Sustainability Series: Using Recycled Materials for Labels and Packaging

Gina Lisella • May 09, 2023
Druids Grove Veganwhip 100% PCW label

In our blog last week, we broke down some of the ways we can help you create sustainable packaging by making your packaging recyclable. In case you missed it, we created a convenient easy-to-follow guide about some common primary packaging containers and the combination of label materials to use with them so your packaging can be recycled effectively. You can read the post in its entirety here.


Today our topic is how to make label and packaging choices that include recycled and sustainable materials. Dion Label Printing offers many label materials that are made up of recycled content or other materials that are more sustainably sourced.


 We have a wide variety of materials made from different amounts of post-consumer waste (PCW) material available, from 30% PCW to 100% PCW material. In this article we discuss PCW material and what it means for your sustainability, business, and design goals in detail; generally speaking, however, we can work with you on your specific needs so substituting PCW material for new material won’t cause a major upheaval for you.


Some popular materials we offer with PCW content include:
  • Clear, white, or silver BOPP
  • Clear, white, or silver polyester
  • Semigloss and dairy grade paper
  • Textured and specialty paper


Lately we’ve also been able to source more label materials with liners comprised of recycled content as well. We’re now proud to offer PCW materials that come on a rPET liner which contains 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. We’ve even sourced a label liner that boasts 90% PCR content. We also have access to inks and adhesives comprised of renewable content.


Sustainability is something we take seriously, and we know you do too. Whether you're new to sustainable packaging solutions or have been committed to sustainable practices for years, the experts at Dion Label Printing will help you find the right option for your brand and application. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to discuss a custom sustainable solution that will work for your product, brand, budget, and design.


And don’t forget to check in next week to learn about how we can help you reduce your packaging.

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