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To learn more about Label Life and UPM Raflatac’s sustainable endeavors, L&NW sat down with Flora D’Souza, manager, Label Life, UPM Raflatac.
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Discover the benefits of using recyclable label materials that are compatible with various packaging types and recycling processes
Sustainable product development has ramped up significantly within our industry, and UPM Raflatac has unveiled numerous product lines to support demand in this area. Most recently, UPM Raflatac launched wash-off labeling solutions to help brands accelerate these recyclability targets by supporting the circular economy. In order to learn more about UPM Raflatac’s sustainable endeavors, L&NW […]
Harness the power of responsibly managed forests to grow your business, not your carbon footprint
UPM Raflatac shares valuable insights on how sustainability, brands’ strategies and market dynamics affect label choice.
With sustainable labels, brands can advance on their targets to replace packaging made of virgin fossil fuels by using renewable and recyclable alternatives.
Don’t forget about your label waste!
L&NW sits down with Patrick Park to learn how sustainability is driving decision-making throughout all levels of the supply chain.
James Allen Howell discusses the label industry's increased adoption of films and how UPM Raflatac has promoted sustainability in this area.
Protect consumer safety, build brand loyalty, reduce the risk of lost revenues or liability issues and monitor products as they travel through the supply chain. Security seals reveal whether a product has been tampered and helps patients know whether a product is authentic. Find out how to protect your brand and increase patient safety by […]
Improving circularity is not about reinventing the wheel, but rather providing solutions that fit into current recycling infrastructure. UPM Raflatac Wash-off solutions, part of our UPM Raflatac SmartCircle™ sustainable product range, offer best in class wash-off technology, maximizing the recyclability of PET containers for a truly closed loop solution.
UPM Raflatac Forest Film™ is a new kind of labeling solution that meets customer calls for renewable solutions that replace fossil-based materials. The product is a 100% wood-based solution that originates from sustainably managed forests. It utilises UPM BioVerno naphtha, developed by UPM Biofuels to give new life to residue from the pulp process. Crucially, […]
UPM Raflatac RAFNXT+ is the world’s first label material verified by the Carbon Trust to help mitigate climate change. Harnessing the power of responsibly managed forests and helping you to grow your business, not your carbon footprint.
Heat, moisture and cold can have an impact on the performance and longevity of the label. The label material you choose will be partly defined by the conditions the product is likely to face during its lifetime. Stand out, communicate essential information, enhance consumer safety, add functionality to the package and even protect the quality […]
Biofore Site™ is a UPM-wide sustainability program. It provides a framework for creating a strong sustainability culture, increasing transparency, and demonstrating UPM’s commitment to its 2030 responsibility targets. The program brings UPM’s sustainability work to a local level, empowers employees, and helps maintain a dialogue with stakeholders. The framework and site-specific scorecards have been built […]
We take a 360° approach to sustainable packaging solutions in everything we do – from responsible sourcing to manufacturing, services and design. In the world of packaging, labels matter and we are committed to our vision of labeling a smarter future– beyond fossils. By being a frontrunner company in sustainable labeling, we aim to drive […]
Our journey towards becoming one of the world’s leading suppliers of label materials began with a chemist who pushed beyond traditional solvent-based adhesives. Operating since the 1970s, we create high-performing labeling materials for branding and promotion, information and functional labeling. Today, we are committed to working towards labeling a smarter future beyond fossils.
L&NW talks to Lee Green about the environmental benefits of UPM Raflatac's new Renewal Straw and Renewal Hemp papers.
Jeff Buchanan joins L&NW to explain how UPM Raflatac RAFNXT+, which has been verified by the Carbon Trust, can boost sustainability.
Kyle Strenski, director of global business development at UPM Raflatac, highlights the environmental benefits of this new wash-off solution.
Prior to Appvion, Keen held several senior leadership roles across the industry, including president and CEO of TLMI and VP of sales, North America, at UPM Raflatac.
By: Greg Hrinya
UPM Raflatac has been renamed UPM Adhesive Materials as of June 12, 2025, and the other top stories of the week.
The name change supports the business area's strategic direction to accelerate its growth beyond label materials into graphics solutions and specialty tapes.
It showcases how UPM Raflatac and its partners are driving climate action in three focus areas: forests and land, emission reductions, and products and services.
By: Steve Katz
The Product Passport Prototypes (PPPs) will provide label converters with transparent environmental data, helping them to make informed material choices.
The collaboration continues in the Americas for the sixth consecutive year.
While the pharmaceutical industry has set ambitious targets to reduce emissions, the challenge is compounded by the special requirements of the packaging.
Other features at the booth include RAFNXT+, touted as the world's first Carbon Trust-verified labeling solution aimed at combatting climate change.
The results show that a combination of the two companies’ products performs well in a variety of challenging drug product storage conditions.
The event will feature more than 200 exhibitors, including over 60 first-time participants such as Fedrigoni, UPM Raflatac, Avery Dennison and more.
The event, which took place in Italy from February 6-7, was entirely dedicated to digital label printing and embellishment.
During the new three-year contract period, the partnership will focus on enabling the development of circular economy and promoting privately protected areas.
The swatchbooks include UPM Raflatac’s SmartChoice paper and filmic solutions.
UPM Raflatac's direct thermal products meet the recent legislation deadlines of California's Proposition 65 requirements, which require warnings for products with harmful chemicals.
Robert Taylor, Marta Suslow, and Matleena Liukkonen share their thoughts on sustainability and circularity, as well as their hopes for the future.
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