About Us
Our Mission
Develop a robust, national-scale, recycling program for silicone-coated paper release liner that connects both small and large label end-users that generate release liner to qualified recycling mills.
The label industry has long recognized that it has an imperative to reduce the amount of label byproducts that are being landfilled. TLMI’s Release Liner Recycling Committee, comprised of volunteer TLMI members, has been working on solutions to offer end-users for many years, but with varying levels of success.
The LRI’s focus is on silicone-coated paper release liner and includes a pilot in two regions – the upper Midwest and the northeast corridor. The LRI’s goal is to establish best practices, create a mill specification, and showcase recycling benefits with an open invitation to all label supply chain members to participate.
Who We Are
The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) was founded over 90 years ago and is the premier association representing the label and packaging industry. As a not-for-profit with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, TLMI serves as the leading voice for its members fostering collaboration, promoting best practices, and driving continuous advancement. TLMI is taking a leadership role in coordinating stakeholders across the industry and providing a pre-competitive and centralized platform for this project that is open to all members of the label industry and interested end markets.
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