Lecta partners with Soprema

Lecta Self-Adhesives has welcomed Soprema as a new partner in its Adestor Collect & Recycle program, designed to encourage the collection and recycling of glassine paper used in self-adhesive labeling applications.

Present in more than 120 countries, Soprema develops building industry products based on recycled materials. The company integrates glassine paper as a raw material into innovative products such as its bio-sustainable thermal insulation.

The incorporation of Soprema reinforces Adestor's Collect & Recycle program as an accessible and efficient way of transforming glassine paper, a liner with a thin silicone coating widely used in adhesive labels, into a high-value resource. The aim is to prevent the material from entering landfills or being incinerated and to promote its reuse in new products as part of a circular model.

Within the framework of this partnership, Soprema will collect, transport and transform the waste through its patented process in Cestas, Gironde, France. Lecta Self-Adhesives will inform its customers to facilitate access to the service, but will not be directly involved in the recycling process.

Companies that sign up to Adestor Collect & Recycle will unlock key benefits to reinforce their own environmental strategies: reduced waste with a significant reduction in the volume of glassine paper ending up incinerated or in landfill, regulatory compliance in line with current environmental standards, and commitment to sustainability using transparent practices to enhance their corporate social responsibility and reputation among customers and partners.