Certified and recycled labels: the possibilities
Discover which materials, adhesive options and production processes are available, and how you can base your packaging choices on concrete material information.
Team • 2026-09-23
Material use, origin and processing are becoming increasingly important considerations in packaging. In addition to the product itself, companies can also look at the specific properties of packaging and label materials. We are happy to help you choose labels based on clear information about material composition, origin and processing.
From digital production without chemically treated printing plates to removable labels and materials containing recycled or plant-based raw materials, discover the options available for your self-adhesive labels on rolls.
Our options for materials and production
At unieketiket.nl, we look at three concrete aspects when it comes to labels: production, adhesives and materials.
Production
Our production site uses digital printing technology. Your labels are digitally printed at unieketiket.nl, which means that chemically treated metal printing plates are not required. The printing machines can also be set up relatively quickly, which can help limit material use and production time.
Special adhesives
Reuse and recycle? unieketiket.nl has labels with adhesive types that allow labels to be easily removed after use, such as easily removable labels and wash-off labels. Labels with wash-off adheseive are specially designed to be removed from a package with a cleaning process, without leaving adhesive or paper residue. These are popular for the use of deposit bottles, for example. Beekeepers also like to use removable labels for their honey jars to ensure that the jars can be used more than once.
Label materials
Our range includes label materials containing recycled or plant-based raw materials, materials carrying an FSC® claim and materials that are recyclable according to the relevant product specification. Two examples: our hemp paper contains 50% hemp fibres and carries an FSC® Recycled Credit claim, while our Ocean Bound material contains recycled plastic collected in coastal areas. Here you will find an overview of these materials. Need samples or a quote? Our customer service is happy to help you!
5 practical points to consider for materials and packaging
- Look at the composition of the packaging. Look for ways to reduce material use and, where appropriate, choose materials containing recycled raw materials. For our own packaging, we use recycled paper and shredded cardboard as filler material.
- Take the recycling process into account. Match the label material to the packaging and to the way it will be processed after use. For some plastic packaging, for example, it may be relevant to use the same material type for both the label and the packaging. Always check the requirements of the relevant recycling stream.
- Consider service life and reuse. Removable labels can, for example, be suitable for packaging intended for reuse because the label can be removed after use.
- Limit material waste where possible. At unieketiket.nl, cutting scraps from production are collected and sent for further processing and recycling.
- Consider energy use. At unieketiket.nl, we use electricity generated from solar energy.
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