Before starting the design process of both packaging and a label, it is necessary to properly select a raw material on the basis of which these products will be produced. It is worth emphasizing that both elements should be compatible with each other, which will increase their recyclability at the end of the product life cycle
Immense amounts of PET bottles are used every day around the world. According to available sources of information, 16 thousand containers are manufactured every second. This results in alarming amounts of plastic, all of which would be deposited in landfill if PET waste treatment activities were not used on a large scale. Poland belongs to the group of countries engaged in combatting the plastic waste flooding us, one of the ways of doing it is by expanding recycling plants. These activities are just one of the areas experiencing rapid development in the present day. The second area is associated with using semi-finished products from alternative sources for production processes. Label companies, both suppliers and printing shops, are also implementing solutions in line with green ideology.
The essential role of labels for product packages is that they contain information necessary for customers. Until recently, adhesive labels were the most common type of labels. Looking for solutions to the limitations caused by a small amount of space for printing, manufacturers have developed and placed on the market heat shrink labels.
Every day, around the world, both companies and private individuals come accross all kinds of self-adhesive labels. The abundance of available raw materials for the manufacture of labels makes it possible to select the appropriate material for each type of product. It is necessary to pay attention to the need for materials with specific characteristics for particular industries operating on the market. One example is the food industry, which, through strict legal standards, requires the paints, varnishes or adhesives used to have a low level of migration.
We are living in times when the zero waste trend is spreading on a large scale. When making purchasing decisions, consumers pay increasing attention to how the product they want to purchase affects the environment. Shops are somewhat competing in the organisation of the space in such a way as to offer not only individual shelves filled with organic products, but entire departments, thus giving the possibility of increased choice.
The history of printing dates back to the times of ancient Egypt, when the first methods of multiple copying of content were recorded. Initially, they involved reproducing not only writing, but also images using clay stamps. At the turn of the centuries, printing technologies were developed to make an increasing number of copies with less and less human effort. However, these were the last few years that have witnessed a breakthrough in the development of surface printing capabilities.
HP Mosaic is a user-friendly programme that gives you the opportunity to customize your package. With HP Mosaic, the label on the product becomes even more important.
Flexographic printing is one of the printing methods perfectly suited for high volume printing of packaging and labels. Flexographic technique makes is possible to obtain the effect of convex text, it is very decorative and aesthetic, which is why it is willingly used by manufacturers of food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and many other mass-produced products. We explain what flexographic printing is and when it is worth using. Check it out!
Legal regulations related to packaging and packaging waste management. Trends in the social eco-responsibility of cosmetic products manufacturers have led to increased interest and demand for more environmentally friendly packaging. Manufacturers of packaging and labels must meet the requirements for effective and ecological labelling of products while maintaining the properties and functions that packaging should fulfil.
