Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives Introduces Fresh Lineup of Self-Adhesive Solutions for Compostable Packaging

According to Packaging Europe, Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives has announced its new range of compostable self-adhesive materials, developed with the aim of providing high-performance labels for fully compostable packaging.

The company says that as both the packaging and self-adhesive materials have the same biodegradation properties, they can be disposed of together at the end of their life cycle through the industrial composting process. Apparently, creating self-adhesive materials that meet the compostability criteria stems from the company’s aim to develop solutions with less environmental impact, even where it is not possible to recycle or reuse the packaging.

It states that composting can be a useful option for materials in contact with food, when they are excessively soiled or when it is difficult to separate quality waste. To be defined as compostable, a product must be 90% biodegradable within six months, disintegrate within three months and pass every eco-toxicity test.

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives says this is a further step towards achieving its sustainability targets: by 2030, 100% of solutions must be designed for an optimal end-of-life, meaning all new self-adhesive materials are designed and manufactured by carefully considering the end of life and the possibility they will be recycled, reused or composted after their use.