Beontag’s Receives APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition for PET Wash-Off adhesive

11 June 2025 - Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of self-adhesives and smart tags such as RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth technology, has announced its PET Wash-Off adhesive has officially been recognition by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). The adhesive meets the highest U.S. standard for PET recyclability and is backed by trusted third party validation, enhancing performance for both brands and converters. This marks an important step in Beontag’s continued commitment to providing sustainable and technically sound solutions for the labeling industry.

Beontags PET Wash-Off adhesive is a pressure-sensitive solution specifically engineered for PET packaging using BOPP face stocks. It also offers a distinctive solution in the market with conventional adhesives often leaving residue on PET surfaces, leading to discoloration, hazing, and diminishing material quality in the recycling process. Beontag’s advanced adhesive formulation overcomes these challenges by ensuring clean removability, enabling true circular recycling of PET while preserving its integrity.

With clean separation during recycling, no need for substrate pre-treatment, and all temperature performance, PET Wash-Off helps converters and brands enhance packaging recyclability without adding further complexity. Engineered with circularity in mind, the PET recovery supports the production of higher quality Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content while also helping brands enhance recyclability without compromising label performance or operational productivity.

Speaking about the new recognition, Erin Bernhardt, Beontag’s VP of GLM, said “Securing APR Recognition for our PET Wash-Off adhesive is an important milestone that underscores Beontag's focus on advancing sustainable technologies within the graphic and labeling industry. It is a clear reflection of our drive to develop practical innovations that not only serve our customers, but also contribute meaningfully to environmental progress.”

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About Beontag

Beontag is a global business enabler that serves as one of the world’s leading providers of IoT solutions and pressure-sensitive adhesives. With operations in more than 16 countries and a footprint in over 40 markets, the multinational company offers end-to-end product capabilities for a range of industries and businesses, driving seamless communication between companies, products, and people.

Beontag’s business is underpinned by modern manufacturing facilities, strategic investments, R&D, and a range of highly qualified teams. Furthermore, the multinational is fully committed to enabling positive impacts across the entire value chain. As a member of the UN Global Compact since 2021, Beontag offers its customers a series of increasingly sustainable products while also working towards a diverse and equitable work environment. To learn more, visit: www.beontag.com.

About the Association of Plastic Recyclers

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) is an international non-profit and the only North American organization focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics. APR’s tools and resources help companies design packaging that can be recycled, support innovations that overcome existing recycling challenges, and encourage stable and reliable markets for post-consumer recycled content. Visit plasticsrecycling.org for more information

About APR Design® Recognition

APR Design® Recognition: APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition provides third-party validation that a package or packaging component’s design is compatible with the North American recycling system. This process confirms that the item has met the highest criteria for recyclability according to the APR Design® Guide. Complete packages and all components of package design are eligible for APR Recognition