Siegwerk, manufacturer of inks and coatings; Multi-Plastics, producer of custom plastic solutions; and Tripack, manufacturer of shrink sleeve solutions, have united their expertise to unveil an APR approved fully recyclable shrink sleeve water bottle project for the English Mountain Spring Water Company at Labelexpo Americas 2024.
For the project, Multi-Plastics provided its Envirocycle 30 percent post-consumer recyclate PET shrink sleeve film for the structural integrity of the recyclable water bottle – enhancing the quality of recycling processes, preventing clumping, reducing the environmental footprint. Siegwerk’s Cirkit de-inking primer technology, combined with Sicura Orbis ink technology, to wash off in combination with the deinking primer, ensures a clean and uncontaminated PET flake with minimal impact on wash water. Tripack enabled the seamless integration of PET shrink sleeves onto PET bottles, establishing a sustainable packaging solution that prioritises efficiency and eco-consciousness.
The shrink sleeves were printed using a PET film with 30 percent post-consumer recyclate which enhances the overall commitment toward achieving a higher standard of environmental responsibility. The collaboration created this shrink sleeve label based on the APR approved design guidelines. This included shrink sleeve material and inks that meet the APR standards for preferred design recognition.
