Henkel's Wash-Off Adhesive Is Compatible with PET Recycling Practices
Kanesa David — May 17, 2024 — Eco
References: henkel & globaldata
Henkel has received a certification from the cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI) for its Aquence PS 3017 RE product. This certification confirms that the brand's product is compatible with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cycling processes, allowing businesses that utilize it to dispose of PET bottles effectively without hitches in the recycling path. Aquence PS 3017 RE boasts a unique adhesive formulation engineered to deliver exceptional wash-off performance, allowing labels to be efficiently removed at lower temperatures.
“Indeed, this will be essential to help meet regulations that require a greater proportion of recycled material in plastic packaging. By ensuring that labels and adhesives are part of the solution, Henkel is helping to create a more sustainable future for plastic packaging," said Elodie Picard, Henkel's market strategy director.
Image Credit: Henkel
“Indeed, this will be essential to help meet regulations that require a greater proportion of recycled material in plastic packaging. By ensuring that labels and adhesives are part of the solution, Henkel is helping to create a more sustainable future for plastic packaging," said Elodie Picard, Henkel's market strategy director.
Image Credit: Henkel
Trend Themes
1. Certified Wash-off Adhesives - Certified wash-off adhesives, like Aquence PS 3017 RE, streamline the recycling of PET plastics by ensuring labels can be removed efficiently at lower temperatures.
2. Sustainable Packaging Solutions - Sustainable packaging solutions that include recyclable adhesives support compliance with regulations demanding higher proportions of recycled materials in plastic packaging.
3. Innovative Recycling Processes - Innovative recycling processes benefit from advanced adhesive technologies that enhance the ease and efficiency of separating labels from recyclable materials.
Industry Implications
1. Adhesive Manufacturing - Adhesive manufacturing industries can explore new market opportunities by developing formulations that improve recycling efficiency.
2. Plastic Recycling - Plastic recycling industries stand to gain from adopting adhesives that simplify the label removal process, enhancing overall recycling throughput.
3. Sustainable Packaging - Sustainable packaging industries can leverage certifications like those from cyclos-HTP to assure compliance and promote eco-friendly solutions.
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