UPM Adhesive Materials has introduced the new UPM ProCycle portfolio of recycling compatible label solutions. The portfolio brings together advanced adhesive technologies and circular products in a coherent offer to help converters and packaging brand owners select solutions that deliver recognized recyclability performance.

The label materials currently included in the portfolio are suited for rigid PET and HDPE packaging. The solutions are most applicable for beverage, food, and home and personal care applications. The adhesive technologies, such as wash-off, ensure that materials separate cleanly during mechanical plastic recycling. This includes washing and grinding, which supports high-quality recyclate.

UPM designed the UPM ProCycle solutions to deliver consistent adhesion, efficient converting, and high print quality for plastics, fiber and glass packaging. All packaging types and markets externally recognize these products as recycling compatible. Meanwhile, independent testing assures specific label functionalities such as clean release. 

“As packaging recyclability requirements and regulations evolve, UPM ProCycle helps converters and brands navigate the changes and stay compliant. UPM’s adhesive and sustainability experts have backed these products. Therefore, the portfolio makes it easy to select label solutions for recyclability performance,” states Suvi Rasa, manager of Circularity and Sustainable Product Design, UPM Adhesive Materials. 

The portfolio will continue to expand with adhesive technologies and label products, addressing evolving circular packaging needs.