Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Learn about the sustainable packaging solutions offered by H.B. Fuller and how thoughtful packaging design is critical to further our path to a circular economy model.

At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to sustainability and strive to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising future generations. And we’re not alone. Global brand owners are committing to long-term sustainability goals. Organizations are creating partnerships and certifications to create alignment and change. Plus, governments are creating policies and regulations to advance sustainability around the world.

This increase in sustainability goals, partnerships and regulations is causing a shift from a linear economy to a circular economy model. With a sharp focus on this model, we are tackling sustainability issues by creating products that reduce energy usage, minimize waste, and more.

Accordingly, with our sustainability strategy for packaging applications, we have created a new Earthic™ packaging product line to indicate which products help address these issues. At H.B. Fuller, we strive to lead an ethical culture. For us, that includes providing ethical packaging solutions for our Earth. There is only one Earth, and it is our collective responsibility to protect it.

Innovative adhesive solutions positively affect sustainability and facilitate the circularity of the packaging industry. Learn about our sustainable packaging solutions by selecting from the options above.

carbon-neutral Near Carbon Neutral Packaging Adhesive
There is only one Earth, and we have a responsibility to protect it. It is the right, kind, and ethical thing to do.  That is why we have developed Advantra® Earthic™ 9370 near carbon neutral packaging adhesive.
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Fiber Based Tear Tapes Open Sesame® Fiber-based Tear Tapes
Introducing Open Sesame® fiber-based tear tapes, a sustainable solution for e-commerce packaging. The product adds usable fiber to the recycling stream and supports plastic-free packaging goals, enhancing the consumer experience.
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PET Bev Labeling PET Beverage Labeling
H.B. Fuller's Earthic™ adhesives are approved by PETCycle, Returpack and Veolia to enable the recycling/reuse of PET bottles to improve PET material streams, with strong caustic label wash-off achieved as per PETCycle standards.
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Highway High Mileage Bonding
H.B. Fuller’s high-mileage adhesives, such as Full-Care® 6202 for the positioning application, allows our customers to reduce adhesive consumption by up to 20% along with improving performance across all key garment materials.
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Low Temperature Adhesives Low Temperature Adhesives
H.B. Fuller’s low-application-temperature adhesives drive sustainability and safety for absorbent hygiene product manufacturers. Our products, like Full-Care® 5221, offer secure bonding and minimize the risk of substrate staining.
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Two people cheers the drink Multipack Bundling
Brand owners are now seeking alternative multi-pack bundling solutions for aluminum cans and liquid cartons to reduce waste. H.B. Fuller solutions help replace plastic rings and stretch wrap with adhesives and recyclable materials.
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palletizing solutions Palletizing Solutions
H.B. Fuller offers palletization adhesives as an earth-friendly alternate to plastic stretch wrap for reducing excess packaging. The adhesive grips corrugated cases and shrink-wrapped bottles to prevent load shift during transit.
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paper cups Paper Cups
H.B. Fuller offers sustainable adhesive and coating solutions for the paper cup industry. Our water-based barrier coatings enable cups to be recycled, while Advantra® hot melt provides superior bonding and thermal stability.
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paper straws Paper Straws
Consumers demand low-impact alternates to plastic packaging, particularly in straws. H.B. Fuller products, including Swift®tak, offer superior durability, three-hour liquid resistance, and compliance with food contact regulations.
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snacks Water-Based Barrier Coatings
H.B. Fuller’s water-based barrier coatings are a sustainable alternative to polyethylene (PE) coatings for paper-based packaging. They improve recyclability, provide moisture resistance, and comply with food contact regulations.
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