Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Europe is introducing stricter targets on paper and card recyclingByMaryLou CostaTechnology ReporterPublished2 minutes agoIt's quite literally a sticking point. In addition, German law will also, external require stricter reporting and licensing fees.So, tackling stickies would be helpful. It requires updating, and in some cases, completely replacing, existing machinery, which can be costly and time consuming."The packaging industry has existing machines which are all designed for glue materials.
- ▪Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Europe is introducing stricter targets on paper and card recyclingByMaryLou CostaTechnology ReporterPublished2 minutes agoIt's quite literally a stic
- ▪In addition, German law will also, external require stricter reporting and licensing fees.So, tackling stickies would be helpful.
- ▪It requires updating, and in some cases, completely replacing, existing machinery, which can be costly and time consuming."The packaging industry has existing machines which are all designed for glue materials.
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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Europe is introducing stricter targets on paper and card recyclingByMaryLou CostaTechnology ReporterPublished2 minutes agoIt's quite literally a sticking point. While paper or cardboard packaging might on its own be recyclable, the presence of a label, a seal or a coating can negate that.That's because non-recyclable adhesives, or "stickies" as they are known as in the industry, can cause damage to recycling machinery, make the resulting batch of recycled paper inferior, or even cause a batch of paper to be recycled to be rejected, according to scientists, external at NC State University.And that's a shame as paper is one of the most recycled materials in Europe - with around 74% of paper and board…
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