As part of its work on the circular economy, Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives has created the Re-Play range from the recovery of siliconized label materials (glassine). Through the creation of a dedicated industry, glassine has earned its credentials and become a resource in its own right. It is used in the manufacture of premium products and contributes to the reduction of waste and energy consumption.
This revolutionary new product line is the result of the valorization of glassine. This siliconized support, which is removed and discarded during the application phase of self-adhesive labels, is now collected from the end users. For the first time, the glassine becomes an integral part of the self-adhesive label of which it constitutes the noble part, the one that enhances the product and allows its identification.
The Re-Play product line marks a first in terms of waste recovery. More than just recycling, the process regenerates the waste and transforms it into a premium material with minimal impact. Re-Play includes four types of 100 % recycled papers: Nature White, Hammered, Retro and Pearl. All are FSC recycled certified, attesting to their composition and value as recycled and sustainable products. The manufacturing process is the result of an innovative technical process and involves a virtuous 100 % chain, from waste recovery to the use of the premium products in the range.
Re-Play stems from Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives' Re-Play glassine recovery program. "We decided to go down this path because it meets several of our ESG objectives in terms of waste reduction and CO2 emissions", explains Fulvio Capussotti, executive vice president of the Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives division. " LFedrigoni's goal is to integrate the end customer into this circular economy process and include the entire supply chain, starting with printers, who are the primary users of self-adhesive materials. In the area of recycling, we have signed a partnership with Papeteries de Clairefontaine, owners of a low-temperature pulping process powered by energy from biomass. The addition of glassines to white paper waste allows us to obtain a high quality product without having to resort to invasive de-inking processes, while making significant savings in raw materials.".
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives is one of the five founding members of Celab-Europe. This consortium of currently 30 members is working on the development of a new business model for self-adhesive materials, based on the circular economy. One of the consortium's objectives is to collectively identify and implement recycling and reuse solutions for self-adhesive label glassines and waste by 2025 by developing a sustainable and circular model for more than 75 % of materials used in Europe. Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives' participation in the Celab-Europe consortium is part of a broader sustainability and innovation project that has led the group to commit to continuous improvement for nearly 30 years.
With its ESG 2030 goals, Fedrigoni aims to become an industry benchmark in environmental policy and one of the best workplaces in terms of safety, inclusion and career opportunities.
