Recycling of paper carrier tape
When labelling self-adhesive labels, the backing tape is an inevitable waste product. As this is coated with a special silicone layer, it cannot be disposed of in the paper waste and should be disposed of in the residual waste. This sometimes results in large quantities of waste and the material cannot be recycled when disposed of together with other waste.
The solution: The carrier strip can be fed into the recycling cycle in its pure form. This means it can be reused in a variety of ways and valuable raw materials are saved. With our service, we offer you the option of sending us the carrier tape. We take care of everything else. As a printing company, we have been processing label liners (paper backing tape / glassine) with our recycling partner for many years. As a family business, we at Krämer Druck see it as our duty to commit ourselves to a sustainable future and thus also offer you the opportunity to reduce costs in the form of this environmentally conscious disposal option for paper backing tapes. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
How does participation work?
Up to 400.000 bottles
Small cartons
- You confirm that you recognise the regulations
- A cardboard box with which you have received labels from Krämer Druck (dimensions: 40x40x30cm) is used as a container for the return shipment of carrier tapes. You collect the carrier tape free of labels and free of all other foreign matter in these cartons in the best possible compaction.
- A printout (DIN A4) of the cardboard label ‘Carrier tape recycling’, which you will receive from us as a PDF, is attached to the cardboard.
- The carton is securely closed and does not exceed the Maximum weight of 20 kg .
- The box will be sent to Krämer Druck GmbH, Kordelweg 9, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues, Germany, at your expense using a shipping service provider of your choice.
From 400.000 bottles
Large cartons
- You confirm that you recognise the regulations
- We will send you personalised boxes (half Euro pallet format).
You collect the carrier tape free of labels and free of all other foreign matter in these cartons in the best possible compaction, close them and strap them for safe transport by pallet. - Once a pallet in Euro format (or several pallets) has been loaded with 2 cartons each, send it to us at Kordelweg 9, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues, Germany, as a general cargo delivery with the shipping service provider of your choice at your expense.
The shipping costs (depending on regional differences) are usually cost-neutral compared to the disposal costs saved.
We will take care of everything else for you - there are no additional costs for you for further disposal.
Our paper carrier tape recycling project has been awarded the Rheinhessen Sustainability Award and the prize https://www.kraemer-druck.de/en/wir-sind-moselhelden/
Why participation is worthwhile for you
They avoid waste and ensure that fresh fibre can be saved by recycling the carrier tape. For example, paper for magazines is produced from the carrier tape or the material is processed into insulating materials. Together, we save the wood of an average of 13 trees per tonne of recycled material! On request, we will be happy to issue you with a certificate for participating in the programme.
Is there anything to consider?
Clean separation into pure paper carrier tape is absolutely essential, as foreign bodies (e.g. glass etc.) cause major damage to processing machines or lead to contamination of the material. The personalised goods are checked before the recycling process and can lead to return shipment and exclusion of the supplier if the goods are contaminated.
Join the recycling process
Have we sparked your interest? Excellent!
Your contact person from our company will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Use the e-mail address papier.recycling@kraemer-druck.de to request recognition of the regulations or simply fill out the following form and we will get back to you. Of course, you can also simply raise the issue with your clerk.
We look forward to working together for a better environment!
