UPM Raflatac implements forest certification for HD liners

Forest certification takes a lifecycle approach across the entire forest supply chain, ensuring that wood-based products are sourced from responsibly managed forests.

This is the latest step in the supplier’s drive to create film labeling options that excel in sustainability. As part of its ecodesign philosophy, the company’s first step is always to use responsibly sourced raw materials, with the goal being to only use wood raw material from certified sources by 2030. UPM Raflatac has also expanded its range of certified label faces for many end-use segments to make it easier for label converters and brand owners to make sustainable choices.

Noora Markkanen, senior specialist, sustainability at UPM Raflatac, said: ‘We are very proud to announce that sustainability will soon be standard for our main HD liners, with HD70 and HD Lite to be made from FSC certified raw material by the end of 2018. This means our entire PP and PE product offering will be available with a forest-certified liner – another step towards us labeling a smarter future.’