Sustainable Labels
Looking for sustainable labels that align with your brand values without compromising on quality or performance?
At Summit Labels, we offer eco-friendly label materials designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the durability, print quality, and finish your product deserves.
Whether you're launching a new brand or upgrading your packaging, we’ll help you choose the right sustainable label solution for your application.
Our Sustainable Label Materials
Envi PCW
Premium 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Bottle Paper.
A bright, ultra-white wet-strength paper made from 100% post-consumer recycled content. Designed specifically for bottle labeling where brands need premium print quality and reliable performance in cold and moisture-heavy environments.
Kraft
100% Recycled Paper with a Rustic Finish
This natural brown kraft paper is made from 100% recycled fiber. It has a warm, earthy appearance with visible texture and character, making sustainability feel authentic and tangible. Because it’s recycled paper, natural fiber variations may be visible, adding to its organic look.
Kona Paper
100% Post-Consumer Recycled Paper with Coffee Fiber
Kona Paper is made from 100% post-consumer waste and includes repurposed coffee bag fiber blended into the sheet. FSC certified and designed to handle moisture better than standard paper, it combines recycled content with a distinctive, natural appearance.
FSC Semi Gloss
Responsibly Sourced Coated Paper
FSC Semi Gloss is a smooth, bright coated paper that delivers clean, professional print results. FSC certification, which stands for Forest Stewardship Council, verifies that the paper comes from responsibly managed forests. It offers a polished look while supporting certified fiber sourcing and paper recycling processes.
Forest Film
Renewable-Based Polypropylene Film
Forest Film is a glossy polypropylene label made using wood-based pulp production residues. It offers a renewable alternative to traditional fossil-based plastic film while maintaining the same durability and resistance to water, oil, and chemicals. It is still polypropylene film, but sourced differently to support more responsible material streams.
Cane Fiber
Sugarcane-Based Compostable Renewable Paper
Cane Fiber Paper is made from 95% sugarcane fiber, known as bagasse, which is an agricultural byproduct of sugar production. Instead of relying on wood pulp, this paper repurposes fast-growing crop waste into a natural, matte label material. It offers a renewable alternative with a soft, organic aesthetic.
Stone Paper
Mineral-Based, Tree-Free Alternative
Stone Paper is a pulp-free material made from calcium carbonate, sourced from construction waste, and a small amount of PE binder. No trees are used in its production, and it is manufactured without water or bleaching. Naturally water- and tear-resistant, it offers a durable alternative to traditional paper.
Wash-off Adhesive
CleanFlake® Recycling-Optimized Adhesive
Wash-Off adhesive technology, such as CleanFlake®, is designed to release from PET containers during the recycling wash process, allowing labels to separate cleanly without leaving residue. This helps improve recycling efficiency and supports higher-quality recycled PET. It’s an adhesive-based sustainability solution that plays a key role in enabling more recyclable packaging systems.
Reduce waste with Linerless Labels
Linerless labels eliminate the traditional backing liner, reducing waste by up to 50% compared to standard pressure-sensitive labels.
Because there’s no release liner:
• Less material ends up in landfills
• More labels fit per roll
• Transportation footprint is reduced
Sustainable Digital Printing
Sustainability isn’t just about materials. How your labels are printed matters too.
Our HP Indigo digital label printing technology reduces setup waste, eliminates plates, and allows for precise production quantities, helping brands avoid overproduction and unnecessary inventory.
Compared to traditional print methods, digital printing supports shorter runs, faster changeovers, and efficient production of multiple SKUs. That means less excess stock, less material waste, and more flexibility as your product line evolves.
It’s a smarter, more sustainable way to produce high-quality labels; environmentally and operationally.
Recyclable Shrink Sleeves
We also offer recyclable shrink sleeve options, including perforated sleeves for beverage cans. These make it easier for consumers to separate packaging components and recycle properly.
If your product uses shrink sleeves, we can help you explore more environmentally responsible alternatives.
Sustainable Labels. Done Right.
Choosing sustainable labels shouldn’t mean compromising on performance, durability, or design.
At Summit Labels, we combine responsibly sourced materials, renewable and recycled options, advanced adhesive systems, and high-quality print finishes to help you build packaging that performs in the real world.
No vague claims. No greenwashing. Just clear options and expert guidance tailored to your product.
Ready to move forward?
Or connect with one of our label specialists to talk through your application and sustainability goals.
Let’s build packaging that works. For your brand and for the planet.
Order Free Samples
Our free (yes, free!) material sample packs will let you feel and see the quality that your labels will be.
No commitment of any kind, just quality labels. Because we believe you should feel confident when you place your order.
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