PET Beverage Labeling
PET Recycling Certified Adhesives
Every year, millions of PET beverage bottles are purchased, used once, and then discarded, either for recycling or to end up in landfill. To drive the shift toward a circular plastics economy, guidelines and regulations are being implemented.
To meet targets of plastic recycling, consumption reduction, and PCR* mandates, PET beverage bottle design must support efficient recycling into high-quality PET. This requires ensuring that the paper or film label can be easily detached during the hot caustic washing process.
*PCR – post consumer recycled content
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PET certified adhesive solutions for Americas
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PET certified adhesive solutions for Europe
Association Memberships
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) helps companies across the plastics recycling value chain with design for recycling guidelines, certification and more. H.B. Fuller is actively participating in working groups to further the exchange of science-based information throughout the value chain. The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) collaborate with their members, which include H.B. Fuller, to understand shifting legislation and needs that affect the U.S. packaging industry. Efforts include continued educational outreach and creating clear guidelines, such as APR’s Design® Guide, which ensures products are truly recycling compatible. How2Recycle labels on packaging guide consumers to place recyclable items into curbside collection bins, when they need to check locally, bring items back to store or dispose of the packaging.
