Bedford introduces first curbside recyclable hangtag
Bedford Press Release

Global twist tie and hangtag leader Bedford Industries recently introduced its first hangtag that is eligible for curbside recycling, as supported by major recycling associations.
Crafted™ Tag by Bedford can be recycled by reattaching or inserting the tag into bottles made of high-density polyethylene for curbside pickup. Hangtags, such as Bedford’s new HDPE Crafted Tag, are used by many industries as an on-pack promotional tool to engage with and capture shoppers’ attention.
Uncle Matt’s Organic began using Crafted Tag on its bottled organic juices and beverages. Uncle Matt’s Organic VP of Marketing Susan McLean said the recyclability of the tags fit well with Uncle Matt’s sustainability initiatives.
“Bedford Industries has created innovation for point-of-sale marketing that is more affordable yet still allows our family-owned brand to offer value at retail,” McLean said. “The finished product is colorful, easy to apply and has enough space for us to communicate as a brand. The tag material and technology is sufficient for cold, perishable products, and holds up well in-store. We will definitely invest in these tags in the future.”
Crafted Tag meets or exceeds the most strict Association of Plastic Recyclers HDPE Critical Guidance criteria HDPE-CG-01 Critical Guidance Protocol for HDPE Rigid Containers. It also received a How2Recycle® label, allowing brands to communicate the tag’s recyclability with consumers. How2Recycle member organizations may be eligible to use this label pending approval from How2Recycle.
“As a packaging manufacturer, creating a high-quality product that meets recyclability standards can be challenging, as the rules differ between countries and cities depending on access and even as technology evolves,” said Bedford President Jay Milbrandt. “We took on that challenge and are thrilled to introduce a recyclable solution to brands who use hangtags on their bottles.”
Bedford has 30 years’ experience in the hangtag industry. The Minnesota manufacturer introduced ElastiTag® in the mid 1990’s. The globally-popular hangtag family is widely used across many industries for on-pack promotions, labeling, and product identification.
Crafted™ Tag at a glance
Features:
- To recycle, reattach or place inside HDPE bottle & place in curbside bin
- Available in a variety of die shapes and sizes
- How2Recycle has pre-qualified this tag
- Crafted HDPE Tag meets or exceeds the most strict Association of Plastic Recyclers HDPE Critical Guidance criteria HDPE-CG-01 Critical Guidance Protocol for HDPE Rigid Containers


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