DÜSSELDORF, Germany — As a leader in adhesive technologies, Henkel is committed to actively supporting a circular economy by making it possible to return high-quality materials into the loop after use – turning waste back into valuable resources. The adhesives used in packages typically only make up no more than 5% of the total weight – yet, their properties can actually make the difference when it comes to the overall recyclability of the material. With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel is introducing a range of adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging.
Together with its partners ExxonMobil, Borealis and Saperatec, Henkel’s experts presented their new solutions for packaging applications at the K trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, in October.