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# Label release liners containing PCR content and unbleached fibres revealed by Ahlstrom
- URL: https://www.packagingeurope.com/label-release-liners-containing-pcr-content-and-unbleached-fibres-revealed-by-ahlstrom/
- Published: 2023-08-31T13:21:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-22T21:10:43.000Z
- Author: Packaging Europe staff writers
- Tags: Print and Labelling, Sustainability, #layout-s, #type-article, #packaging-europe, #Import 2026-09-08 15:47

[**Ahlstrom**](https://www.ahlstrom.com/?ref=packagingeurope.com) **is extending its Acti-V range of high-performance release liners with new products containing recycled and unbleached fibre content, intended for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) laminates and labels.**

In general, release papers are said to facilitate the efficient printing, cutting, and application of PSA labels – thus reducing product waste, increasing product safely, and helping goods move reliably and efficiently through the distribution process. Those created with Acti-V technology reportedly enable potential reductions in energy, catalyst, and silicone consumption through a ‘highly efficient’ silicone coating and converting process.

Acti-V RF Yellow is a supercalendered release paper said to contain at least 15% post-consumer recycled fibre. It is designed to resemble the typical light-yellow colour of paper liners that carry most PSA paper labels in Europe.

Meanwhile, Acti-V RF Natural is a light creamy colour that naturally results from the incorporation of post-consumer recycled fibre and both bleached and unbleached cellulose fibres. According to Ahlstrom, it does not use any dye and is based on components estimated to allow a carbon footprint reduction of at least 15% compared to the Acti-V Yellow liner.

By replacing a portion of virgin fibres with recyclate, Ahlstrom hopes to support the industry in adopting renewable, bio-based materials and provide sustainability-minded options for laminators, label printers, and end-users.

Last year, [UPM Raflatac](https://www.upmraflatac.com/?ref=packagingeurope.com) sought to process [PET liner waste](https://packagingeurope.com/news/label-liner-waste-collected-by-upm-raflatac-to-be-used-in-the-production-of-insulation/8365.article?ref=packagingeurope.com) collected through its recycling service into a raw material, which was then used by [Finnfoam](https://www.finnfoam.com/?ref=packagingeurope.com) to produce insulation.

[Fedrigoni](https://fedrigoni.com/en/?ref=packagingeurope.com) Self Adhesives has also developed its [Re-Play product line](https://packagingeurope.com/news/new-solution-from-fedrigoni-turns-waste-liner-into-premium-labels/9380.article?ref=packagingeurope.com), which aims to upcycle the discarded glassine backing of other self-adhesive products into a new premium labelling solution.

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