What Are You Doing with Your Labels’ Backing Waste? It’s Going to Landfill!
25 July 2025
If your business uses self-adhesive labels, there’s one part of the process you may be overlooking: label backing waste. This material, also known as release liner, is usually discarded after labels are applied. And unfortunately, most of it ends up in one place:
🚯 Landfill.
But it doesn’t have to
♻️ What Is Label Backing Waste?
Label backing waste is the smooth, non-stick paper or film that labels come attached to. It’s commonly made from:
- Glassine paper
These materials are designed to be non-adhesive and moisture-resistant, which makes them perfect for packaging,but difficult to recycle through traditional waste systems.
🌍 Why Is Label Backing Waste an Environmental Problem?
Every year, thousands of tonnes of label waste go to landfill, where they:
- Do not biodegrade
- Are rarely recycled
- Add to your business’s carbon footprint
Businesses often dispose of this waste simply because there’s no clear alternative, or they’re unaware that sustainable label waste solutions exist.
✅ Eco-Friendly Label Waste Disposal, GBF Have Got You Covered
At GBF we provide a label backing waste collection and recycling service to help your business reduce landfill waste and operate more sustainably.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- ✅ Collection of label waste
- ✅ Ethical and responsible recycling
- ✅ Support for your ESG & sustainability goals
- ✅ A better story for your brand to share
We handle everything, no extra work for you.
💼 Who Is This For?
Our label waste collection is ideal for:
- Warehouses & distribution centers
- Food and beverage producers
- Retailers & e-commerce businesses
- Any company using rolls of adhesive labels
If your business is using self-adhesive labels, you’re generating release liner waste, and we’re ready to help.
📞 Let’s Keep Label Backing Waste Out of Landfill
Join the growing number of companies taking action on their packaging waste.
Don’t let your label waste go to landfill—
📩 Contact us today on 01858 461234 or email sales@gbf.co.uk to discuss the best options for your business.
