See The Many Benefits Of Installing Post Consumer Waste Custom Labels

There are many ways to make custom printed labels greener. One great way is to reduce the amount of waste created when they are made. A great way to reduce waste is with the use of a digital press. When a digital press is used you do not have output film positives created and no solvents used in making the plates. When a printer uses a closed loop system which recycles ink it also means less material that is sent to a landfill.
 
Another great way to green up the production of custom labels is to use papers made from recycled materials. These papers will include information on their labels which indicates they have a particular amount of Post Consumer Waste. These papers are available in many different colors and finishes and are very printable. 
 
Another great idea is to use 100% compostable label materials. These papers are designed to compost quickly and completely and will not leave any plastic residues. Polyactic Acid is one of these compostable materials. This label film face stock in made from corn and comes in both white and clear. It is made from a plant resource which is entirely renewable and is a great replacement for polypropylene or polyester. 
 
Another versatile label film that will compost quickly is acetate. This paper is very strong and great for printing labels. A renewable resource is also used in its production. There are many renewable materials that are great for printing custom labels. A great facestock to use is Fasson Tree Free which is made from cotton linters, bamboo pulp and sugar cane. 
 
Another great product which is environmental friendly is the 40# Natural Kraft Liner (40NK). It does without the bleaching process but still performs wonderfully for die cutting and stripping. This versatile product is a great choice for making green custom labels. To ensure you are getting a green product buy from a company which produces products which are certified by a forest conservation agency such as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).