Labelstock supplier VPF recently added to its assortment with an eco-friendly self-adhesive label made from an innovative alternative to wood. Rather than being made from a base of wood, as most paper products are, the unique new label is made from grass paper, which can be created from a readily available, abundantly renewable resource.
The paper contains 50% of sundried fresh fibers, which means that less energy and water is needed to produce the product—VPF notes that less than a liter of water is needed for each ton of grass fiber pulp. Additionally, grass paper is recyclable, compostable and can easily be printed with conventional methods.
The applications for this environmentally friendly self-adhesive label are virtually endless, as well as approved for direct food contact.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Labels
- The use of alternative materials for labels presents an opportunity to minimize environmental impact.
- Grass Paper
- Innovative materials like grass paper can change the way paper products are made and provide eco-friendly alternatives.
- Recyclable and Compostable Packaging
- Consumer demand for sustainable packaging provides businesses with an opportunity to innovate in this space.
Who This Affects Most
- Packaging
- The packaging industry can adapt to eco-friendly labels and materials to both meet consumer demand and reduce environmental impact.
- Labeling
- The labeling industry can add alternative materials like grass paper to their offering, catering to businesses looking for eco-friendly alternatives.
- Food and Beverage
- Direct food contact approved labels with eco-friendly materials like grass paper provide an opportunity for businesses to align with sustainable values and appeal to conscious consumers.
