Environmentally friendly general products include our sustainable label materials from the standard collection.
In recent years, we have received an increasing number of inquiries about creating labels with environmentally friendly materials. Naturally, various manufacturers of Adhesive Paper have responded to this trend by releasing various products.
The truth is, environmentally friendly materials tend to be more expensive. However, we encourage the creation of labels with environmentally considerate materials whenever possible. In this article, we will introduce environmentally friendly label materials from our standard lineup as a reference.
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In the past, we have introduced products such as Eco Marine Tac, made from easily biodegradable biomass materials, materials with 80% recycled PET and biomass adhesive, and LIMEX, made from limestone. While these are all excellent materials that we wanted to use more and more, they are quite expensive.
Moreover, the minimum order quantities for environmentally friendly materials are often high, forcing us to purchase more than needed and increase inventory. This is not ideal from both an economic and environmental perspective. High manufacturing costs further complicate the situation, making it less truly environmentally friendly.
In reality, the unit price of environmentally friendly materials offered by manufacturers today is high, resulting in lower order volumes. These materials are unsuitable for industries like food, where low unit prices are required. We are finding it challenging to meet customer expectations in this regard.
Environmentally friendly general products
In such cases, we recommend ordering from our standard lineup of environmentally friendly general products. These materials are affordable and available in the quantities you need. Choosing from our standard lineup can be more cost-effective than opting for high-priced eco-friendly materials recommended by manufacturers.
We would like to introduce adhesive paper from our standard lineup, which has a low environmental impact.
No Need to Insist on High-cost Eco-friendly Materials
Is it necessary to use expensive eco-friendly materials? Labels are small, thin, and cover limited areas. Other measures, such as reducing container thickness or minimizing excess packaging, may be more effective in promoting environmental sustainability.
The issue with recycled materials is complex.
Creating recycled materials involves collecting, sorting, and processing waste, all of which require energy and resources. During these processes, carbon dioxide emissions and other environmental impacts occur.
Energy Consumption: Recycling waste requires a large amount of energy. Especially for metals and plastics, high-temperature processing is required, and if the energy source is fossil fuels, CO2 is emitted during the process.
Transport Costs: Collecting waste and transporting recycled materials requires trucks and ships, which also impact the environment.
While common label materials may have an environmental impact during manufacturing, they typically have lower energy consumption and transportation costs.
For these reasons, standard materials may be more cost-effective. Let us introduce environmentally friendly materials from our standard lineup.
The standard paper materials for Adhesive Paper include no-coat 55kg paper, art-coated paper, and mirror-coated paper. While paper materials are less durable than film, they are suitable for indoor use. If paper materials meet your needs, there may be no need to use costly environmentally friendly film materials. Additionally, while paper materials can be difficult to remove, they come off cleanly when using low-adhesive types.
Using paper, which eventually decomposes, is more environmentally friendly than PET, which can last indefinitely.
Introducing Film Materials
For use in wet areas or outdoors, durable film materials are necessary. We will introduce environmentally friendly films from our standard lineup.
This is the most popular material among films due to its high versatility. It is actually a synthetic paper containing biomass resin. Compared to general synthetic paper, it reduces CO2 emissions by 8%. Since it can be purchased in the required quantity, it is economically friendly as well. We recommend Yupo.
Summary of Environmentally friendly general products
If you're looking to produce environmentally friendly labels on a budget, Lintec's standard products offer cost-effective options. For paper materials, we recommend "No coat 55kg," "Art," and "Mirror" papers. For film materials, "Yupo 80μ" and "Foamed White PET" are great choices.
These materials offer a balance between environmental sustainability and affordability, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. If you have specific usage scenarios in mind, we can suggest other materials tailored to your needs. Feel free to consult with us for personalized recommendations.
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