# 169 - Tim Bohlke talks sustainability in the label industry!

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2022-11-29
- Length: 20m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-29-169-tim-bohlke-talks-sustainability-in-the-label-industry
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/169-tim-bohlke-talks-sustainability

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-29-169-tim-bohlke-talks-sustainability-in-the-label-industry#t=0) Introduction and Sponsor Reads
- [2:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-29-169-tim-bohlke-talks-sustainability-in-the-label-industry#t=168) Tim Bohlke Joins and Discusses Role at Resource Label Group
- [6:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-29-169-tim-bohlke-talks-sustainability-in-the-label-industry#t=419) The Importance of Clean-Flake Adhesives and APR Guidelines
- [11:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-29-169-tim-bohlke-talks-sustainability-in-the-label-industry#t=678) Brand Responsibility and Consumer Education on Label Waste
- [14:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-11-29-169-tim-bohlke-talks-sustainability-in-the-label-industry#t=860) Future Trends: Compostable Materials and California SB 54 Legislation

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Resource Label Group (company)
- Avery Dennison (company)
- TLMI (other)
- Association of Plastic Recyclers (other)
- Spark Packaging (company)
- SB 54 (other)
- BPI (other)

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