Adhesives in Packaging Recycling

Adhesives in Packaging Recycling

FEICA released a list of FAQs and other resources that highlight the critical role of adhesives in packaging recycling, sustainability, and food contact safety.

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A&S sustainability role in construction

A&S sustainability role in construction

Find out about 'Adhesives and Sealants’ key sustainability role in the transition pathway for the construction ecosystem' and European Model EPDs.

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European Adhesives and Sealants Market Report 2023-2028

European Adhesives and Sealants Market Report 2023-2028

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About FEICA

About FEICA

FEICA is the European voice of the adhesive and sealant industry. 

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  • POP-EX-K11-064 Terminology and definitions to be used in the context of adhesives in the recycling of packaging.pdf

    Uploaded 07 Oct 2024

    Updated terminology and definitions of adhesives in the recycling of packaging

    At the beginning of 2021, FEICA published a guide to align stakeholders on terminology and definitions to use for adhesives in plastic packaging recycling. This document has now been updated to also include paper packaging .

    Several different stakeholders publish guidelines on recycling, including requirements for adhesives in recycling. Divergent terminology is used in these guidance papers, and this terminology also often differs from what is used in the adhesives industry and by users of adhesives.

    In order to assist stakeholders in furthering a common understanding of adhesives and the requirements that are important for adhesives in recycling, FEICA published ‘Terminology and definitions to be used in the context of adhesives in the recycling of packaging’.

    A common language and technically sound definitions will help to ensure a better understanding amongst stakeholders and an easier exchange of expertise.

    Publication ref.: POP-EX-K11-064

    #paper&packaging #recycling


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  • RAM-IN-M06-039 FEICA paper recyclability dossier final.pdf

    Uploaded 07 Oct 2024

    Adhesives in the context of paper and board recycling - state of play

    Fibre-based products, in particular paper and board, play an important part in packaging and printing industries. In addition, their biobased origin and high recycling rates provide tangible sustainability benefits. Many fibre-based product designs, in particular in the area of packaging, would not be possible without adhesives, which are used in, for example, corrugation, bag and box making and labelling.

    In this paper, the place of adhesives in paper recycling is outlined. Then, existing design guidelines for fibre-based products are viewed with regards to adhesives and the treatment of adhesives in test methods and assessment schemes is considered. FEICA’s recommendations on the way to approach adhesives in paper and fibre-based recycling are also presented.    

    Publication ref.: FPR-EX-M06-039

    #paper&packaging


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  • RAM-EX-N02-002_AdhesivesPackagingRecycling_FAQ.pdf

    Uploaded 07 Oct 2024

    FAQ on Adhesives in Packaging Recycling

    Given the significance of recycling within sustainable packaging practices, FEICA has compiled a list of frequently asked questions, offering additional insights on this subject and the role of adhesives in packaging recycling. The publication can be consulted here.

    Publication ref.: RAM-EX-N02-002

    #paper&packaging #recycling


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Adhesive Bonding Technology in the 21st Century

FEICA and Fraunhofer IFAM publish book ‘Adhesive Bonding Technology in the 21st Century - Synergy of Technological and Ecological Potentials’.

Good Practice Stories

FEICA promotes excellence in how our members run their business processes to improve sustainable operations and shares examples of good practice. To see all the contributions from our members, please see our Good Practice Stories page.

Adhesives and Sealants: Enablers of a sustainable society

FEICA publishes leaflet showcasing the significance of the adhesives and sealants industry in terms of economic importance as well as enablers of a sustainable society.