Today we’re thinking about shrink sleeve label recyclability and their environmental impact. Are shrink sleeves recyclable? We’re detailing a couple of ways to improve the sustainability of your shrink sleeve label production. Read on for more!

Recently, Walmart revealed new initiatives to reduce plastic waste in their operations by targeting their private label suppliers’ packaging. Working towards a reduction in their environmental impact, the global retailer has set new goals to reduce plastic waste, make recycling easier for consumers, and to encourage compostable packaging alternatives. All this points towards a greater emphasis on sustainability in packaging.

Is your label’s adhesive recyclable? Today on the Derksen Co. blog, we’re talking about Recycling Compatible Adhesives (RCAs) and the evolution of recyclable labels. As part of our Sustainability 101 posting series, we’re covering this component of label production and talking about how you can improve your label’s impact by integrating environmentally-friendly adhesives into your label production.

What does sustainability mean in the context of label production? We’re tackling this topic in a series of posts on our blog. This week’s topic: Eco Packaging and the Importance of Sustainable Label Materials. Read on to find out more about label substrates and their environmental impact and learn how you can make environmentally conscious decisions when choosing your label design.