Are Your Labels Truly Compostable? How to Avoid Misleading Biodegradable Claims
Sustainability claims are under more scrutiny than ever, especially in the packaging sector. With increasing pressure to cut waste, many businesses have turned to compostable labels as a greener solution. The term “compostable” is often misunderstood or misused, which can lead to misleading claims and regulatory problems. For a label to be truly compostable, it […]
The Science Behind Compostable Labels – and How to Choose the Right One
As demand for sustainable packaging grows, compostable labels are gaining attention as an eco-friendly alternative. But what makes a label compostable, and how do you ensure it aligns with your packaging and environmental goals? What Makes a Label Compostable? A compostable label must break down into non-toxic components-carbon dioxide, water, and biomass—within a specific time […]
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, […]
Biodegradable Materials for Your Labels
Many companies are working towards greater environmental sustainability and that’s commonly driven by consumers. Going green is the desire of many consumers. One of the common measures used by the label printing industry towards the conservation of the environment is increased investment in biodegradable materials. Materials are deemed biodegradable when they can be broken down […]
Biodegradable Paper and Fully Repulpable Adhesive
The benefits to using recyclable/recoverable paper in the production of packaging, labels, and other printed products are many. They include the reduction in the use of virgin timber, to be replaced by recycled wood pulp and other wood products, the cultivation of stands of timber specifically to be harvested for paper production, leaving other climax […]
Eco-Friendly Packaging Doesn’t Mean Much without Eco-Friendly Labels
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. If your brand is making the switch to selling environmentally friendly products, it’s important that your customized labels say so. However, with […]
Sugarcane Labels Can be Alluring and Eco-Friendly
We’re all trying to pitch in for the environment wherever we can and even a label can make a difference. Sugarcane paper is more eco-friendly to produce than wood-pulp paper. It also biodegrades faster and returns nutrients to the soil. These qualities make it an excellent choice for using to produce compostable packaging and labels. […]
Be Part of the Solution with Biodegradable Labels
There is so much harm being done to our environment, especially with plastic, that biodegradable packaging and labelling are become more common. It may be a small contribution to the problem but using biodegradable labels can become a significant change if everyone uses them. Biodegradable labels are not labels that are made from plant-sourced or […]