During PLMA “The World of Private Label” in Amsterdam on 21 and 22 May, Siegwerk, supplier of printing inks for labels and packaging applications, presented its newest development project as part of the recyclate initiative of Werner & Mertz.
Together with the other partners of the recyclate initiative – Mondi, Der Grüne Punkt and ALPA – Siegwerk used this trade show to demonstrate the possibilities of a more effective recycling system and visualize mutual engagement in the development of sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions in more detail.
Gold status
Since 2016, Siegwerk has worked closely with Werner & Mertz and the first result was a sustainable, low migration UV offset ink series for printing Werner & Mertz labels. Sicura NutriEco was the first printing ink to be awarded the golden status of the Cradle to Cradle Material Health Certification. This indicates that the printed ink layer is harmless to people and the environment and that the printed product packaging can be safely recycled in the currently established material cycles, Siegwerk explains.
Cradle to Cradle
With the cooperative project presented at the PLMA, the focus is now on developing another sustainable printing ink according to the Cradle to Cradle principle. This time, the ink shall be used for a new, completely recyclable stand-up bag, which was developed as part of the recyclate initiative in cooperation with Mondi, a packaging and paper company, using the Design for Recycling approach.
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