Label Backing Recycling
Reduce waste disposal costs with a dedicated recycling solution
Regenthill provides a practical recycling service for suitable glassine label backing, helping businesses divert more production waste from disposal and improve their overall recycling performance.
Instead of placing used label backing into general waste, your teams can segregate it at source using dedicated Soprema collection boxes provided free of charge. Regenthill then arranges for the material to enter an appropriate specialist recycling process.
Recycle more. Dispose of less. Reduce your waste-management costs.
What is label backing?
Label backing is the paper material left behind after a self-adhesive label has been removed and applied.
Also known as a release liner, it is commonly made from glassine paper and coated with a thin silicone layer that allows the label to peel away cleanly.
Although this material is often placed in general waste, suitable clean and segregated glassine label backing can be recovered through a specialist recycling route.
The benefits of recycling your label backing
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Separating label backing from general waste enables more of your operational waste to be recycled, supporting internal sustainability targets and reducing the amount sent for disposal.
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Label backing can add considerable weight to a business’s general waste stream. Diverting it into a dedicated recycling service can reduce disposal volumes and associated charges.
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For suitable material and volumes, recycling label backing can cost approximately 50% less by weight than disposing of it as general waste.
Actual savings will depend on the material, quantity, collection frequency and existing waste arrangements.
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Regenthill provides dedicated Soprema boxes free of charge as part of the service, making it easier for employees to separate and store glassine label backing correctly.
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The boxes can be positioned close to labelling or production areas, helping your teams separate the material as soon as labels are applied.
A Straightforward Collection Process
1. We review your material
Regenthill confirms the type of label backing you produce, the likely volume and whether it meets the requirements of the recycling outlet.
2. We provide the boxes
Suitable Soprema boxes are supplied free of charge for the collection and storage of your glassine label backing.
3. Your teams segregate the material
Used backing is placed directly into the dedicated boxes and kept separate from general waste and other recyclables.
4. Regenthill arranges collection
Once the agreed collection volume has been reached, Regenthill collects the material and directs it into a specialist recycling process.
What can go into the boxes?
The service is intended for approved, clean and dry glassine paper label backing.
To protect material quality, boxes should not contain:
Labels or significant adhesive residue
Plastic label backing
Cardboard tubes or cores
General paper and cardboard
Plastic wrapping
Food or liquid contamination
General production waste
Regenthill will review your waste stream before the service begins and confirm the required material specification.
Is it right for your business?
The service may be suitable if your business regularly applies self-adhesive labels and generates a consistent quantity of clean glassine backing.
Relevant sectors include:
Food and drink production
Pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturing
Cosmetics and personal care
Packaging and co-packing
Warehousing and fulfilment
Logistics and distribution
Chemical manufacturing
Label printing and converting
Even where label backing represents a relatively small proportion of your overall waste, separating it can contribute to a meaningful increase in recycling performance over time.
Start recycling your label backing
Speak to Regenthill about the type and volume of label backing generated by your business. We will assess the material and recommend a collection arrangement suited to your operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Suitable paper label backing, including glassine release liner, can be recycled through specialist processes. It should be kept clean, dry and separate from other materials.
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Not all standard paper recycling services accept silicone-coated label backing. A confirmed specialist recycling route is therefore required.
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Yes. Regenthill provides suitable Soprema collection boxes free of charge as part of the agreed service.
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For suitable materials and collection arrangements, recycling can cost approximately 50% less by weight than general waste disposal. Exact savings depend on your current charges, volumes and collection requirements.
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Yes. The service is for the backing material left after labels have been applied. Labels, adhesive-heavy waste and other contaminants should not be placed in the collection boxes.
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Regenthill will assess a sample or confirm the material specification before collections begin.