Sustainable Labels

Hemp Paper 90 g/m²

Discover the natural beauty and rustic elegance of labels made from hemp paper. Each label tells a story of sustainability and environmental awareness, as it is made from one of the oldest and most sustainable fibres in the world. Benefit from the organic texture of this material and combine timeless charm with environmental awareness.
Ideal for companies in the organic food, and sustainable fashion sectors. Labels made from hemp paper convey an ecological image and are perfect for products that emphasise environmental compatibility and naturalness.

• made from 50% hemp fibres
• FSC® Mix Credit

Ocean Bound PP Film 48 µm

• white glossy
• transparent glossy

Dive into the depths of the ocean with our labels made from Ocean Bound material. The texture of the material reflects the purity and beauty of the oceans and makes each label a statement in favour of protecting our seas.
Suitable for companies that want to emphasise their commitment to environmental protection, especially in the food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care and sustainable fashion sectors. Ideal for products that are to have a connection to nature and the sea.

• Made from recycled plastic waste disposed of by the sea
• Waste from beach and coastal regions in Asia
• Identical properties to our standard PP films

Grass Paper 80 g/m²

Experience the lightness and natural look of grass paper labels. The grass fibres give each label an individual structure. The colour shade can also vary slightly from batch to batch.
Perfect for companies that want to convey a sustainable message, especially in the areas of organic products, natural cosmetics and environmentally friendly packaging. Grass paper labels go well with products that emphasise naturalness and environmental friendliness.

• made from 30 % grass fibre
• FSC® Mix Credit
• natural colours, colour shade may vary
• 20 % CO2 savings*
• 99 % reduction in water consumption*
• 97 % reduction in energy consumption*

*compared to regular pulp production

Bio-Based PE Film 80 µm

Bio-based PE film offers excellent transparency and durability while making a statement for a pioneering approach to packaging materials. These labels combine environmental friendliness and innovative technology.
The material is particularly suitable for product labels that require a high level of transparency and durability while emphasising environmental considerations.

• >87% ISCC-certified polyethylene
• obtained from non-fossil fuel sources (e.g. used cooking oil)

Recycled Coat 90 g/m²

Give your labels a second chance with our Recycled Coat option. These labels tell a story of circular economy. With its lightly textured surface, the material is suitable for companies that prioritise the ideas of circular economy and sustainability. Particularly in the packaging, cosmetics and household product sectors these labels help emphasise your product’s environmental friendliness and contribution to waste prevention.

• Consists of 99 % recycled fibres
• FSC® Mix Credit

Wash-Off Film 45 µm

Discover the versatility and sustainability of Wash Off film for your labels. Ideal for reusable packaging and returnable containers, these labels can easily be reused and support your efforts to provide sustainable packaging solutions. With premium print quality and complete washability, these labels demonstrate your commitment to innovative and environmentally friendly materials.
Labels made from this material are ideal for products that are easy to clean and reuse.

• 30 % recycled material
• 100 % recyclable
• residue-free removal of labels (when bottles/jars are washed in a hot (75-80°C) alkaline solution)

Cotton White 120 g/m²

These 100% cotton labels exude timeless beauty and sophistication while emphasising your commitment to quality and sustainability. Thanks to the velvety texture and bright white colour, they give your products an incomparable elegance.
Perfect for companies that want to emphasise a high-quality and luxurious aesthetic, especially in the high-end food and beverage, luxury cosmetics and high-end fashion sectors. These labels are ideal for products that need to convey an exclusive look and an environmentally conscious image.

• 100% cotton
• FSC® Mix Credit
• Distinctive, velvety surface

Please note: Due to the high stiffness caused by the grammage, this material is not recommended for labelling small diameters, especially neck labels.

Production in our label printing company is optimised as far as possible according to ecological aspects. We take into account environmentally relevant aspects for the printing of your adhesive labels:

With our HP Indigo, we print in a CO2-reduced manner and, unlike offset printing, thanks to digital printing we do not need long lead times for the printing machines, which means that we produce hardly any waste that is harmful to the environment. Another advantage of digital printing is that it does not require chemically treated printing plates. Setting up the press is also quick, so it only runs to produce. This not only saves time, but also electricity and material.

Another step towards ecologically optimised and sustainable production is the purchase of 100% green electricity, directly from the neighbouring solar park.

Of course, we use FSC-certified, recyclable or recycled papers and foils for your adhesive labels on request. Do you value an ecologically circular economy? Just contact us. We will be happy to advise you!

Your customers consciously make a decision for or against a product. Trends show: The decision to buy something is increasingly dependent on ecological aspects. In order to offer our customers labels that use resources and our environment responsibly, we offer FSC®-certified materials (FSC® Mix Credit).

What does FSC® Mix Credit mean?

Materials from FSC® certified forests as well as recycled materials were used in the production of this material. At label.co.uk we use the FSC® Mix 70%, which means that at least 70% of the material comes from FSC® certified forests. You can find more information on the FSC labels at https://uk.fsc.org/what-is-fsc/fsc-labels

At label.co.uk you can get removable labels. These can be easily removed from the product and even repositioned. Our caustic-soluble labels, so-called WLA labels, are also particularly suitable for the beverage industry. These can be removed from the bottle again using a lye solution and thus enable separate reuse/recycling of the bottle and label.

The removability of labels using a caustic solution depends on a number of factors. These include:

• proportion of printing ink, protective coating, hot foil
• temperature/alkaline content of the lye
• water absorption capacity of the paper
• storage of the product
• general/individual material properties

As a general rule, adhesive labels should be stored away from UV radiation. Furthermore, contact with the effects of the weather and moisture should be avoided at all costs. If stored properly, we guarantee optimum adhesion of our labels for 12 months after production.

Recycled paper is also part of our range. The difference to the other FSC®-certified materials, which also consist of a proportion of recycled materials: our recycled paper consists of 100% or 99% recycled fibres (depending on the variant).

At label.co.uk, producing ecologically means making no compromises! You have the possibility of ordering sustainable and ecological roll labels in all colours and shapes. Whether square, round, oval or in an individual shape, there are no limits to your creativity. We print your self-adhesive roll labels in the best quality. If you wish, you can also use our express production, which means we produce your labels within 48 hours!

• FAQs: Sustainability and Recycling 
• order custom labels
• professional artwork
• roll labels

From now on you can choose CO2-neutral shipping options for your labels. Both our UPS Standard and Express shipping are now available as carbon-neutral variations.

For a small surcharge of £0,85 UPS will support different sustainable projects in your name; among others Rooftop Solar Energy, East Africa and Renewable Energy Portfolio, Global.