In modern society, self-adhesive labels have become an integral part of our daily lives and business activities. From product packaging to logistics and transportation, from asset management to price marking, traditional self-adhesive labels are everywhere. This type of label usually consists of two basic layers: face material and backing paper. When using it, we only need to peel the surface material from the backing paper and then paste it on the target object. The operation is simple and convenient.
However, over time, label manufacturers and users have come to realize that there is a significant problem with this traditional structure: the disposal of the liner. After the label is used, the remaining backing paper not only loses any real value, but also becomes an environmental burden that is difficult to ignore. This seemingly insignificant amount of waste accumulates to have a huge impact on our environment.
First of all, the production of the bottom paper itself consumes a lot of resources. From the extraction of raw materials to processing and manufacturing, every step is accompanied by energy consumption and carbon emissions. Secondly, used backing paper is often difficult to recycle. Although in theory it can be recycled, in practice, due to contamination with adhesives and other substances, the recycling process is complicated and costly, causing most of the backing paper to be discarded directly.
This problem of resource waste and environmental pollution has attracted widespread attention inside and outside the industry. Today, as the concept of sustainable development becomes increasingly popular, finding a more environmentally friendly and efficient label solution has become the top priority for label manufacturers.
After years of R&D and technology accumulation, the label industry finally ushered in a major breakthrough – the emergence of linerless labels. This innovative label completely abandons the use of traditional backing paper through ingenious process design and material selection, ushering in a new era of label technology.
The core of linerless labels lies in their unique structural design. The labels themselves are rolled directly into rolls, with the adhesive layer of each label in direct contact with the surface of the next label. Special coating technology ensures that labels can be easily separated while maintaining good adhesion. This design not only eliminates the need for bottom paper, but also greatly increases the capacity of each roll of labels, reduces the frequency of replacement, and improves usage efficiency.
From an environmental perspective, the advantages of linerless labels are even more obvious. First, it directly eliminates the backing paper as a major source of waste, significantly reducing the generation of solid waste. Secondly, due to its smaller size and lighter weight, it can also save more energy during transportation and storage, further reducing carbon emissions. In addition, the production process of linerless labels is also more energy-saving and environmentally friendly, reducing the resource consumption required for liner production.
Of course, rolling out new technologies always comes with challenges. Linerless labels require specialized printing equipment, which means companies may need to invest more money in equipment upgrades in the early stages. At the same time, operators also need to receive new training to adapt to the use of this new type of tags.
However, the benefits of linerless labels are clear in the long run. It can not only help companies reduce material costs and improve production efficiency, but also establish an environmentally friendly image and win the recognition of consumers. More importantly, it represents the determination and ability of the label industry to develop in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly direction.
With the continuous improvement of environmental awareness and the continuous advancement of related technologies, we have reason to believe that linerless labels will occupy an increasingly important market position in the future. It is not only a product innovation, but also a concept innovation, leading the entire industry to move in a greener and more sustainable direction.
In this process of change, label manufacturers, user companies and consumers all play important roles. By working together, we are expected to build a more environmentally friendly and efficient label usage ecosystem and contribute to building a better green future.