Environmental improvement in the printing industry: the case study of self-adhesive labels

Medeiros, Diego Lima; Braghirolli, Felipe Luiz; Ramlow, Heloisa; Ferri, Gabriela Neves; Kiperstok, Asher

doi:10.1007/s11356-019-04460-3

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“…Industrial symbiosis and Eco-industrial parks (Ali et al, 2019); (Barreira et al, 2019); (Nuss et al, 2019); (Domenech et al, 2019); (Migliore et al, 2018); (Minunno et al, 2018); (Editors et al, 2018); (Prosman et al, 2017); (Halstenberg et al, 2017); (Husgafvel et al, 2016); (Karayannis, 2016); (Mirabella et al, 2014) (Cooper, 2019); (Jakhar et al, 2019); (Medeiros et al, 2019); (Dominish et al, 2018); (Braun et al, 2018b); (Neligan, 2018); (Walker et al, 2018); (Wang et al, 2018b); (Wang and Zhang, 2018); (Wang et al, 2018a); (Zairul et al, 2018); (Smieja and Babcock, 2017); (Ingarao, 2017); (Di Maio et al, 2017); (Câmpean et al, 2017); (Shahbazi et al, 2016); (Pagotto and Halog, 2016); (Li et al, 2019); (Graedel et al, 2019); (Wiedenhofer et al, 2019); (Yu et al, 2018); (Garmulewicz et al, 2018) Among all, cleaner production strategy is considered a precursor of CE since it enables systems to reduce at minimum toxic substances used in the production process and to limit and reduce resources consumption. It is based on principles such as product optimization, input substitution, sharing of renewable and recyclable resources (Sousa-Zomer et al, 2018a).…”

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A literature review on circular economy adoption in the manufacturing sector

Acerbi

Taisch

2020

Journal of Cleaner Production

158

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A literature review on circular economy adoption in the manufacturing sector

Acerbi

Taisch

2020

Journal of Cleaner Production

158

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“…Apart from ensuring high quality, it is imperative to address the environmental implications of the chosen materials. Today, it is increasingly encouraged to choose recycled materials or materials that have a minimal adverse impact on the environment [10]. It is also encouraged to reduce the use of polymer materials due to their limited biodegradability and their tendency to accumulate in the environment.…”

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Stability Aspects of UV-Curable Prints on Pressure-Sensitive Labels Facestock Made from Agro-Industrial By-Products

Malenica,

Golik Krizmanić,

Vukoje

et al. 2023

Macromol

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During its life cycle, packaging comes into contact with various substances and even those it protects. Thus, for example, oil, water, and alcohol, if spilled on the packaging, can damage its functionality. In addition to exposure to chemicals, graphic products (packaging) can be exposed to moisture and UV radiation, which can negatively affect their stability during transport, storage, and handling. The choice of printing substrate can directly affect the stability of prints against different degrading influences. This paper explores the stability of thermochromic (TC) and conventional offset printing inks printed on environmentally friendly printing substrates intended for packaging applications (labelling). Results have confirmed that used printing substrates and printing inks give prints good rub resistance, but somewhat lower stability in terms of ethanol, water, and UV radiation. The choice of printing substrate can directly affect the stability of prints against different degrading influences. The resistance of prints to oil cannot be clearly defined since the samples were altered with the coloration of the oil. It can only be stated that oil reduced the functionality of the TC prints given that the samples were colored by the oil itself.

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“…Today, labeling has surpassed its basic function of describing a product and is now a vital sales and marketing tool that contributes significantly to the design of a product or its packaging [1][2][3]. Among the different types of labels, self-adhesive labels, composed of a liner, adhesive, and face stock, i.e., label paper, are gaining popularity due to their simplicity, user-friendliness, and high-print quality [4]. A label needs to be resistant to various environmental conditions.…”

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Print Durability and Recyclability of Label Paper Equipped with Printed RFID Antenna

Pogačar,

Bolanča-Mirković,

Gregor-Svetec

2023

Sustainability

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Labels are a crucial component of products, offering informational content and attractive visuals; therefore, the durability of the print is an important quality requirement. On the other hand, in accordance with eco-design, the recyclability of printed labels is vital. In our research, the focus was on the assessment of the durability, recyclability, and deinkability of printed label paper equipped with printed RFID tags. The determined color fastness of electrophotographic prints affected by various environmental factors showed good resistance to dry rubbing and, in most cases, light and moist–heat treatment, confirming the applicability of digital printing on self-adhesive biodegradable paper labels. In the second part of this study, recyclability was assessed, and a comparison between the deinkability of the offset and digital prints and two conductive functional inks was conducted. Good deinkability was observed for the printed RFID antennas on both the offset and electrographic prints, with only a small deterioration in optical properties, especially when nano-silver conductive ink was used. The study highlights the importance of the selection of materials and printing techniques when considering the environmental impact of printed electronics. The results showed that INGEDE 11 is a suitable deinking method for printed RFID antennas on offset and electrographic prints.

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Environmental improvement in the printing industry: the case study of self-adhesive labels

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

A literature review on circular economy adoption in the manufacturing sector

A literature review on circular economy adoption in the manufacturing sector

Stability Aspects of UV-Curable Prints on Pressure-Sensitive Labels Facestock Made from Agro-Industrial By-Products

Print Durability and Recyclability of Label Paper Equipped with Printed RFID Antenna

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