NEW KENSINGTON, PA - A prestigious award has been given to Yerecic Label! The 2024 Calvin Frost Elevation Sustainability Award by Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) honored the packaging company for its accomplishments in sustainability goals, strategies, and executions that are advancing multiple aspects of the company's environmental responsibility initiatives.

“It's innovations like these that help us continue to be leaders in both quality and sustainability,” said Elizabeth Yerecic Freedman, Co-Owner and Executive Vice President of Sales and Sustainability, Yerecic Label. “This transition reflects our dedication to move the needle on Design for Recycling, making these material selections the expectation when specifying labels to be applied to PET packaging. This change not only aligns with our sustainability goals but also simplifies the material specification process for our customers.”

In line with this achievement, Yerecic Label announced a formal transition to a wash-away adhesive for appropriate film pressure sensitive label constructions applied to PET.

As a press release outlined, this wash-away adhesive has been formally recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), a change designed to enhance the company's commitment to sustainability and improve the recyclability of food grade PET products, explained a press release.

“This transition is a game-changer for our customers and for the environment,” added Jon Boyer, Vice President of Purchasing and Product Development, Yerecic Label. “We’re offering a solution that boosts recycling efficiency without compromising label performance.”

The release went on to note that while the company aims to assign this specification wherever suitable, Yerecic Label cannot guarantee that they will always know the end use of every product. Customers should inquire about specific use cases to ensure compatibility with product end-of-life.

“APR congratulates Yerecic Label for receiving the Calvin Frost Sustainability Award and taking action to improve the recyclability of their packaging,” said Steve Alexander, President and Chief Executive Officer, APR. “Yerecic Label not only took the steps to receive APR Design® Recognition for their labels but also transitioned to using adhesives that have been formally recognized. Collaborative efforts like this lead to less waste, more efficient use of limited natural resources, and more high-quality post-consumer resin (PCR) for new products.”

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