UPM Raflatac shows sustainable labeling at Labelexpo

UPM Raflatac, supplier of sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, will showcase its latest products for sustainable labeling at Labelexpo Europe 2023, taking place in Brussels, Belgium on  September 11-14.  

At UPM Raflatac’s stand 5D41, visitors will have the opportunity to explore its latest products and find learn about sustainable alternatives and closing the packaging materials loop. Visitors can experience the PureCycle label wash-off qualities in action in a wash-off demonstration. The PureCycle paper label wash-off solutions are designed to enhance PET and HDPE recycling. The company will also show Rêverie 3 label material collection for wine, spirits and beverage end-use. The collection uses recycled fibers in aesthetically attractive labels and demonstrates, via unique collaborations with five leading Spanish designers for sustainable designs. 

Visitors can also discover UPM Raflatac’s Ocean Action label material made with Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) waste. The materials are developed for home and personal care, food, and beverage end-uses. 

In addition, UPM Raflatac will showcase its CarbonNeutral product portfolio which now cover the entire lifecycle of the label. The development builds on UPM Raflatac's Life Cycle Assessment service, Label Life, which recently received a new certificate of validity from leading international assurance service provider, Dekra.   

UPM Raflatac’s CarbonNeutral certified products include the linerless label range designed for all direct thermal linerless main end uses, including hospitality, e-commerce and logistics, and grocery retail. At the stand visitors can experience linerless labeling in action. The CarbonNeutral certified products also include pressure-sensitive labels in the lower-carbon range RAFNXT+ designed for a variety of labels used in food, logistics, and home care packaging.