Recycling label waste with RafCycle

How to bring circular economy to packaging labels?

The global waste issue is real. The impact of the linear use of materials drives climate change. For brands, this reality is felt through tightening sustainability regulation and consumer trends. In the process of labeling products, the label release liner is an often overlooked waste stream. UPM Raflatac is here with a hands-on recycling solution that enables the circular economy and has a positive climate impact. We already have more than 250 partners worldwide with us on this journey towards pure circularity.

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With tightening sustainability regulations and consumers demanding more sustainable solutions, you might not know how to deal with label waste. In the process of labeling products, the label release liner is an often overlooked waste stream. With RafCycle, you can put those valuable raw materials into better use, even as closed loop solutions where the waste is used to create new label materials.

RafCycle is label release liner waste recycling at its simplest. Collect your waste, and we will arrange a pickup and take care of it for you. Whenever needed, you will have access to hands-on support by our experts tailored for your specific needs.

Beyond the simplicity and the service, RafCycle unleashes real business impact, from concrete cost savings to helping you reach your sustainability goals. You can also take full advantage of those tangible sustainability actions in your own storytelling and marketing.

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How does RafCycle work?

Perfecting circularity is this simple:

Step 1. Collect your liner waste.

Step 2. Let us know once your agreed amount is full.

We’ll handle the pick-up and transform the waste into either new label materials, paper or PET products, or other innovative circular solutions.