Avery Dennison’s BOPP films for HDPE recycling certified under APR protocol

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials announced that its Clear Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film portfolio has been certified to comply with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) critical guidance protocol for HDPE recycling. According to the company, Avery Dennison BOPP portfolio is the first to pass testing, and it is committed to expanding the portfolio of film materials with pressure-sensitive emulsion acrylic adhesives that meet the APR HDPE critical guidance moving forward. The announcement gives brands in the personal care and beauty space, as well as other segments that use Avery Dennison clear BOPP films on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastics, validation that the labels stay with the container without impacting the recycling process. Avery Dennison is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio…

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