The Glue That's Holding Recycling Back The quest for a circular economy has led to a focus on seemingly minor innovations, but one area holds major promise: finding alternatives to glue and labels on paper packaging.
Environmentalists and industry experts have long recognized the issue, but recent breakthroughs in technology may offer a solution.
The problem with labels and adhesives is not just aesthetic; they can damage recycling machinery and render entire batches of recycled paper unusable.