Avery Dennison launches recycled direct thermal paper labels

Avery Dennison has introduced rDT, the first commercially-available direct thermal paper labels to contain recycled post-consumer waste.

Direct thermal (DT) paper is a popular material due to its ease of use, high print speed, high image resolution, and wide range of compatible printers. Avery Dennison’s new rDT is the first recycled uncoated direct thermal paper label material available on the market.

“We’ve seen a sharp rise in demand for sustainable direct thermal solutions, especially in the logistics and eCommerce space,” said Avery Dennison product manager direct thermal paper, Vincenzo Palumbo. “That such a widely used material didn’t have a recycled option available showed a big gap in the market, and we’re excited to introduce rDT to meet the clear demand for sustainable labels as well as push the labelling industry towards more regenerative practices.”

RDT is a BPA-free, FSC-certified direct thermal uncoated paper that contains post-consumer recycled waste. The material’s performance is on par with standard DT paper, including visual appearance, conversion, printability, and barcode readability.