RECOVER: Biodegradable Tape and Film Solutions for Lower Environmental Impact
RECOVER: Help Materials Return to Nature
Sustainability is not only about using fewer materials.
It is also about what happens at the end of a product’s life.
This is the idea of RECOVER.
RECOVER means resource recovery and environmental return.
It uses biodegradable or bio-based materials to reduce long-term ecological impact.
For adhesive tapes and films, RECOVER focuses on:
- Bio-based materials
- Biodegradable substrates
- Compostable material design
- Lower fossil resource use
- Less long-term plastic residue
- Better end-of-life options
At YG Group, RECOVER is built around four key solutions:
- Cellophane Tape
- PLA Tape
- Degradable BOPP Film
- Water Activated Degradable Kraft Paper Tape
These products help customers reduce long-term environmental impact and support more responsible packaging systems.
What Is RECOVER in Adhesive Materials?
RECOVER means designing materials with better end-of-life options.
Some packaging materials stay in the environment for a long time.
Some plastics can create long-term residue.
Some materials are difficult to separate or process after use.
RECOVER helps reduce this problem.
It uses materials that can support:
- Biodegradation
- Composting
- Paper-based recycling
- Lower plastic residue
- Reduced dependence on fossil resources
- More sustainable packaging design
The goal is simple:
- Use better materials
- Reduce long-term impact
- Support cleaner end-of-life treatment
- Help packaging return to a safer material cycle
1. Biodegradable and Compostable Material Design
Biodegradable materials are a key part of RECOVER.
They are designed to break down under suitable conditions.
Some materials are bio-based.
Some are compostable.
Some can support paper-based recycling.
Some can reduce long-term plastic accumulation.
For packaging buyers, this means better choices for future material design.
YG Group supports biodegradable and compostable material design through:
- Cellophane tape
- PLA tape
- Degradable BOPP film
- Water activated degradable kraft paper tape
1.1 Cellophane Tape: Naturally Derived and Biodegradable
Cellophane tape is made from plant-derived cellulose film.
YG Group’s cellophane tape uses:
- Plant-based cellulose film
- Water-based adhesive
- Water-soluble adhesive options
This makes it a bio-based tape option for light packaging and eco-friendly sealing.
It is designed to reduce plastic residue and support safer environmental return.
Key Benefits
- Uses plant-derived cellulose film
- Supports bio-based packaging design
- Uses water-based or water-soluble adhesive systems
- Helps reduce long-term plastic residue
- Designed to avoid microplastic pollution
- Suitable for light packaging and office use
- Supports eco-friendly sealing applications
Performance and Environmental Notes
YG Group’s cellophane tape is designed with biodegradable performance in mind:
- Facestock complies with EU EN13432
- Facestock can reach up to 90% biodegradation within 180 days
- Full tape system meets China biodegradability standards
- Full tape system can reach 60.124% biodegradation within 64 days
Main Applications
Cellophane tape is suitable for:
- Light packaging
- Retail use
- Office sealing
- Eco-friendly packaging
- Gift packaging
- Small carton sealing
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1.2 PLA Tape: Bio-Based and Compostable
PLA tape is made from polylactic acid film.
PLA is a bio-based material made from renewable plant resources.
YG Group’s PLA tape uses:
- PLA film
- Water-based adhesive
It offers good clarity, flexibility, printability, and easy hand tear.
It is suitable for brands that want bio-based packaging tape with a clear and practical appearance.
Key Benefits
- Uses PLA bio-based film
- Made from renewable plant-based materials
- Reduces reliance on fossil resources
- Offers good clarity
- Supports flexible packaging use
- Can be printed for brand packaging
- Easy to tear by hand
- Supports plastic reduction and low-carbon packaging plans
Performance and Environmental Notes
YG Group’s PLA tape is designed for controlled biodegradation conditions:
- Made from renewable plant-based materials
- Can reach up to 94.2% biodegradation within 180 days under controlled conditions
- Supports low-carbon packaging strategies
Main Applications
PLA tape is suitable for:
- E-commerce packaging
- Retail sealing
- Branded packaging
- General carton sealing
- Eco-friendly shipping
- Custom printed packaging
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2. Degradable Film Solutions
RECOVER is not limited to tape.
It can also support film materials used in packaging, lamination, and labels.
Some film materials are designed to reduce long-term plastic accumulation.
This gives packaging and film users another end-of-life option.
2.1 Degradable BOPP Film: A Practical End-of-Life Option
BOPP film is widely used in flexible packaging and lamination.
Traditional BOPP film may create long-term plastic residue if not properly handled.
Degradable BOPP film is designed to support natural degradation.
YG Group’s degradable BOPP film is suitable for:
- Flexible packaging
- Lamination
- Label materials
- FMCG packaging
It provides a more practical end-of-life solution for reducing long-term plastic accumulation.
Key Benefits
- Designed for natural degradation
- Does not need industrial composting
- Does not need soil burial conditions
- Helps reduce long-term plastic accumulation
- Suitable for flexible packaging and lamination
- Supports FMCG packaging needs
- Provides another option for lower-impact film design
Performance and Environmental Notes
YG Group’s degradable BOPP film is designed for natural degradation:
- Can degrade in open environments
- Facestock can reach up to 99% degradation within 336 days
- Designed to reduce long-term plastic residue
Main Applications
Degradable BOPP film is suitable for:
- Flexible packaging
- Lamination
- Labeling materials
- FMCG packaging
- Composite film applications
- Retail packaging
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3. Paper-Based Recovery and Recycling
Some packaging can support recovery through paper-based recycling.
This is especially important for carton sealing.
When tape and carton can be recycled together, users do not need to remove the tape first.
This helps simplify recovery and improve packaging efficiency.
3.1 Water Activated Degradable Kraft Paper Tape: Recycle Together, No Separation
Water activated degradable kraft paper tape is a paper-based sealing tape.
YG Group’s water activated degradable kraft paper tape uses:
- Degradable kraft paper
- Rubber adhesive or hot melt adhesive
- Water activated bonding
The tape is activated by water.
It creates strong bonding for carton sealing.
Because it is paper-based, it can be recycled together with cartons in suitable repulping systems.
This helps reduce plastic use and supports paper-based circular packaging.
Key Benefits
- Uses degradable kraft paper
- Supports strong carton sealing
- Water activated for reliable bonding
- Can be recycled together with cartons
- No need to remove tape before repulping
- Reduces plastic use
- Supports paper-based circular packaging systems
- Suitable for light and medium-duty carton sealing
Performance and Environmental Notes
YG Group’s water activated degradable kraft paper tape supports both biodegradation and paper recovery:
- Repulpable with cartons
- No separation required
- Can reach 62.528% biodegradation within 64 days
- Compliant with OK Biobased certification for renewable content
Main Applications
Water activated degradable kraft paper tape is suitable for:
- Light-duty carton sealing
- Medium-duty carton sealing
- Logistics shipping
- Retail packaging
- E-commerce packaging
- Paper-based circular packaging systems
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4. Better End-of-Life Design Across the Packaging Lifecycle
RECOVER is not only about one product.
It is about planning the end of the packaging lifecycle.
A better end-of-life design can help reduce:
- Long-term plastic residue
- Microplastic concerns
- Fossil resource dependence
- Separation work
- Packaging waste pressure
- Environmental burden after use
Different products need different recovery paths.
For example:
- Cellophane tape supports bio-based packaging
- PLA tape supports compostable packaging under controlled conditions
- Degradable BOPP film supports degradation in open environments
- Water activated kraft paper tape supports paper-based recycling
When the material is designed for recovery, packaging can have a better end-of-life route.
RECOVER Solutions at a Glance
| RECOVER Area | Solution | Main Material | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biodegradable Design | Cellophane Tape | Plant-Based Cellulose Film + Water-Based / Water-Soluble Adhesive | Light packaging, retail use, office sealing |
| Bio-Based Compostable Design | PLA Tape | PLA Film + Water-Based Adhesive | E-commerce packaging, retail sealing, branded packaging |
| Degradable Film Design | Degradable BOPP Film | Degradable BOPP Film | Flexible packaging, lamination, label materials |
| Paper-Based Recovery | Water Activated Degradable Kraft Paper Tape | Degradable Kraft Paper + Rubber / Hot Melt Adhesive | Carton sealing, logistics, retail shipping |
Application Scenarios
RECOVER can support many packaging and film needs.
Eco-Friendly Sealing
Cellophane tape supports light and eco-friendly sealing.
Common uses include:
- Light packaging
- Retail packaging
- Office sealing
- Gift packaging
- Small carton sealing
E-Commerce Packaging
PLA tape supports bio-based packaging for shipping and retail.
Common uses include:
- E-commerce parcels
- Branded cartons
- Retail boxes
- Custom printed packaging
- General carton sealing
Flexible Packaging and Lamination
Degradable BOPP film supports lower-impact film applications.
Common uses include:
- Flexible packaging
- Composite film
- Lamination
- Label materials
- FMCG packaging
Paper-Based Carton Sealing
Water activated degradable kraft paper tape supports carton recycling.
Common uses include:
- Logistics cartons
- Retail shipping boxes
- E-commerce packaging
- Light-duty carton sealing
- Medium-duty carton sealing
Why RECOVER Matters for Buyers
Global buyers are looking for packaging materials with better end-of-life options.
They need products that support:
- Biodegradable material design
- Bio-based content
- Compostable packaging
- Lower plastic residue
- Reduced fossil resource use
- Paper-based recycling
- Clear sustainability claims
- Practical application performance
RECOVER helps buyers choose packaging materials with the end in mind.
Before selecting a tape or film, buyers can ask:
- Is the material bio-based?
- Is it biodegradable or compostable?
- What conditions are needed for degradation?
- Can it be recycled with cartons?
- Does it reduce plastic use?
- Does it help avoid long-term residue?
- Can it still meet packaging performance needs?
These questions help buyers choose better end-of-life material solutions.
Built for Biodegradable Adhesive Material Supply
YG Group provides adhesive tape and film solutions for global packaging, retail, logistics, and industrial users.
Our product portfolio covers:
- Cellophane tape
- PLA tape
- Degradable BOPP film
- Water activated kraft paper tape
- Kraft tape
- Packing tape
- Self-adhesive label materials
- Digital printing materials
- Industrial adhesive solutions
YG Group supports customers from material design to application matching.
We help customers choose:
- The right bio-based substrate
- The right degradable film
- The right adhesive system
- The right tape structure
- The right packaging format
- The right end-of-life route
This makes RECOVER more than an environmental claim.
It becomes a practical material strategy for better packaging recovery.
Looking for Biodegradable Tape and Film Solutions?
YG Group can help you develop adhesive tapes and films for eco-friendly packaging, lower plastic residue, and better end-of-life design.
Explore more solutions:
- Cellophane Tape
- Degradable Kraft Tape
- Kraft Tape
- DPM Solutions
- Adhesive Tape Solutions
- Product Catalogs
Contact YG Group to discuss your biodegradable tape, degradable film, or eco-friendly packaging needs.
Conclusion
Better packaging should consider its end of life.
It should reduce long-term residue.
It should use better material sources.
It should support recycling or degradation.
It should help lower ecological impact.
This is the value of RECOVER.
Through cellophane tape, PLA tape, degradable BOPP film, and water activated degradable kraft paper tape, YG Group helps customers:
- Use bio-based materials
- Reduce fossil resource dependence
- Support biodegradable packaging
- Reduce long-term plastic residue
- Improve paper-based recycling
- Build more responsible packaging systems
For brands that want better end-of-life packaging solutions, RECOVER is a practical adhesive material strategy.
FAQ
What does RECOVER mean in adhesive materials?
RECOVER means designing adhesive materials with better end-of-life options.
It focuses on biodegradable materials, bio-based materials, degradable films, and paper-based recovery.
What is cellophane tape made from?
Cellophane tape is made from plant-derived cellulose film.
It can be combined with water-based or water-soluble adhesive systems for eco-friendly packaging use.
What is PLA tape?
PLA tape is a bio-based tape made from polylactic acid film.
It is made from renewable plant-based materials and can support compostable packaging under controlled conditions.
What is degradable BOPP film used for?
Degradable BOPP film is used for flexible packaging, lamination, label materials, and FMCG packaging.
It is designed to reduce long-term plastic accumulation.
Can kraft paper tape be recycled with cartons?
Yes. Water activated degradable kraft paper tape can be recycled together with cartons in suitable repulping systems.
This helps avoid tape separation and supports paper-based circular packaging.
Why are biodegradable tapes important?
Biodegradable tapes help reduce long-term plastic residue.
They also support eco-friendly packaging, plastic reduction, and better end-of-life material design.
