When people talk about packaging designed for recycling, they usually think first of bottles, containers, or closures. But labels are becoming an increasingly important part of the equation. On plastic packaging, they can influence how effectively a material stream is processed in recycling.

If labels—and especially the printing inks they carry—can be removed under defined recycling conditions, the quality of the recovered recyclate improves. That is putting a topic into sharper focus for both label converters and end users: self-adhesive materials that not only perform in converting and application, but also support Design for Recycling.

At Interpack in Düsseldorf, Germany (Hall 8A, Booth D11), HERMA is presenting a broad portfolio that shows how support for recycling, practical performance, and cost-efficiency can be combined more effectively than ever.

Most recently, the company received a significantly expanded certification from…