Day: September 19, 2022

Next generation AD CleanFlake Technology enables recycling for more rigid plastic packaging. Until recently, CleanFlake was engineered for markets that centered on PET bottles. Announced just a month ago, CleanFlake has added a version for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers across its portfolio. This latest breakthrough extends the benefits of CleanFlake technology to the second most…

The company introduced two MDO (machine-direction orientation) film products made with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. The new rMDO white and rMDO clear filmic facestocks use less resources, help to keep plastic out of the waste stream, and give packaging a more authentic look. Their recycled content creates a slightly less uniform appearance that consumers…

Eliminating the release liner and matrix account for more than half of the label waste created during label application, according to Avery Dennison. The secret? A silicone coating on the facestock so that self-wound labels won’t stick to those underneath. Without liners, there is no liner waste, no liner disposal costs, and no safety risks…