NCCO International Sustainability in product packaging and labeling is key to a greener, brighter future for both manufacturing companies and their consumers.
Why are labels so important? When recyclable products with non-recyclable labels attached are sent to be recycled, the labels usually have to be removed in some way – typically burned off – which uses up energy and contributes to its own set of environmental problems. In other cases, if the label cannot be effectively removed, the packaging is simply thrown away.
While some business owners might wonder if it’s necessary to focus on sustainability, there are numerous benefits to switching to sustainable labeling and packaging alternatives. Not only does it signal to your customers that you’re committed to helping the planet, boosting your brand image, and potentially enticing a new customer base, it’s also a sound investment as environmental regulations are introduced across the country. As many of these sustainable label solutions come from recycled materials, they can even save your business money on the front end.
Sustainable Label Materials
Labels are often thought of solely for logo, branding, and informational purposes. But choosing the label material that best suits your business needs can be one of the most important features.
Clear Labels: A Recyclable, Sustainable Solution
Clear product labels and stickers are the perfect, sustainable solution for your clear logo, branding, and information label needs. These are high-quality clear polypropylene labels, which means they offer a transparent “no label” look that shows off your product, they are durable and flexible, and they adhere securely to all types of food containers and packaging, product branding, and all other labeling applications.
What you can expect from clear labels:
• Water and tear-resistant
• Features a strong, permanent adhesive
• Made from completely recyclable #5 polypropylene
Clear DateCodeGenie labels enhance packaged food items with a premium look while still including all the details and branding needed. The transparency of the labels offers a crisp, clear imprint, with the added benefit of recyclability.
Kraft Paper Labels: Made From Recycled Materials
Kraft is an un-laminated, opaque brown paper label material that has a rustic, all-natural feel. It uses 100% recycled and 50% post-consumer content, which means this rustic brown label paper shows customers your commitment to environmental responsibility and elevates your eco-friendly branding. There is no varnish or other covering to block its unique, textured finish, giving it an artisan, hand-crafted vibe as well as that of a high-quality luxury product.
Even better? These custom brown kraft labels and stickers are also high-quality, with a durable adhesive that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, from -65 to +180 F, and are flexible for any product or business use you might need them for – artisan coffee and hand-crafted foods, hand-made soaps, high-end pet products, and organic product packaging as they apply well to plastic, glass, paper, bags, boxes, and corrugated cardboard.
What you can expect from Kraft paper labels:
- Cost-effective
- Sustainable – made from 100% recycled and 50% post-consumer content
- Give your products a rustic, natural, high-quality feel
Sustainable Label Solutions for a Sustainable Future
With concerns about climate change and other ecological problems continuing to rise, the number businesses looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprints and support environmental initiatives is rising as well. Sustainable labeling and packaging is one of the simplest and most effective changes you can make.
At the end of the day, there is more we can all be doing to help support the world around us. Labels are just one small part of a greater whole – but an important one.
NCCO is here to help, supporting your business, and the planet, simultaneously.