Designed with the environment in mind, these 4 x 6 Priory Elements Ecolabels™ are 100% plastic-free, made from FSC certified mix credit paper pulp, fully recyclable and have no phenol-top coating. Unlike regular thermal labels, our phenol-free thermal labels have a top coating that is vitamin C based, a natural nutrient that poses no damage to our environment. Priory Elements Ecolabels™ are suitable for direct thermal and water-based flexography, and provide long-lasting, high quality print and colour. Commonly known as BPA, phenols and bisphenols which coat normal thermal labels are dangerous for the environment. When disposed of, they are incapable of fully breaking down, resulting in microplastics which become ingested by animals and sea life, remaining in our food chain and ecosystems forever. As well as posing risks to our planet, exposure to these chemicals can cause damage to our health and bodies. Choosing phenol-free thermal labels can help drastically reduce your environmental impact caused by packaging waste and instead protect our planet. To find out more on Priory Elements Ecolabels™, the impact of phenols and microplastics, and what you can do to help our environment, visit our help and advice centre article.