{"id":1787,"date":"2025-02-28T06:39:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T06:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sticky.newwebsite.cloud\/?p=1787"},"modified":"2026-10-10T19:48:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T19:48:59","slug":"the-importance-of-using-environmentally-friendly-labels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stickylabels.com\/latest\/the-importance-of-using-environmentally-friendly-labels\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Using Environmentally Friendly Labels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing labels with an environmental aim is a purchasing decision, not just a design choice. Start with the packaging system you already use and ask what change you want the label to support.<\/p>\n<h2>Define the improvement you want<\/h2>\n<p>You might want to reduce waste in a short print run, use a face material with recycled content or make the label compatible with the packaging\u2019s disposal route. Those are different goals. Specify the one you need rather than asking for a generally \u201cgreen\u201d sticker.<\/p>\n<h2>Match the label to the packaging<\/h2>\n<p>Identify the container material, application surface and likely conditions. A label that falls off during use or forces you to replace the packaging may create avoidable waste. Test the proposed construction on the real item.<\/p>\n<h2>Ask the supplier useful questions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the face material, adhesive and liner made from?<\/li>\n<li>Which parts are covered by the recycled-content claim?<\/li>\n<li>Does the label suit the intended recycling or composting route?<\/li>\n<li>What evidence supports any certification claim?<\/li>\n<li>What conditions and limitations should customers be told about?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Order the right amount<\/h2>\n<p>Forecast how much packaging you will use before a design, recipe or contact detail changes. Keeping artwork versions organised and checking proofs can help prevent an unusable batch.<\/p>\n<h2>Describe the choice clearly<\/h2>\n<p>The CMA\u2019s Green Claims Code calls for clear, accurate and supported environmental claims. State the specific improvement and its limits rather than promising that a product has no environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>Compare the available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stickylabels.com\/printed-labels\/biodegradable-labels\/\">biodegradable labels<\/a>, then ask for the exact specification. For the differences between the terms, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stickylabels.com\/latest\/environmentally-friendly-labels-what-are-recycled-and-biodegradable-labels\/\">recycled, recyclable, biodegradable and compostable labels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Source<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/green-claims-code-making-environmental-claims\">Competition and Markets Authority: Green Claims Code<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing labels with an environmental aim is a purchasing decision, not just a design choice. 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