Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Packaging and packaging waste are high priorities for food, beverage and packaging producers alike, as consumers grow increasingly conscious and aware of how their purchasing choices have an impact on waste and the environment. Consumers expect producers to offer more sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging options that are widely recyclable or reusable.

Global brands and product and packaging producers are committed to making substantial changes to their packaging designs, material choices and production lines while following the waste hierarchy approach of prevent, reduce, recycle, reuse, recover and disposal.

At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to sustainability and strive to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising future generations. With our sustainable packaging approach, we are supporting our customers and their sustainability goals by creating products that reduce energy usage, minimize material usage and waste, increase operational efficiencies, offer possibilities for new designs and more.

Learn about our sustainable packaging solutions by selecting from the options below. If your needs are not met by the list below, contact us. We would delight in discussing your needs and identifying how we can help you introduce new sustainable solutions to the market. You also can learn about our corporate sustainability here.

 
carbon-neutral Near Carbon Neutral Packaging Adhesive
There is only one Earth, and we have a responsibility to protect it. It is the right, kind, and ethical thing to do.  That is why we have developed Advantra® Earthic™ 9370 near carbon neutral packaging adhesive.
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Fiber Based Tear Tapes Open Sesame® Fiber-based Tear Tapes
Introducing Open Sesame® fiber-based tear tapes, a sustainable solution for e-commerce packaging. The product adds usable fiber to the recycling stream and supports plastic-free packaging goals, enhancing the consumer experience.
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PET Bev Labeling PET Beverage Labeling
H.B. Fuller's Earthic™ adhesives are approved by PETCycle, Returpack and Veolia to enable the recycling/reuse of PET bottles to improve PET material streams, with strong caustic label wash-off achieved as per PETCycle standards.
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Highway High Mileage Bonding
H.B. Fuller’s high-mileage adhesives, such as Full-Care® 6202 for the positioning application, allows our customers to reduce adhesive consumption by up to 20% along with improving performance across all key garment materials.
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Low Temperature Adhesives Low Temperature Adhesives
H.B. Fuller’s low-application-temperature adhesives drive sustainability and safety for absorbent hygiene product manufacturers. Our products, like Full-Care® 5221, offer secure bonding and minimize the risk of substrate staining.
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Two people cheers the drink Multipack Bundling Solutions
Brand owners are now seeking alternative multi-pack bundling solutions for aluminum cans and liquid cartons to reduce waste. H.B. Fuller solutions help replace plastic rings and stretch wrap with adhesives and recyclable materials.
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palletizing solutions Palletizing Solutions
H.B. Fuller offers palletization adhesives as an earth-friendly alternate to plastic stretch wrap for reducing excess packaging. The adhesive grips corrugated cases and shrink-wrapped bottles to prevent load shift during transit.
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paper cups Paper Cups
H.B. Fuller offers sustainable adhesive and coating solutions for the paper cup industry. Our water-based barrier coatings enable cups to be recycled, while Advantra® hot melt provides superior bonding and thermal stability.
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paper straws Paper Straws
Consumers demand low-impact alternates to plastic packaging, particularly in straws. H.B. Fuller products, including Swift®tak, offer superior durability, three-hour liquid resistance, and compliance with food contact regulations.
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Beer bottles on assembly line Glass Bottle Labeling

H.B. Fuller® Earthic™ adhesives: Elevate glass bottle labeling with enhanced sustainability, reduced costs and outstanding performance.

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snacks Water-Based Barrier Coatings
H.B. Fuller’s water-based barrier coatings are a sustainable alternative to polyethylene (PE) coatings for paper-based packaging. They improve recyclability, provide moisture resistance, and comply with food contact regulations.
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