Lecta Self-Adhesives, known by the Adestor brand name and a European supplier of self-adhesive label materials, has announced SOPREMA as a new partner in its Adestor Collect & Recycle program. The program is designed to encourage the collection and recycling of the glassine paper used in self-adhesive labelling applications.

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

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 ending up in landfills or incineration processes, and 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, in turn, 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:

• Less waste, with a significant reduction in the volume of glassine paper ending up incinerated or in landfill.
• Regulatory compliance, in line with the current environmental standards.
• Commitment to sustainability, using transparent practices to enhance their corporate social responsibility and reputation among customers and partners.

Lecta says this new alliance reinforces the role of Lecta Self-Adhesives as a company committed to sustainability and the circular economy, promoting solutions that reduce environmental impact and improve the efficiency of the entire labeling value chain.