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Inovar360™ Customized Sustainable Solutions
Our team at Inovar Packaging Group works closely with you to develop custom sustainable packaging and eco-friendly labels that fit your budget, design, and production requirements. We take pride in offering innovative, sustainable, APR recognized label solutions along with our Inovar360™ portfolio, tailored to your unique brand and application needs.
Make Your Packaging Recyclable with Inovar360™ Portfolio
Recycling can be complex, but we simplify the process for you by drawing on our sustainability expertise and Association of Plastic Recyclers affiliation. We offer a variety of APR recognized options in our Inovar360™ portfolio to ensure your packaging is recyclable. Here’s how we can help:
- Assess Primary Packaging: We start by understanding your primary packaging container.
- Recommend Materials: We guide you to the right label materials, inks, and adhesives to make your product recyclable with our Inovar360™ portfolio of APR recognized options.
- Support Multiple Materials: We provide solutions for various containers, including PET, Glass, Aluminum, and HDPE.
Make Your Packaging Recyclable
SHRINK SLEEVES
PET Container (Clear, Light Blue & Light Green)
- Recyclable Shrink Sleeve: Utilize “washable” inks with PET or CPET shrink sleeve material. Shrink Sleeve is recycled with the primary container. Benefit is that the sleeve is recycled with the primary containers.
- Floatable Shrink Sleeve: Utilize Shrink Sleeve material that floats and can be discarded (inks stay on the sleeve). This allows the primary container to be recycled. Benefit is that you can use white and clear sleeve materials.
- Recyclable Shrink Sleeve with Magnetized Coating: This revolutionary coating enables magnetic separation of shrink sleeves from PET bottles for efficient recycling. Benefits include that these sleeves meeting APR guidelines and are food-safe for indirect food contact.
Inovar360™ PRESSURE SENSITIVE LABELS
PET Container (Clear, Light Blue & Light Green)
- Our Inovar360™ pressure sensitive labels will separate cleanly from PET material during the recycling process, and our “lock-in” inks will prevent staining of the wash water. This allows for food-grade PET flakes, enabling bottle-to-bottle recycling and less plastic waste in landfills.
ROLL-FED LABELS
PET Container (Clear, Light Blue & Light Green)
- Recyclable Roll-Fed: Utilizing laminated or mono-web BOPP materials with lock in inks to prevent staining of the wash water. The label is removed during the wash process and floats. This allows the label to be discarded, and the primary container recycled.
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
- Flexible Packaging w/ Pressure Sensitive Reclosure: Utilizing a pressure sensitive reclosure label made from Polyethylene along with a flexible package made from the same material allows the consumer to return this package to the “in store” recycling bin with the consumer’s bags.
- Flexible Packaging: Utilizing mono material construction a Polyethylene based flexible package can be returned to the “in store” recycling bin with the consumer’s grocery bags.
Use Recycled Materials
Post-consumer waste material & liner options
Inovar offers many material options that are made from varying percentages of post-consumer waste (PCW). We also offer PCW materials that come on a rPET liner which contains 30% post-consumer recycled content (PCR).
- Popular label materials include: Polyester, semigloss and dairy grade paper, textured and specialty papers
- Label liner options for common materials including: Clear and white BOPP, semigloss paper, kraft paper
Reduce Your Packaging Footprint
Reducing packaging waste is another key step in becoming more sustainable. We help you achieve this by offering thinner label liners, which not only reduce waste but also increase efficiency:
- Thinner Liners: Options for clear, white, and metalized BOPP, and paper labels
- Increased Efficiency: Up to 15% more labels per roll, reducing the frequency of roll changes and overall waste
- Liner Recycling: Select Inovar locations offer a liner recycling initiative through the RafCycle Program, transforming used liners into new materials
Our Sustainability Affiliations
We utilize APR guidelines for all our products to develop the most sustainable and recyclable product offering to our clients.
FREE GUIDE
Sustainable & Recyclable Packaging Guide
Inovar’s Sustainability Guide
SUSTAINABILITY FAQs
What makes a label sustainable?
The definition of a “sustainable label” can vary, as it encompasses several factors. Sustainable labels may be recyclable, contributing to making packaging fully recyclable, or they may be made from recycled materials and produced using processes that minimize environmental impact. Inovar is committed to helping brands achieve their sustainability goals by providing solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Does Inovar offer sustainable label and packaging solutions?
Inovar provides tailored solutions to support brands in achieving their sustainability objectives. We understand that recycling can be challenging, so we simplify the process using our expertise in sustainability and our affiliation with the Association of Plastic Recyclers. Our Inovar360™ portfolio includes a range of APR-approved options to make sure your packaging is recyclable. Additionally, we offer labels made from recyclable post-consumer waste (PCW) materials and strategies to help reduce your overall packaging footprint.
Are sustainable labels more expensive?
Sustainable labels are not always more expensive. At Inovar, we offer a range of economical options that can meet the sustainability goals of any brand without exceeding budget constraints. We understand that every brand has unique needs, and we provide cost-effective solutions that align with both your environmental and financial objectives.
Can Inovar assist with custom printed sustainable labels?
Yes, all sustainable labels produced by Inovar can be fully customized, offering a range of options including unique materials, sizes, shapes, and more.
Does Inovar have any sustainability certifications or affiliations?
Inovar is committed to delivering long-term, transparent sustainability solutions while guiding our clients through their sustainable packaging journey. As a proud member of the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), we have access to valuable tools, insights, and expertise to help our customers achieve truly sustainable and recyclable packaging.
Our EcoVadis certification highlights our dedication to incorporating eco-friendly practices into our digital label printing processes, significantly reducing our environmental impact. Additionally, Inovar is SFI certified, ensuring our paper products come from responsibly managed forests. We are also active participants in the Reusable Packaging Association and the RafCycle program, further reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.
What label and packaging materials can you offer that make your packaging recyclable?
We offer solutions for shrink sleeves, pressure sensitive labels, roll-fed labels, and flexible packaging to make help with your recyclable packaging journey.
What options do you have to reduce your packaging footprint?
Inovar offers a variety of solutions to help reduce your packaging footprint. We provide thinner liners in clear, white, and metalized BOPP, as well as paper labels, which minimize material usage without compromising quality. Our increased efficiency options allow for up to 15% more labels per roll, reducing the frequency of roll changes and minimizing overall waste. Additionally, select Inovar locations participate in the RafCycle Program, offering liner recycling initiatives that repurpose used liners into new materials, further contributing to sustainability efforts.
Has Inovar won any awards for sustainability or sustainable label printing?
Amherst Label, an Inovar company based in Milford, NH, was honored with the 2023 Calvin Frost Sustainability Leadership Award in the Trailhead category. Presented by TLMI at its Annual Meeting, the “Frosties” recognize label converters who have made significant strides in advancing sustainability in both product development and operations.
How does Inovar implement sustainable practices in its facilities and operations?
Inovar is committed to sustainability across all our nationwide locations, incorporating eco-friendly practices into our daily operations. We harness solar power to reduce our carbon footprint, while also implementing water waste reduction initiatives to conserve valuable resources. Our facilities are equipped with energy-efficient LED lighting, helping to lower electricity consumption and reduce overall environmental impact. Additionally, we’ve taken steps to go paperless in our offices, further minimizing waste and promoting a more sustainable, digital-first approach. These efforts reflect our ongoing dedication to environmental responsibility.
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If you’re ready to make your labels and packaging more sustainable, we’d love to help. Contact us today to explore our eco-friendly label options.
