Demand for clean recycled PET for packaging is increasing.

PET is a clear, strong, lightweight plastic generally used for food, beverage, home, and personal care packaging. PET can easily be identified by the #1 in the triangular “chasing arrows” code, which is usually found molded into the bottom or side of the container.  

Many brands that use PET for packaging have targets of reaching 100% recyclability by 2025. While PET is fully recyclable, incompatible label materials and adhesives affect the recycling process and contaminate the recycling stream, thus making it difficult for companies to meet their goals. Incompatible label materials and adhesives impact the recycling process and contaminate the recycling stream. Wash-Away Labels from Adcraft Labels are the way forward in maximizing the recyclability of PET recycling.

Benefits of Wash-Away Labels

The use of Wash-Away Labels is essential for ensuring PET products are recyclable. A Wash-Away Label can be removed easily and will not disrupt the recycling process.

Wash-Away Labels separate cleanly from PET flake during the standard PET recycling process
Adcraft’s Wash-Away Labels separate cleanly from PET containers and float during the washing process allowing high-value, clean recycled PET flakes to be recovered. The use of Wash-Away Labels is particularly important for ensuring PET products are recyclable. A Wash-Off Label can be removed easily and will not disrupt the recycling process.

Wash-Away Labels are the Solution

• Best in class wash-off technology to maximize the recyclability of PET containers. The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has recognized Wash-Away Labels as exceeding their strict standards for recyclable label products.
• Wash Away Labels are identical in quality and performance to traditional label solutions
• Wash Away Labels deliver high performance in challenging environments without sacrificing recyclability
• Wash Away Labels are ideal for food, beverage, home, and personal care packaging using PET containers

Adcraft’s Wash Away Labels are available in clear, white, and metalized materials to suit a range of decoration needs.

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