Henkel Adhesive Technologie wants to promote the global recycling of self-adhesive labels and has therefore joined CELAB. The association is committed to a global circular economy for labels.
The initiative founded in October 2020 CELAB (Circular Economy for Labels) has set itself the goal of Improve the sustainability of self-adhesive labels and the Material recycling of all components to make this possible. At CELAB, the specialist for solutions in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings works together with other companies along the value chain. The aim is to support regional initiatives and promote the universal introduction of industry-wide best practices to enable global solutions.
„To truly rethink packaging and thereby create a sustainable circular economy, the entire value chain must work together. This is precisely why we are now one of the first members to join CELAB. We look forward to coordinating and utilising our global resources together with the producers of self-adhesive labels.“ Brian Lawrence, Business Development Director at Handle
„We have a Association for the development of recycling solutions with a global focus is needed,“ explains Paul Nathanson, Senior Director at Bracewell LLP and speaker at CELAB. „In response to increased consumer expectations, brand owners today are communicating their Commitment to sustainability to reduce the CO2 footprint. With the increasing recycling capacities that are gradually being created through innovations from suppliers, manufacturers, disposal companies, recyclers and others, we see great opportunities to accelerate cooperation with partners along the industrial value chain for a circular economy.“
CELAB for standardised solutions
With regional groups in Europe and North America, CELAB Standardised solutions The aim of the project is to promote awareness of the major differences in production processes and recycling capabilities in different markets. Various areas of work deal with matrix and release liner recycling, including analysing technical issues, the Promotion of recycling networks, interaction with government supervisory authorities and educating the industry and the public.
According to Henkel, packaging adhesives from Henkel are developed with a strong focus on the needs of consumers. Among other things, the products enable labelling solutions for safe and sustainable packaging.
Source: Henkel Adhesive Technologies
