but they are important in your quest to be more environmentally friendly. Consumers are more discerning, and you don’t want to lose their business because of your labels. Environmentally friendly. Eco-friendly. Sustainable. What do they all […]
Jump on the Sustainability Train
While “sustainability” as a strategic initiative encompasses much more than packaging (social, economic and environmental factors must all be considered), packaging is the one touchpoint all consumers, value chain partners, investors and retailers will see. Brand decisions lead back to the customer. 34% of baby boomers, 46% of Gen Xers and 75% of millennials “definitely […]
Sustainable Product Labels
Labelservice are major suppliers of biodegradable and compostable labels to the all industries. Catering for short run multiple sort work, or large production runs, we can supply a range of face papers and add finishes to suit all of your packaging. Biodegradable labels are available on paper and synthetic materials, including cane sugar paper and […]
Labelling Eco-Friendly Products
In order to label your products as biodegradable or compostable, you first need to understand what biodegradable and compostable products entail. First of all, biodegradable and compostable do not mean the same thing. compostable products must break down to carbon monoxide, water, and inorganic compounds. Compostable products provide nutrients to the soil and are able […]
Let’s All Do Less Harm
Sustainability has long been on the radar of everyday consumers and an increasing sector of consumers—especially Generation Z, or those born in the mid-to late-90s—are willing to change their spending habits to support environmentally friendly products. A lot goes into the production and marketing of eco-friendly goods, but everyone will hit the shelves in some […]
