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NEWS PACKAGING

APR rolls out Design IN BRIEF

In-M old D e cor at i n g
Association (IMDA) has
Recognition program released a white paper that
asserts in-mold technologies
used for the labeling and
decoration of plastic products
The Association of Plastic are a sustainable, recyclable
Recyclers (APR) has alternative to other types of
announced the culmination labels or decoration.
of the initial rollout of its According to the association, the proliferation of single-use
Preferred Design plastic containers and plastic waste, concerns about climate
Recognition (PDR) program, change and the rising interest in a circular economy are
prompting consumers and regulators to look for ways to
which it says enables brands, reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging and
manufacturers and convert- products. The new white paper describes how in-mold
ers to receive formal APR The initial rollout of APR's Preferred Design Recognition program technologies for labeling and decorating yield recyclable
Design for Recyclability rec- and sustainable plastic packaging for a variety of markets
ognition for any complete meets the highest criteria for to fully align the PDR path- and applications. Topics include an overview of in-mold
PET, HDPE or PP packaging recyclability, according to way with the APR Design labeling advantages in recycling; a discussion of in-mold
that meets the definition of the APR Design Guide. The Guide,’ said Ruben Nance, technology’s sustainability factors in production environ-
APR program director for
ments; design guidance for recyclability and a case study
‘preferred’. organization’s design recog- PDR. ‘The APR Design for featuring a packaging application. The substrate used for
Following the addition of nition helps component and Recyclability recognition in-mold labeling (IML) and in-mold decorating (IMD) pro-
HDPE packaging constructs packaging manufacturers program now provides cesses becomes an integrated part of the finished package,
to the list of products eligible meet clients’ goals for recy- appropriate pathways for simplifying the automated sorting and washing that occur
for PDR, additional catego- clable packaging, providing manufacturers and convert- at the recycling facility by eliminating the need for chemical
ries will be added in parallel third-party validation that a ers to reliably assess the recy- removal of a paper or film label and adhesive.
to future APR Design Guide package design is compatible clability of their PET, HDPE
updates. Several paths are with the North American or PP packaging compo- Archroma, manufacturer of
specialty chemicals, has
available to achieve APR recycling system. nents, as well as creating a been awarded a Gold rating
design recognition, but all ‘This marks the end of a resource for brands to easily by EcoVadis, the global rating
paths confirm that a package 15-month effort, spanning all find recyclable packaging agency for sustainability
performance. This consoli-
or packaging component APR technical committees, options.’ dates Archroma’s position
among the top 5 percent of
Lecta to showcase facestock at the more than 130,000 com-
panies from 180 countries and 220 industries assessed by
EcoVadis against stringent criteria covering environmental
Labelexpo Americas 2024 performance, ethics, labor and human rights, and sus-
tainable procurement. Mark Garrett, group CEO, Archroma,
said: ‘Archroma has a clear sustainability strategy that
Lecta, one of the leading guides all of our efforts to develop and deliver innovative
European manufacturers and solutions that enhance people’s lives. This is encapsulated
distributors of paper for the in the ambitious environmental operations targets we
label and packaging industry, have just announced for 2030. Our enduring goal is to lead
has been preparing to show- our industry towards a more sustainable future.'
case its wide range of faces-
tock and release liners Minneapolis, US-based con-
specially designed to meet v e r t e r A WT L abe ls &
label market needs at Packaging (AWT) has intro-
Labelexpo Americas 2024. duced AWT On Demand Print
The company will present & Labeling Systems, a com-
its entire portfolio of label The company will showcase an extensive range of facestock prehensive offering of print-
facestock, consisting of Coral applications, respectively: the North American label ers, software, service, and
(uncoated paper), Creaset Linerset SCK and Linerset and packaging community at consumables including stock
(one-side coated paper), Glassine (available in yellow Labelexpo Americas 2024,’ and custom labels.The con-
Eurokote (cast-coated and white). verter will provide both blank thermal labels and highly
paper), Metalvac (metallized The company will also par- says Alain Villemure, vice embellished branded labels. AWT On Demand, formerly
paper) and Termax (thermal ticipate in the seminar organ- president of sales of Lecta ReThink Labeling, streamlines the ordering process,
paper) ranges. North America. ‘Our paper allowing customers to purchase VIP labels and supplies
From the metallized and ized by AWA (Alexander solutions are designed to from the same trusted partner that produces its primary or
thermal ranges, Lecta will Watson Associates) on meet the demanding require- industrial labels. AWT is a comprehensive label and pack-
promote Recy, a range of September 8 and 9. ments of industry applica- aging converter, capable of fulfilling all client needs. The
products made from recycled The conference will tions, and we are confident AWT On Demand team is made up of seasoned profession-
fibers. address topics related to labe- als in printers, software, and field service, all dedicated to
Lecta will also showcase its ling, release liners, printing, that they will provide our ensuring a seamless and efficient labeling process. AWT
Linerset CCK and CCK Duo and smart technology. customers with the quality On Demand expands our product offering,’ said Jack van
release liner papers for label ‘We are excited to present and performance they need den Boogaart, director of sales at AWT.
and adhesive graphic film our innovative solutions to to succeed.’
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