The problem of labels that interfere with the recycling of plastic packaging has become quite acute at the moment. After all, even if the packaging itself is made of a single material and is 100% recyclable, the label must first be removed. Water-soluble adhesives and films for labels made of the same material are appearing, but all this does not simplify the process of preparing plastic for recycling.

However, the law of the market, when demand creates supply, worked in this case too. LasX Industries, together with P&G, presented the technology of laser marking of packaging, completely replacing the standard label. LasX LaserSharp technology has significant advantages over other options.

The image is applied directly to the surface of the package at high speed. Design flexibility is ensured even in hard-to-reach places. Digital adjustment of the laser configuration allows for almost instantaneous response to data changes, which makes it easier to apply variable information such as date, series, description in another language.

The introduction of LasX LaserSharp technology makes it possible not only to use mono-materials for packaging more efficiently, but also to significantly reduce the amount of plastic waste, which will have a beneficial effect on the reputational image of any company in modern society.

Materials used from lasx.com.