Sustainable Labels and Stickers

Responsible

Sourcing

Finding suppliers that share our sustainability commitments, and seek to make the world a better place.

Reduced

Consumption

Efforts to reduce the use of materials, energy and resources, and finding ways to make labels last longer.

Reuse and

Recycle

Ways to ensure that what we produce can be reused, turned into something else, or used sustainably.

Reuse and Recycle

NEW Wash-off Paper Labels

Our new paper material with a water soluble adhesive is a great option for providing an easy way to remove a label from your product. This is particularly beneficial for ensuring that materials can be separated for recycling.

Responsible Sourcing

FSC Mix Paper Labels

Crown Labels has a wide range of paper label materials which are FSC MIX certified, meaning that the paper has been sourced in a sustainable manner either from recycled material, from an FSC certified forest or from other controlled sources.

Reuse and Recycle

Biodegradable Label Material

We've just launched a new label completely biodegradable¹ label material, made from FSC Certified paper and a specialist acrylic-based biodegradable adhesive. We're also accepting enquiries for biodegradable kraft papers and films.

Responsible Sourcing

Recycled Mable Rock Paper Labels

Our new rock paper material is made from marble produced from quarries, meaning that by selecting this material you're helping to recycle waste and reduce your consumption of new resources.

Reduced Consumption

Highly Durable Labels

If your labels last for longer and are more durable, then you'll be helping to reduce your environmental impact by not needing new labels as often. We've got a wide range of options to pick from.

Reuse and Recycle

Recyclable PET Labels

COMING SOON: PET is a type of recyclable plastic that has no limits to the amount of times it can be recycled. Our supply has a water based adhesive which enables easy processing by recycling centres, allowing the PET to be reused.

Responsible Sourcing

Water-Based Flexo Inks

We predominantly use water-based flexographic inks² meaning that they don't contain harsh chemicals and have less impact on the environment than other types of inks such as UV.

Reduce Consumption

No waste sent to landfill

All waste from Crown Labels is collected and sent for processing at an Energy Recovery Facility, to provide electricity for the National Grid and heat for Sheffield's District Energy Network.

Reuse and Recycle

Thousands of stock cutters

Each time we order a new label cutter, it's saved and stored for future use by other customers. We've got thousands of cutters available in hundreds of different shapes and sizes.

Reduce Consumption

Less need for print plates

Print plates require energy and resources to produce, and can involve the use of chemicals. Instead, we can digitally print your labels as this production process doesn't need any print plates.

Reduce Consumption

Efficient production layouts

We always aim to use as much of the 'web width' of material as possible by printing multiple designs across, helping to reduce wastage of both materials and energy.

Reuse and Recycle

Ink Cartridge Recycling

All of the ink cartridges used by our Epson Digital press are collected and then shipped back to Epson, enabling recycling of the cartridges and a reduction in overall waste.

Responsible Sourcing

Paper Void Filler Material

We've replaced all of our void filler material with recyclable and biodegradable paper. This filler material helps to reduce the risk of your labels getting damaged and needing to be re-produced.

Reduce Consumption

Local Delivery Options

We deliver to many of our local customers, using efficient routes to save reduce pollution and fuel consumption. You can also pick up your labels directly from our factory.

Responsible Sourcing

Carbon Neutral Deliveries³

Our delivery partner is committed to carbon neutral deliveries, helping to reduce the environmental impact of the transportation of your new labels.⁴

Reuse and Recycle

Recyclable cardboard cores

The cores which labels are wound onto are made of cardboard, meaning that they can be recycled. They're also great to turn into something else such as stationery holders or toys in hamster cages!