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169 - Tim Bohlke talks sustainability in the label industry!

People of Packaging · 29 Nov 2022 · 20m

What this episode covers

Tim Bohlke, Director of Sustainability at Resource Label Group (RLG), discusses the critical role of label materials in recycling streams, specifically focusing on clean-flake adhesives and the impact of paper labels on PET recycling. He explains how compliance with Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) design guides is essential for ensuring labels detach properly during washing, and highlights the industry's shift toward compostable materials driven by upcoming California legislation like SB 54. Bohlke emphasizes that brand owners must proactively educate consumers and collaborate with converters to solve waste recovery challenges rather than treating sustainability as an afterthought.

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Resource Label Group, Avery Dennison, Spark Packaging
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TLMI, Association of Plastic Recyclers, SB 54, BPI

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