European Certified Compostable Stock
If you are looking for a durable plastic-like stock, this PLA/biopolymer is the best alternative. This stock is oil resistant and works well in wet and cold conditions. It is coated and therefore will not absorb oils, liquids or easily rip. The stock is European Certified Compostable (DIN EN 13432 & ASTM 6400) and is made from annually renewable resources (primarily corn) grown in the US. Peel it off the roll, machine apply or use it with your thermal transfer printer. Use it for food packaging like freezer packaging, bottle labels, bakery labels, compostable to-go containers labels, meat labels and so much more. Use it for fashion applications like clothing size labels.
We print on award winning energy saving HP Indigo digital printers using toner ink TUV Austria Certified for Industrial and Home Compost.
There are two adhesive choices: A water-based emulsion acrylic which has not been certified compostable or a European Certified Compostable adhesive. You can order blank or pre-printed in any size to run in your thermal transfer printer. The stock comes in clear and white.
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Uses
compostable packaging
compostable containers
compostable coffee bags
transparent labels
thermal transfer labels
waterproof labels
food service labels
clear stickers
clear address labels
compostable to-go containers
ice cream containers
food packaging labels
freezer labels
meat labels
bakery ingredient labels
labels for jars
stick on labels
wristbands
ID bracelets
equipment wrap labels
labels for clothing
pant size labels
True Story:
Once in awhile an idea is suggested by a client and things begin rolling in a new direction. Vancouver Aquarium (part of the OceanWise Initiative) was looking for an alternative to plastic bracelets since they were moving away from single-use plastic. The bracelets were needed for children visiting the museum as a preventive aid, should the children become separated from their family. And thus Plan It Green Printing created the wristband bracelet with European Certified Compostable Stock, made primarily from cornstalks grown and manufactured in the USA.
Photo courtesy of Natural Habitat Adventures
Stock
EarthFirst PLA® is made of annually renewable resources grown in the US, primarily corn, PLA uses less energy to produce than petrochemical based plastics. European Certified Compostable ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 for Industrial Composting. The stock is available in clear and we’ll lay down a layer of white ink for white labels.
Adhesive
This adhesive is durable and well suited for freezer applications and most wet conditions. It is a water-based emulsion acrylic. It is not certified compostable. It is FDA 21CFR for indirect food contact, child toy safety act and CONEG Regulations and it’s latex-free.
Additionally we also offer a certified compostable adhesive for this stock: Fasson S9500 is specifically suited for those kinds of applications where the complete packaging should be biodegradable, and where indirect or direct food contact with dry foodstuff is required (i.e., fruit and vegetable labeling). S9500 is compliant with the European food regulation 1935/2004/EC for direct food contact with dry, non-fatty food. It also complies with DIN EN 13432 biodegradability and compostability regulation, and is OK compost-certified under the tracking number S259. Also good for wet/cold packaging.
Ink
We print on award winning, energy saving HP Indigo digital printers. We use HP Toner inks certified by TUV Austria for compostable labels.
EN 13432, 94/62/EEC and ASTM 6400
Look & Feel
The stock is shiny with a semi-matte/satin look. It’s thin and light-weight but don’t be fooled! This stock is strong and does not rip easily like a paper label. To protect your label art, we add a water-based matte top coat. The clear stock comes with a clear or matte/frosted top coat.. The white stock is slightly translucent. .
What most printers don’t tell you
The stock is durable but the printing on top is not scratch-resistant and therefore not typically suited for high frequented surfaces like cell phones covers, drinking flasks or where the labels will be constantly rubbed, or scratched. It’s important to test these on your packaging to make sure they work properly. The stock is made to compost under high heat. It is a great label for wet, freezer and normal conditions. However, if it’s on a metal bumper with the sun shining and a temperature in excess of 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the label will shrink. And so will your tongue, so don’t kiss the bumper.
Pick up order round sticker labels printed with compostable ink - Courtesy of Grubhub vendor
Collection of round sticker labels printed with compostable ink - Courtesy of Pump & Rye, and Caiti's Candles
Clear Sticker Label for Glass Container - Photo courtesy of Lucid
Tea Glass Beverage Sticker Label - Photo courtesy of Olas Coffee
Food To Go Container Sticker Label - Photo courtesy of Tuck Shop @ Dropbox
Clear Sticker Label - Photo was staged by us. Thank you Gneiss Spice.
Clear Sticker Label on Kraft Paper Coffee Bag - Photo courtesy Rubicon Roasting
Clear Sticker Label on Kraft Paper Coffee Bag - Photo courtesy of Rubicon Roasting
Bakery Packaging Sticker Label - Photo courtesy of AWG Bakery
Beverage Label - Photo courtesy of Forager's NYC
Blank Labels for Thermal Printers - fully customizable - Courtesy of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds
Clear Sticker Label - Photo courtesy of Raw Earth
Round Candle Sticker Labels - Courtesy of Caiti's Candles
Clear Sticker Label - Photo courtesy Gneiss Spice
Hot Beverage To Go Sticker Label - Courtesy of Alpine Modern Cafe
Round Sticker Label
Cosmetics Sticker Label - Courtesy of Josie Maran Cosmetics
Freezer Sticker Label - Courtesy of Yoga-urt
Illustration Art - Courtesy of The Derschang Group/Oddfellows Cafe & Bar
Food Sticker Labels - Courtesy of Pure Kitchen
Bikini labels - Courtesy of Acacia Swimwear
Food Sticker Label for freezer storage - Courtesy of Alma Semillera
To-Go Sticker Label - Photo courtesy of Snooze AM Eatery
Food Sticker Label - Courtesy of Drink Tandem
Food Identifying Sticker Label - Courtesy of Energy Green
Chai Packaging Sticker Label - Courtesy of Yerba Cha
Pants label sticker - Courtesy of prAna
Medical Sticker Label - Courtesy of New York University Langone Medical Center
Tea Packaging Sticker Label - Courtesy of Ohn Market
Food Packaging Sticker Labels - Courtesy of Chico Co-op
Admission Wristband - Courtesy of Vancouver Aquarium/OceanWise
Chai Packaging Sticker Label - Courtesy of Yerba Cha
Tea Packaging Sticker Label - Photo courtesy of Ohn Market
Clear Sticker Label - Photo courtesy of Gneiss Spice
Event wristbands - a great alternative to plastic
Summary
If you are looking for a durable alternative to a plastic sticker label, or if you are looking for labels for compostable packaging for wet or oily conditions, this is a great solution. Other suppliers may offer labels made from sugarcane, other compostable stocks or stock imported from Europe. However, you’ll find that our labels are less expensive and have a far smaller footprint. If you have Compostable packaging this stock is European Certified Compostable.
Clear & White / Customizable / Waterproof / Oil proof / Durable / European Certified Compostable Stock / Thermal Transfer