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Sustainable
Labels and
Stickers
Helping you stick to sustainability goals
As the world progresses to a more sustainable future, labels and stickers are under increased scrutiny for their sustainability and environmental impact.
Crown Labels are proud to offer a range of products, services and options which help you work towards your sustainability goals, and create more environmentally friendly products and services.
We're always keeping a look out for more new ways to make sustainable labels. This includes biodegradable and compostable label options, materials made from plants, or other ways we can incorporate innovative technologies to help protect the environment.
Sustainable Labels
Recommended Options
Responsible
Sourcing
Reuse and Recycling
Reducing
Consumption
Matt Paper
with Wash-Off Adhesive
Wash-off recycling adhesive
Sustainable sources
Highly recyclable material
This label material has a water soluble adhesive which reacts quickly when exposed to water, allowing for easy removal from items during the recycling process.
It's also great for use on reusable or returnable containers (such as for takeaways), allowing quick and easy washing compared to standard adhesives.
Available for both small and large orders
Matt Paper with Wash-Off Adhesive
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Biodegradable Gloss Clear Film
Compostable
Perfect for use as a packaging seal or security feature, this material meets the technical standard EN 13432 which means that it is both biodegradable and compostable (plain unprinted).
Available for both small and large orders
Antique Paper
Recyclable attached to paper items
Sustainable sources
This high quality paper-based material is from certified sustainable and controlled sources. It also has a distinctive ridge texture.
Available for both small and large orders
Recycled Marble Synpaper
80% recycled marble
Low water consumption
Recyclable attached to HDPE items
Also known as Rock Paper, this innovative material is made from waste marble from mining activities, and HDPE (approximately 20%, and a large proportion of that is recycled).
This process uses significantly less water compared to wood based paper materials, and is a great option for cases in which a durable material is needed.
Available for both small and large orders
Recycled Marble Synpaper
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Recycled Paper
100% recycled fibres
Recyclable attached to cardboard
This matt material is made entirely from recycled fibres, resulting in a non-smooth appearance with visible imperfections and colour variation.
Available for both small and large orders
Be a leader in sustainable choices
Get notified about new sustainable materials and label ideas:
We've chosen an electricity provider which is making huge investments into renewable energy, aiming to treble renewable output by 2030.¹
Our Label Sustainability Principles
Responsible Sourcing
Finding suppliers that share our focus on sustainability, and seek to make the world a better place.
Reuse and Recycle
Ways to ensure that what we produce can be reused, turned into something else, or used sustainably.
Reduced Consumption
Efforts to reduce the use of materials, energy and resources, and finding ways to make labels last longer.
More from Crown Labels
Find inspiration for your sustainable labels with our monthly news and ideas email
Sustainable Production and Delivery
From printing and cutting to delivery and disposal, Crown Labels are making efforts at every stage of your label order to help reduce its environmental impact and use of resources.
Water-Based Flexo Inks
Responsible Sourcing
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.
No waste sent to landfill
Reducing Consumption
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.
Thousands of stock cutters
Reuse and Recycle
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.
Paper Void Filler Material
Responsible Sourcing
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 being damaged in transit and needing to be re-made.
Local Delivery or Pickup
Reducing Consumption
We deliver to many of our local customers, using efficient routes to reduce pollution and fuel consumption. You can also pick up your labels from our factory.
Less need for print plates
Reducing Consumption
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.
Efficient production layouts
Reducing Consumption
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.
Ink Cartridge Recycling
Reuse and Recycle
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.
Carbon Neutral Deliveries³
Responsible Sourcing
Our delivery partner is committed to carbon neutral deliveries, helping to reduce the environmental impact of the transportation of your label order.⁴
Recyclable Cardboard Cores
Reuse and Recycle
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, from stationery holders to hamster toys!
See our range of Sustainable Label materials
Sustainable Label Options:
1. For more information about our provider's sustainability commitments, visit the SSE Business Energy website ↗
2. Sometimes we may use UV curable ink to achieve a better quality print result. Please make a request with our team if you want to only use water based inks.
3. For more information about our provider's carbon neutral commitments, visit the DPD Local (DPD Group) website ↗
4. Most deliveries are completed by DPD Local (see above), but some local, same day, or larger deliveries may not be. Please contact us for specific details about your delivery.
All material supplies are subject to availability and production testing. Provided specifications are based on information from the original material manufacturer and are subject to change without notice. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only and not guaranteed to be representative due to the nature of the product and production processes. Recycling capability differs by country and region, no responsibility can be taken for compatibility with recycling processes. Biodegradable adhesives meet DIN EN 13432 biodegradability and compostability regulation. Printing ink is not certified as biodegradable or compostable.
For further information about specifications, availability, or any information on this page, please contact our team ❯