ABOUT UNIVACCO

Sustainability

UNIVACCO for a Better Future

UNIVACCO is a brand you can rely on to deliver outstanding graphic enhancement. As a worldwide leader in hot stamp and cold transfer foils, it is our responsibility to offer a sustainable product offering.

RESPECT THE PLANET’S LIMITS

Is UNIVACCO’s Foil Stamping Recyclable?

Hot stamping and cold transfer printing are both RECYCLABLE!

Hot/cold foil is layered, but also incredibly THIN

In a study commissioned by the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (www.fsea.com), it was found that paper after foiling is 100% recyclable. The addition of foil creates no problems in deinking or pulping during the recycling process.

In the hot/cold foil structure, aluminum metallization on the transfer layer is extremely thin, and the coating weight is often lighter than conventional inks. After foil stamping or transferring, NO plastic residue remains on the packaging. Unlike laminating films and metallic paper, transferred foil is easily recycled.

UNIVACCO Sustainability Brochure

Foil-stamped prints are RECYCLABLE and DEINKABLE

Univacco passed the de-inking certification granted by INGEDE. After stamping with Univacco’s foil, papers can easily be deinked during the re-pulping process, after which the paper can be made into new paper or carton materials without any issues.

Foil-stamped prints are COMPOSTABLE and BIODEGRADABLE

Univacco’s foil has gained DIN CERTCO certification, including both the European Standard EN 13432 and North America Standard ASTM D6400. The certification confirms that, as an additive, our foil is fully compatible with the composting process. After decomposition, substrates decorated by Univacco stamping foil leave no toxic residue or any other negative effect on the environment.

CULTURE DRIVES SUSTAINABILITY

Our company-wide ethical principles of integrity, pragmatism, gratitude, and appreciation guide our development and form the foundation all of our policies, and specifically on sustainability. Thus, UNIVACCO actively commits to the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as outlined by the United Nations.

Through our culture, activities, and commitments, our foil not only has the power to brighten packaging designs, but it can also become a beautiful inspiration for our future.

UNIVACCO Highlight Items for SDGS: 2021