A filmic labeling facestock made from sugar cane
Bio-based PE film is the latest addition to Avery Dennison’s extensive range of responsibly sourced materials. This filmic facestock is made entirely from sugar cane ethanol and the resin used to produce the facestock is Bonsucro® certified. This film is available in white and clear and can easily be exchange for fossil-based PE.
Fast facts
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Benefits
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A facestock made entirely from sugar cane ethanol
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Uses existing production methods – with easy requalification
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Certified under the Bonsucro® scheme
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Helps brands communicate positive brand values
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Functions and converts in a similar way to conventional polyethylene (PE)**
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Helps reduce dependency on fossil fuels by protecting scarce resources and therefore helps reduce the carbon footprint by using plant biomass
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Plant-based PE film can be recycled in the standard Polyolefin recycling stream
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*Due to the nature of the resin, special care is required for optimal conversion on the press. We recommend the dies should be sharp and not damaged for the die-cutting.
**Due to the nature of the resin, special care is required for optimal conversion on the press. We recommend the dies should be sharp and not damaged for the die-cutting. Due to the nature of the resin, special care is required for optimal conversion on the press. We recommend the dies should be sharp and not damaged for the die-cutting.
