There are many ways to make custom printed labels greener. One great way is to reduce the amount of waste created when they are made. A great way to reduce waste is with the use of a digital press. When a digital press is used you do not have output film positives created and no solvents used in making the plates. A printer which used a closed loop system that recycles ink also means less material that is sent to a landfill.
Another method of making custom labels greener is to use papers made from recycled materials. These papers will include information on their labels which indicates they have a particular amount of Post Consumer Waste. You can find these types of papers in a wide array of colors and finishes and work wonderfully for printing.
You could also think about using 100% compostable label materials. These papers are designed to compost quickly and completely and will not leave any plastic residues. Polyactic Acid is one of these compostable materials. This face stock comes in either clear or white and is produced from corn. It is produced from a plant source which is very renewable and makes a good substitute form both polypropylene and polyester.
Acetate is a versatile label film that quickly composts. This strong paper is wonderful for labels. It is also produced from a resource which is renewable. There are many renewable materials that are great for printing custom labels. One such material is Fasson Tree Free which is a facestock made from cotton linters, bamboo pulp and sugar cane.
Another good environmentally friendly product is the 40# Natural Kraft Liner. Even though it is not bleached is performs wonderfully for die cutting and stripping. This product is used for many different printing applications in addition to custom labels. To ensure you are getting a green product buy from a company which sells products which have been certified by a forest conservation agency like the Sustainable Forestry Initiative or the Forest Stewardship Council.
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