UPM Raflatac has crowned Raben and Reganta as the winners of the RafCycle Award at Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Brussels.
The award was presented in recognition of recycling efforts and value chain collaboration.
Raben, a Polish-based logistics firm, is said to have demonstrated great commitment to improving its environmental performance. One activity the company has initiated is recycling the label waste with UPM Raflatac’s label waste recycling service RafCycle. UPM Raflatac collects label release liner waste from Raben and transforms it into new raw materials. Today, Raben does not just recycle its liner waste but has also taken UPM Raflatac’s more sustainable RAFNTX+ paper label materials into use.
Reganta, a Polish-based printing company, has played a ‘pivotal’ role in this success story by acting as an ambassador for the RafCycle service. Reganta’s efforts in promoting RafCycle to Raben have strengthened the partnership between these industry players and led to the adoption of responsible recycling practices and more sustainable label materials.
“Raben and Reganta’s joint commitment to sustainability and their commitment to the RafCycle programme is a great example of the power of value chain collaboration,” said Izabela Antczak, packaging solutions manager at UPM Raflatac. “We are thrilled to recognise their achievements and hope that their dedication will inspire others.”
Katarzyna Ostojska, marketing manager, Raben Logistics Polska, added, “As one of the leaders in the transport and logistics industry, Raben Group is committed not only to reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also to limiting its negative impact on the environment. Thanks to RafCycle recycling service, we can turn waste into a resource, taking us one step closer on our sustainable path to achieving our ESG goals.”
Igor Szlaski, owner of the Reganta printing company, commented, “Reganta is committed to sustainability, but not just within our own organisation. As a bridge between our customers and suppliers, we believe it is our duty to share the knowledge of more sustainable practices that minimise the negative impact on the environment.”
