LABELLING 41 PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 ing guide consumers to place recyclable items into kerbside collection bins, when they need to check locally, bring items back to store or dispose of the packaging. APR recognition is a requirement for recyclability referenced by most EPR legislation. Nine states are debating EPR legislation for packaging in 2024. As more states continue to introduce and pass EPR legislation, prioritising APR recognition and ensuring the recyclability of packaging will be increasingly important for brands. Caustic wash-off adhesive H.B. Fuller says that its Earthic 4010N solution is the first hot melt labelling adhesive for wrap around labelling with recognition from APR for caustic wash off. It is claimed to offer easy wash-off, maintains the label securely in place across a wide temperature range, and is transparent on the label. It also has the Korean wash-off certification and European PET Cycle, allowing brands to use it for export. The company’s global product line includes H.B. Fuller Earthic 4001; a wraparound labelling grade for plastic labels on PET bottles with good wash-off performance according to PET Cycle and Returpack/ Veolia. Labels are removed and separated from the PET bottles to allow for efficient regranulation and the production of new preforms. It is suitable for labelling speeds of up to 37,000 bph. Its flexibility keeps the label in place on carbonated soft drinks across a wide temperature range, says the company. The light colour makes the adhesive barely visible on the label and bottle, meeting high standards for brand integrity and label appearance. The H.B. Fuller adhesive portfolio includes solution needs across many different areas, including labelling and multipack solutions for PET bottles and cans. www.hbfuller.com P E R F O R M A N C E D E TA I L S CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS OF COLOURS AND ADDITIVES FOR RECYCLED POLYMERS PRSE AMSTERDAM – STAND F24
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