Self-adhesive labels as circular economy-based product
Pyykkö, Liisa (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024121134805
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Circular economy has become important topic in manufacturing industry. Self- adhesive labels are multilayer product which become waste once it has been sticked into product. The purpose of this thesis is to find out if self-adhesive la- bels are circular economy -based product and how the life cycle of labels can be extended after production phase.
This thesis has been done by using qualitative research methods as well as partly narrative literature research. Data collection has been done with narrative literature research. The collected data has been tried to be explained in deeper level, which is used in qualitative research. The research questions have also been tried to answer by using numeric information and LCA studies.
As a result, was discovered that labels can be circular economy -based prod- uct, when using correct raw materials. LCA studies supported this. As a conclu- sion, extending the life cycle of labels can be reach with various methods exam- ple burning waste to energy. For further studies the recyclability of labels should be concerned by testing it in pilot laboratory.
This thesis has been done by using qualitative research methods as well as partly narrative literature research. Data collection has been done with narrative literature research. The collected data has been tried to be explained in deeper level, which is used in qualitative research. The research questions have also been tried to answer by using numeric information and LCA studies.
As a result, was discovered that labels can be circular economy -based prod- uct, when using correct raw materials. LCA studies supported this. As a conclu- sion, extending the life cycle of labels can be reach with various methods exam- ple burning waste to energy. For further studies the recyclability of labels should be concerned by testing it in pilot laboratory.