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Developing recyclable packaging?
Include the right tape.

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Make recyclable packaging completely recyclable 

The adhesive solution you choose for your packaging shouldn’t compromise its recyclability.
At tesa, we’ve developed a range of packaging design tapes that makes your corrugated and board material boxes and envelopes completely recyclable. They are made from paper from sustainably managed sources, providing a recyclable alternative for pack opening, closing, and reinforcement. They also seamlessly integrate with your current processes.
For packaging designers looking to develop greater sustainability in their products, be sure to include tesa. 

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For performance and increased sustainability

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The adhesive tape you choose can be the difference that makes your packaging completely recyclable.
Choosing our new range of adhesive solutions gives you the best of both worlds - sustainability and performance.
So, you can offer your customers the solutions they want. 

Benefits at a glance

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01Performance without compromise

Our range features tapes with high adhesion and a strong paper backing to ensure optimum performance. Each solution has been through our rigorous testing processes to ensure every roll performs to the very highest standards, every single time.  
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02Recyclability

Our new tapes are certified for their recyclability. So you can confidently reassure your customers that your packaging is completely recyclable and get ahead of legislative demands.   
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03Driving sustainability together

The paper backing on our new tapes comes from sustainably managed sources. The release coating is water-based, they feature a 100% recycled paper core, and the coating process is solvent-free. We continually seek ways to use resources more effectively, choose the right materials, and minimize impact - helping to support your sustainability goals.   
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04Partnering for design freedom

Working together our teams create the most effective solutions. We support your designers with products to change packaging for the better - without any loss in strength, visual appeal, or processability. Through close collaboration we develop adhesive solutions that give your designers real freedom, enabling greater sustainability and future-proof packaging designs.  
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05Processability

Our tapes can be applied in-line during the corrugated board manufacturing process and we have successfully tested processability on market-leading applicators. During box processing and finishing, they can of course also be applied with off-line market standard applicator systems.
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