ASSOCIATION NEWS CELAB Europe Enhances Label Waste Recycling Solutions CELAB Europe, the European association dedicat- ed to advancing the circular economy for self-adhe- sive labels, has relaunched its website, featuring an enhanced platform that helps label users and other stakeholders access information and find practical re- cycling solutions. CELAB (Circular Economy for Labels) Europe is an industry-led initiative that brings together stakehold- ers from across the self-adhesive label value chain to advance circular economy solutions, encourage col- laboration and support improved recycling and recov- ery of release liner and label waste in Europe.
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highly specialized solution providers to companies operat- ing in emerging technology fields. This is precisely where drupa’s strength lies. It brings together the international print and packaging industry across the entire value chain and highlights the technologies, perspectives and partner- ships that will shape its future.” “The sector is experiencing a period of rapid techno- logical change,” Dr Andreas Pleßke, Chairman of the dru- pa Committee. “Automation, artificial intelligence and con- nected production processes are transforming value chains and opening up new business opportunities. This makes an international meeting place all the more important – one where innovations can be experienced not in isolation, but through the interaction of technology, applications and mar- kets. That is exactly what drupa stands for. Visitors can look forward to drupa 2028 introducing entirely new formats that will bring this dynamic transformation to life and showcase the business opportunities it creates.” drupa 2028 will place greater emphasis on end-to- end solutions, automation, robotics, artificial intelligence,
At the heart of the new website is an interactive map of recyclers handling release liner and label waste. This key service enables label users to search for recycling solutions close to their location, making it easier to identify potential recycling partners and explore oppor- tunities to divert valuable materials from disposal. For brands and label users, the map provides a practical starting point for finding local recycling op- tions, supporting waste management efforts and ad- vancing sustainability goals. For label converters, material suppliers, recyclers and other stakeholders, the website offers a central source of information on CELAB Europe’s activities and its collective efforts to improve the circularity of self-adhesive label materials, including an FAQ that answers most common ques- tions on label and matrix waste recycling. The relaunched website also makes CELAB Eu- rope’s mission, initiatives and resources easier to discover, reinforcing the importance of collaboration across the value chain to develop and scale circular solutions.
materials and the circular economy. At the center of this approach will be the integration of hardware, software, data and automated production processes into intercon- nected systems. At the same time, drupa is opening up to a wider range of stakeholders along the value chain. In addition to technology providers, print service providers and convert- ers, brand owners, designers and the creative industries are gaining in importance. The new experience architec- ture, featuring the four clusters “grow”, “create”, “learn” and “play”, will bring together business and solutions, cre- ativity, knowledge transfer and community under one roof. The supporting program for drupa 2028 is also taking shape. Stages, interactive formats and knowledge-sharing opportunities will bring together technologies, applica- tions and the people behind them. The next generation of industry professionals will also have a more prominent role, with young talents, start-ups and emerging technolo- gy companies connecting directly with established market players and international decision-makers.
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