Environmentally Friendly Labels
We are frequently asked for advice and guidance on producing environmentally friendly labels.Customers, producers, brand owners and consumers all have a different understanding of what they think they are asking for when they want their labels to be more environmentally friendly.
The first thing to do is clearly identify what they really want to achieve and if they understand the options available for their product.
A label usually becomes an integral part of the product to which it is applied. It is therefore important that both the packaging design and choice of label materials are compatible with what they are trying to achieve.

Sustainable Labels
Sustainable basically means responsibly produced.
This can refer to the material the labels are printed on or the print process itself so really is the most easily achieved when creating labels and packaging.
Print Process
At Baker Labels we can print both digitally on HP Indigo and Screen Inkjet or conventionally on a Nilpeter FB3. This means we can offer you the most efficient method to suit your label needs. By printing digitally there are no plate costs and multiple SKUs can be run in the same job. We can even digitally foil and varnish your labels. Reducing waste and only printing what you need when you need it is the sustainable option.
Sustainable Materials
BM572 Rock Paper / Marble Base
A matt white calcium carbonate derived from marble mining waste (80%) together with recycled HDPE (20%). The face material can be printed by conventional printing techniques including Screen, offset, letterpress, silkscreen, Flexo. Download Specification Sheet
BM582 Gloss White Bio Based PE
BM579 Rock Paper / Marble Base
A matt white calcium carbonate derived from marble mining waste (80%) together with recycled HDPE (20%). The face material can be printed by conventional printing techniques including Screen, offset, letterpress, silkscreen, Flexo. Download Specification Sheet

Recyclable and Recycled Labels
Recycled usually refers to the material the labels are printed on.
BM570 Recycled Paper
Cardboard and Corrugated Board Materials
PP, HDPE and LDPE Materials
A PE product with a PE label may be considered recyclable.
A PP product with a PP label may be considered recyclable.
In addition, as a general rule for polyolefins (PE and PP) combined:
A PP product with a PE label may be considered recyclable.
A PE product with a PP label may be considered recyclable.
PET Packaging Materials
A PET product with polyolefin (PE or PP) based label may be considered recyclable if the density of the label is less than 1 g/cm³. Using a wash-off adhesive can support the recyclability of PET packaging materials.

Biodegradable and Compostable Labels
BF901 Cane Fibre Paper
BF902 Natural Bois
BF903 Semi Gloss Paper
BF904 Transfer Vellum
BF905 Natureflex Clear
BF906 Natureflex White
BakPac at Baker Labels
Sustainable Flexible Packaging
If you’re looking for more than labels and need a sustainable flexible packaging options, BakPac @ Bakers can provide what you’re looking for.