Coveris Integrates Paper Recycling Operations with ReCover to Boost Circular Economy

Coveris has unified its paper and plastic recycling capabilities under its ReCover division, supporting its No Waste strategy aimed at eliminating waste in all forms. ReCover Paper, formerly Environmental Services, processes over 10,000 tonnes of waste annually from Coveris' UK label and cartonboard sites. It facilitates innovative recycling partnerships including RafCycle™, a paper-to-paper recycling service for self-adhesive label release liners developed with UPM Adhesive Materials. Since 2024, RafCycle™ has recycled over 400 tonnes of paper liner, showcasing leadership in circular economy within the labeling sector. ReCover Paper employs patented delamination technology to separate label facestock from release liners, enhancing recycling efficiency. The division also manages recycling of label cores, linerless stock, cardboard, and transit films, under Coveris’ commitment to no operational waste. Coveris’ sustainability efforts earned recognition as UK Packaging Company of the Year and Sustainable Packaging Business of the Year 2025, reinforcing its industry leadership.