Recyclable wireless constructions

Abstract

Recyclable wireless constructions, and methods of making, and methods of using the recyclable constructions are disclosed.

Description

RECYCLABLE WIRELESS CONSTRUCTIONSCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial Numbers 63 / 511,448 and 63 / 511,453, both filed on June 30, 2023; and U.S. Provisional Application Serial Numbers 63 / 610,594 and 63 / 610,601, both filed on filed on December 15, 2023, all of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention generally relates to recyclable wireless constructions, and methods of making and methods of using the recyclable constructions.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Wireless inlays are utilized on and in a wide range of objects, for various uses. There are a variety of different wireless inlays, for example ultra-high frequency (UHF), near field communication (NFC), bluetooth low energy (BLE), long term evolution (LTE), and electronic article surveillance (EAS) inlays. The type of inlay selected depend on the desired use. For example, RFID inlays are commonly used on articles to be tracked. In the retail field, tracking is often used to help businesses determine when they need to restock a particular product, or to keep track of where specific items of inventory are located. Injection molded products, amongst other things, are tagged using such wireless inlays, tags, or labels, by attaching or adhering an RFID inlay to the surface of the product, or embedding the wireless inlays in the product.

[0004] Typically, the molded products are made up of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low- Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polycarbonate, Acrylic Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), Thermoplastic Rubber, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and combinations thereof. To mitigate the negative effect of these plastic articles on the environment, the plastic articles are often recycled. However, it is well recognized that plastic articles using wireless inlays are incompatible with the recycling process. A typical process for recycling of plastic articles involves steps such as, sorting the articles, shredding them into flakes, and washing and drying the shredded flakes. During the washing process, heavier materials sink in the wash-water, while lighter materials float. The plastic recycling process includes the separation of materials having different densities.

[0005] Conventionally, in mold labels (IML) include a carrier base, generally made of a polymeric film. The label is typically positioned against a wall of a mold for injection molding or for blow molding, and a polymeric article is molded by injecting a mass of polymeric melt or by blowing a polymeric parison against the mold walls on which the IML is applied. In mold labels can further incorporate wireless inlays such that the wireless inlay is sandwiched between the polymeric carrier film and a second film, which is to be in contact with the polymeric article. It is well known in the art that good integration of the in mold label in the polymeric article is obtained when similar materials are used for the carrier film and the polymeric article.

[0006] If one were to shred the molded plastic article to which is adhered a wireless inlay including a carrier film having a similar material as that of the article, and put the shredded pieces in a recycle stream, disadvantageously, the pieces of the article will either float or sink, along with the inlay, due to the having the same or substantially the same material with the same or similar densities. Accordingly, the recycling attempt would not be successful, as the inlays would not be separated from the article pieces. Rather, the inlays would be mixed with the article pieces, preventing the inlay-free plastic pieces from being collected for processing into a new article.

[0007] Accordingly, there remains a need for alternative wireless constructions that are recyclable. Also desired are such device inlays that can at least one of, meet performance requirements, pass a metal detection test, and avoid lost aluminum areas. The constructions and methods of the present invention are directed toward these, as well as other, important ends.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The invention relates generally to recyclable wireless constructions, and methods of making and methods of using the recyclable constructions.

[0009] In one aspect, the invention is directed to a recyclable wireless construction comprising: a first carrier having a first surface, a second surface, and an area; and a communication construction comprising a wireless identification device, having a first surface, a second surface and an area; wherein the first carrier is configured to bond with a substrate of an article upon application of an external stimulus, thereby supporting the communication construction between the first carrier and the substrate, and wherein the communication construction is configured to separate from the substrate.

[0010] In another aspect, the invention is directed to a method of making the recyclable wireless construction of the first aspect comprising the steps of: providing the first carrier, disposing the wireless identification construction on at least a portion of the second surface of the first carrier, and optionally disposing at least one additional layer on the communication construction.

[0011] In still another aspect, the invention is directed to a method of making the article comprising the recyclable wireless construction. The method comprising the step of applying an external stimulus to the first carrier, thereby bonding the first carrier to the substrate of the article, thereby supporting the communication construction comprising wireless identification device between the first carrier and the substrate. The external stimulus can be at least one selected from the group consisting of heat, pressure, ultrasonic vibrations, electrical discharge, and laser radiation.

[0012] In a further aspect, the invention is directed to a method of recycling the communication construction comprising wireless identification device of the first aspect, comprising the steps of: providing the recyclable wireless construction supported to the substrate of an article; subjecting the article to mechanical recycling conditions, thereby separating the communication construction comprising wireless identification device from the substrate of the article, and recovering the separated communication construction.

[0013] The summary of the invention is provided as a general introduction to some of the embodiments of the invention, and is not intended to be limiting. Additional example embodiments, including variations and alternative configurations, of the invention are provided herein.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:

[0015] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction according to aspects of the disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction according to aspects of the disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction according to aspects of the disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction according to aspects of the disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction according to aspects of the disclosure.It will be noted that the recyclable constructions, and their respective parts in the figures are for illustrative purposes only, and are not drawn to scale.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTSDefinitions

[0020] As employed above and throughout the disclosure, the following terms, unless otherwise indicated, shall be understood to have the following meanings.

[0021] As used herein, the terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes," "including," "has,""having" or any other variation thereof, are intended as open-ended and cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Also, use of "a" or "an" is employed to describe elements and components described herein. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general sense of the scope of the invention. This description should be read to include "one" or "at least one" and the singular also includes the plural, unless it is obvious that it is meant otherwise by the context. As used herein, the term "about," when referring to a measurable value such as an amount, a temporal duration, and the like, is meant to encompass variations of ±10%, preferably, ±8%, more preferably, ±5%, even more preferably, ±1%, and yet even more preferably, ±0.1% from the specified value, as such variations are appropriate to perform the disclosed methods.

[0022] As used herein, "article" means an item or object. Suitable examples of articles used in the context of this invention include, but are not limited to packaging articles, such as for example containers, bottles, clam shell containers, flexible packaging containers, food containers, and non-food containers.

[0023] As used herein, "wireless identification device" means a device that utilizes wireless technology to communicate with another device. Examples include ultra-high frequency (UHF), near field communication (NFC), bluetooth low energy (BLE), long term evolution (LTE), and electronic article surveillance (EAS) inlays. Wireless identification devices can be passive or active. Passive devices do not include an internal power source, and are powered by electromagnetic energy transmitted from a reader. Different types of passive tags operate on different frequencies. Active devices include an internal power source, and continuously broadcast their own signal.

[0024] As used herein, "recyclable" means a material which can be processed or used again or a material which enables the reusing or reprocessing of the material to which it is attached, adhered, bonded or supported.

[0025] As used herein, "integrated circuit" or "chip" means a piece of hardware that is designed to implement one or more functions. Integrated circuits or chip can form, for example, a sensor or a transmission-reception device, have a data or memory processing capacity, and otherfunctions. Integrated circuits or chips typically have a planar structure (whose overall shape is usually that of a small plate), include one or more semiconductor materials (as well as other materials, in particular metallic materials and / or electrically insulating oxides), and can integrate various components, active or passive (for example transistor, diode, resistor, radiating or guiding structure).

[0026] As used herein, "conductive" means able to conduct electricity or induce electrical currents.

[0027] "Conductive materials" as used herein means materials that are able to conduct electricity or induce electrical currents.

[0028] As used herein, the term "antenna" means a structure used to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves.

[0029] As used herein, the term "carrier" means a layer of polymeric film material optionally containing a release coating, to which a wireless identification device can be attached. The carrier has two sides, including a side that is outward facing and that can receive a wireless identification device directly or by adhesion, and the other side that can receive a pressure sensitive adhesive. The thickness of the carrier typically ranges from 12 pm to 200 pm. In some embodiments, the carrier has a thickness of 12 pm to 150 pm, 12 pm to 100 pm, 12 pm to 50 pm, no more than 200 pm, no more than 150 pm, no more than 100 pm, or no more than 50 pm.

[0030] As used herein, the term "area" means extent, space or measurement of a surface along a length and / or a width and / or a perimeter of the surface.

[0031] As used herein, "pressure sensitive adhesive" or "PSA" refers to a material that may be identified by the Dahlquist criterion, which defines a pressure sensitive adhesive as an adhesive having a one second creep compliance of greater than lxlO-6cm2 / dyne as described in Handbook of PSA Technology, Donatas Satas (Ed.), 2ndEdition, page 172, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, N.Y., 1989. Since modulus is, to a first approximation, the inverse of creep compliance, pressure sensitive adhesives may also be defined as adhesives having a Young's modulus of less than lxlO6dynes / cm2. Another well- known means of identifying a pressure sensitive adhesive is an adhesive that is aggressively and permanently tacky at room temperature and firmly adheres to a variety of dissimilar surfaces upon mere contact, without the need of more than finger or hand pressure, and which may be removed from smooth surfaces without leaving a residue, as described in Glossary of Terms Used in the Pressure Sensitive Tape Industry provided by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, 1996. Another suitable definition of a suitable pressure sensitive adhesive is that it preferably has a room temperature storage modulus within the area defined by the following points as plotted on a graph of modulus versus frequency at 25°C: a range of moduli from about 2xl05to 4xl05dynes / cm2at a frequency of about 0.1 radians / sec (0.017 Hz), and a range of moduli from about 2xl06to 8xl06dynes / cm2at a frequency of approximately 100 radians / sec(17 Hz). See, for example, Handbook of PSA Technology (Donatas Satas, Ed.), 2ndEdition, page 173, Van Nostrand Rheinhold, N.Y., 1989.

[0032] As used herein, "permanent adhesive" refers to an adhesive that is not easily removable without total or partial destruction of the construction of which it is a part. Permanent adhesives present adhesion values greater than 230 N / m, based on FINAT (Federation Internationale des fabricants et transformateurs d'Adhesifs et Thermocollants sur papiers et autres supports (International Federation of Manufacturers and Converters of Adhesives and Iron-Ons on Paper and Other Supports)) Test Method 1 - Peel adhesion (180°) at 300 mm / minute. Examples of a permanent adhesives are S7000, S692N, M7500, S8029, S2550adhesive, each of which is commercially available from Avery Dennison Corporation (located in Ohio, USA.

[0033] As used herein, a "wash-off adhesive" (also "washoff adhesive" or "wash off adhesive" means an adhesive having a chemistry that enables the adhesive to dissolve, dissociate, or release from an underlying polymer, or plastic, surface under typical mechanical recycling conditions (e.g., a caustic wash utilizing NaOH) without the need for further processing steps to render the underlying polymer, or plastic, packaging article suitable for a circular recycling stream that does not downgrade the material. Any suitable wash-off adhesive may be used, such as for example a synthetic polymer based adhesive (for example an acrylic or rubber hotmelt adhesive), or a bio-derived adhesive. Examples of commercially available wash-off adhesives include the Henkel Re adhesives, such as for example Loctite Liofol LA 4220 RE / Loctite Liofol LA 3180 RE, a two-component adhesive system, and Aquence PS 3682 (each commercially available from Henkel Corporation, located in Connecticut, USA), the Cleanflake™ adhesives, such as for example S3010, S7000 ER, S7400 ER and S692N ER (commercially available from Avery Dennison Corporation, located in Ohio, USA), and Flexcryl™ ClearCycle 1000 (commercially available from Bostik, located in France).

[0034] As used herein, a "dissolvable coating" means a coating composition that is capable of being dissolved in a solute. In other words, a dissolvable coating is capable of becoming incorporated into a liquid (such as for example water or water-based liquids) so as to form a solution. The dissolvable coating may be tacky (such as a dissolvable adhesive as described herein-below), or it may be inherently non-tacky and / or non-pressure sensitive. Any suitable dissolvable coating may be used, such as for example water soluble coatings such as polyvinyl alcohols. Examples of commercially available dissolvable polyvinyl alcohol coating include the S1500 Series polyvinyl alcohols (available from SNP, Inc., located in North Carolina, USA).

[0035] As used herein, a "dissolvable adhesive" means a tacky or pressure sensitive composition that is capable of being dissolved in a solute. The dissolvable adhesive is a type of dissolvable coating. In other words, a dissolvable adhesive is capable of becoming incorporated into a liquid so as toform a solution. Any suitable dissolvable adhesive may be used, such as for example a synthetic polymer based (for example an acrylic adhesive), or a bio-derived adhesive. Examples of commercially available dissolvable adhesives include Herma Adhesive 62P adhesives, such as for example product codes 16820, 16822, 16889, 16909 and 16958 and the 62RPW and 52W adhesives (available from Herma Company, located in Germany), and WX6030, WW2031 and WW4031 adhesives (available from Henkel Corporation, located in Ohio, USA).

[0036] As used herein, "debonding" as related to an adhesive, means no longer adhering or sticking to an adherend or substrate material to which an adhesive was attached, while "debondable" means capable of no longer adhering or sticking to an adherend or substrate material to which an adhesive was attached. An "adhesive that is capable of debonding" can be capable of debonding by any suitable means. For example, it may be a wash-off adhesive that debonds due to being washed off, or it may be a dissolvable adhesive that debonds due to dissolving in a solution.

[0037] As used herein, the term "bio-derived" refers to derived from biological sources, such as for example animal protein, such as for example casein.

[0038] As used herein, the term "film" refers to an object that has one dimension (thickness) that is relatively small compared to the other two dimension (length and width). The surface of a film defined by its length and width is also known as the "face" of the film (or as a first face and second face).

[0039] As used herein, "polymeric film" means a film including at least one of polymers, copolymers (e.g., polymers formed using two or more different monomers), oligomers, and combinations thereof.

[0040] As used herein, "heat stable film" means a film meets the ASTM Standard D1204 for dimensional stability, and under the ASTM Standard D1204 test conditions, experiences a shrinkage of no more than 0.5% in the machine direction, and no more than 0.5% in the cross direction.

[0041] As used herein, "copolymer" is used herein to refer to polymers containing copolymerized units of at least two different monomers (e.g, a dipolymer).

[0042] As used herein, the expression "biaxially oriented polypropylene" or "BOPP" means a film or laminate that has been stretched in both the machine direction (MD), and cross (CD) or traverse direction (TD).

[0043] As used herein, the prefix "(meth)acryl-" refers to both "methacryl-" and "acryl-", such as in "(meth)acrylic" (meaning both methacrylic and acrylic), "(meth)acrylate" (meaning both methacrylate and acrylate), and "(meth)acrylonitrile" (meaning both methacrylonitrile and acrylonitrile). The term "(meth)acrylate" refers to monomeric acrylic or methacrylic esters of alcohols. Acrylate and methacrylate monomers are referred to collectively herein as "(meth)acrylate" monomers. Polymers prepared from (meth)acrylate monomers are referred to as (meth)acrylate polymers.

[0044] As used herein, the term "acrylic polymer" refers to at least one (meth)acrylate homopolymer or copolymer and may include a blend of different (meth)acrylate polymers and copolymers.

[0045] As used herein, the phrase "liner" means a film sheet (typically paper, such as kraft or glassine, or a polymeric film such as PET or polyolefin, usually applied during the manufacturing process, used to prevent a sticky surface from prematurely adhering to a substrate. It is coated on one or both sides with a release agent, which provides a release effect against any type of a sticky material, such as an adhesive or a mastic. The release agent may be applied at a coating level of 0.5-3 gsm.

[0046] As used herein, "gsm" means grams per square meter.

[0047] As used herein, a "caustic" means a highly basic or alkali compound. Examples include alkali metal hydroxides (such as for example a NaOH, KOH, and LiOH).

[0048] As used herein, a "surfactant" means a substance having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic characteristics, and which, when added to a liquid, reduces the surface tension of that liquid.

[0049] As noted herein-above, recycling of plastic articles with in mold labels including wireless inlays is difficult. When a wireless inlay is fused to or embedded in a plastic article, it cannot be separated from the article to which it is attached during the recycling process. A conventional recycling process of the plastic articles involves the mechanical separation of the components based on their densities. During the recycling process, the article to be recycled is ground into flakes, which are then placed in a heated wash water, including a caustic or surfactant. The heavier flakes will sink, while the lighter flakes will float in the wash water. If both the flakes of the inlay carrier and the flakes of the article to which the inlay is attached are made of the same material, then all of the flakes will sink or float, depending on their density, making their separation by a sink-float method impossible. Accordingly, it is not possible to separate the flakes having an antenna attached to their surface from the flakes that are antenna-free. This is disadvantageous, as a key requirement of the process of recycling articles is sorting materials by type, and recovering clean article flakes for processing into a new article. Thus, the wireless inlay should be able to be separated from the article to which the inlay is attached.

[0050] The present invention generally relates to recyclable wireless constructions, and methods of making and methods of using the recyclable constructions. The recyclable construction includes a first carrier having a first surface, a second surface, and an area. The recyclable construction further includes a communication construction comprising a wireless identification device, having a first surface, a second surface and an area. In some embodiments the first carrier is configured to bond with a substrate of an article upon application of an external stimulus. Accordingly, thereby the communication construction is supported between the first carrier and the substrate. In some embodiments, the first surface of the communication construction is attached to the second surface of the first carrier. In some embodiments,the communication construction is configured to separate from the substrate. In some embodiments, the communication construction is configured to separate from the substrate on exposure to a recycling medium. In some embodiments, the recyclable construction includes a first carrier having a first surface, a second surface, and an area; and a communication construction comprising a wireless identification device, having a first surface, a second surface and an area; wherein the first carrier is configured to bond with a substrate of an article upon application of an external stimulus, thereby supporting the communication construction between the first carrier and the substrate, and wherein the communication construction is configured to separate from the substrate. FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction 100 according to embodiments of the disclosure. The recyclable construction 100 is bonded to the substrate of a molded article 110 (not a part of the recyclable construction). The recyclable construction 100 includes a first carrier 130, and a communication construction comprising a wireless identification device 120. The first carrier 130 has a first surface 131 and a second, oppositely directed surface 132. The wireless identification device 120 has a first surface 121 and a second, oppositely directed surface 122. The first surface 121 of the wireless identification device 120 is bonded to at least a portion of the second surface 132 of the first carrier 130.

[0051] As noted hereinabove, the first carrier has a first surface, a second surface, and an area. The second surface of the carrier is on the side of the carrier that is opposite to the first surface. The first carrier can have any suitable shape. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, the shape of the first carrier can be any one of quadrilateral, triangular and circular. The area of the carrier will depend on the size and shape of the carrier. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, the area of the first carrier extends beyond the area of the communication construction. One or more parameters of the first carrier can contribute to the larger area of the first carrier, such as for example the length, width, perimeter or circumference of the carrier. In some embodiments the length of the first carrier extends beyond the length of the communication construction. In some embodiments the width of the first carrier extends beyond the width of the communication construction. In some embodiments the circumference of the first carrier extends beyond the circumference of the communication construction. In some embodiments, at least one of the length, width, perimeter and circumference of the first carrier extends beyond the corresponding length, width, perimeter and / or circumference of the communication construction. In some embodiments of the present invention, the first carrier has a quadrilateral shape, and the length of the first carrier extends beyond the length of the communication construction. In other embodiments of the present invention, the first carrier has a quadrilateral shape, and the width of the first carrier extends beyond the width of the communication construction. In other embodiments of the present invention, the first carrier has a quadrilateral shape, and the perimeter of the first carrier extends beyond the perimeter of the communication construction.In still other embodiments of the present invention, the first carrier has a circular shape, and the circumference of the first carrier extends beyond the circumference of the communication construction.

[0052] The recyclable wireless construction is configured to bond with the substrate of the molded article through the first carrier. Upon bonding, the communication construction is supported between the first carrier and the substrate. In some embodiments, the recyclable construction can be bonded to the substrate of the article upon application of an external stimulus. In some embodiments, the recyclable wireless construction is bonded to the substrate of the molded article through the extended area of the first carrier, upon application of an external stimulus, thereby supporting the communication construction between the first carrier and the substrate. Any suitable external stimulus can be used to bond the wireless construction to the substrate of the article. In some embodiments, the external stimulus includes any one of heat, pressure, ultrasonic vibrations, electrical discharge, laser radiation, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the recyclable wireless construction is bonded to the substrate of the molded article using blow molding, injection molding or thermoforming methods. In some embodiments, the recyclable wireless construction is configured to bond with the substrate of the molded article through the extended area on the second surface of the first carrier. In other words, the extended area on the second surface of the first carrier can bond with the substrate of the molded article. In some embodiments, the recyclable wireless construction is configured to bond with the substrate of the molded article through the first surface of the first carrier. In other words, the first surface of the first carrier can bond with the substrate of the molded article. In some embodiments, the entire orthe substantially entire surface of the first carrier is bonded to the substrate of the molded article. In some embodiments, at least part of the surface of the first carrier is bonded to the substrate of the molded article. In some embodiments, the extended part of the second surface of the first carrier is bonded to the substrate of the molded article.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first carrier is chemically compatible with the substrate of the molded article. As used herein, "chemically compatible" means the composition of the first carrier is similar or substantially similar to the composition of the molded article. The chemical compatibility enables the first carrier to be bonded to the substrate of the molded article upon application of an external stimulus. The first carrier may be made of any suitable material. In some embodiments, the first carrier is selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin, a polyester, a polyamide, a polyvinyl chloride, a polyacrylate, an acrylonitrile rubber, polycarbonate, polyurethane and any combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the first carrier includes a polyolefin. In some embodiments, the polyolefin is selected from a polypropylene, a polyethylene, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the polypropylene is a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). In some embodiments, the first carrier includes a polyester. In some embodiments, the first carrier includes polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

[0054] In some embodiments, the communication construction has a density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter. The communication construction having a density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter can be separated, in a recycling sink-float process, from an article to which the construction is attached, having a density of greater than 1 g / cubic centimeter, as the less dense communication construction will float in the wash water, while the more-dense article will sink. In some other embodiments, the communication construction has a density of greater than 1 g / cubic centimeter. The communication construction having a density of greater than 1 g / cubic centimeter can be separated, in a recycling sink-float process, from an article to which the construction is attached, having a density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter, as the more dense communication construction will sink in the wash water, while the less dense article will float.

[0055] The recyclable construction may include any suitable wireless identification device, several of which are readily commercially available. The wireless identification device has a first surface and an oppositely directed second surface, disposed on at least a portion of the first surface of the first carrier. Wireless identification devices are well known in the art. They include a conductive material that serves as an antenna for the device. In some embodiments, the conductive material is a conductive ink. Any suitable conductive ink can be used. Many conductive inks are readily commercially available. After being laid down or printed, the conductive ink forms a printed object that is capable of conducting electricity. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is formed by printing a conductive ink onto the carrier, in the shape of an antenna. The conductive ink can include any suitable conductive material, for example, in some embodiments, the conductive ink includes at least one of a copper, silver, carbon, platinum, gold, palladium, ruthenium, nickel, zinc, and an alloy of any of the foregoing, graphene or carbon nanotubes. In some embodiments, the conductive material is etched onto the carrier. In some embodiments, the conductive material is adhered to the carrier.

[0056] In some embodiments, the wireless identification device includes only a conductive material that functions as an antenna. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device includes a conductive material connected to an integrated circuit or chip. In some embodiments, the integrated circuit is directly attached to the conductive material. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device further includes a strap, also known as an interposer. When a strap is used, rather than being coupled directly with the conductive material, the integrated circuit is coupled to strap leads (also known as interposer leads), forming a strap that is then coupled to the conductive material, as is described, for example in US6940408B2 and US8072333B2, herein incorporated by reference. These leads provide a larger effective electrical contact area than integrated circuits precisely aligned for direct placement without a strap. The larger area reduces the accuracy required for placement of integrated circuits during manufacture, while still providing effective electrical connection. This is advantageous, as integrated circuit placement and mounting are serious limitations for high-speed manufacture. In someembodiments, the strap is made of a polymeric film having a density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter. In some embodiments, the polymeric film having a density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter is a polyolefin. In some embodiments, the polyolefin is at least one of a polypropylene and a polyethylene. In some embodiments, the polypropylene is a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP).

[0057] Any suitable wireless identification device can be used. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is an RFID device. In general, RFID tags can retain and transmit enough information to uniquely identify individuals, packages, inventory and the like. RFID tags and labels also can be characterized as those to which information is written only once (although the information may be read repeatedly), and those to which information may be written during use. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is a RFID passive device that does not include a power source. In the case of passive tags, in order to retrieve the information from the chip, a "base station" or "reader" sends an excitation signal to the wireless identification device to wake up the device. The excitation signal energizes the wireless identification device, and the RFID circuitry transmits the stored information back to the reader. The "reader" receives and decodes the information from the wireless identification device. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is an active RFID device, which does include a power source.

[0058] In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is selected from a ultra-high frequency device (UHF), a near field communication device (NFC), a bluetooth low energy device (BLE) a long term evolution device (LTE) and an electronic article surveillance (EAS) device. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is a UHF device. UHF devices are passive RFID devices that use a frequency ranging of about 865 MHz to 928 MHz. This frequency range provides long read distances. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is not an RFID device. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is an NFC device. NFC devices are passive devices that typically use a smartphone or tablet that has NFC capabilities. Read ranges for NFC devices are short, typically no more than 1.6 inches. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is a BLE device. BLE devices are passive devices that use the same radio wavebands as Bluetooth (about 2.402GHz to 2.48GHz) and provide a read range of about 100 meters. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is an LTE device, also known as a 4G device. LTE devices are used in devices for communication with a wireless cellular networks (uses 450 MHz - 3.8 GHz).

[0059] In some embodiments, the communication construction further comprises at least one additional layer having a first surface, a second surface and an area. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, the area of the first carrier extends beyond the area of each of the additional layers. In some embodiments the length of the first carrier extends beyond the length of each of the additional layers. In some embodiments the width of the first carrier extends beyond the width of each of theadditional layers. In some embodiments the perimeter of the first carrier extends beyond the perimeter of each of the additional layers. In some embodiments the circumference of the first carrier extends beyond the circumference of each of the additional layers. In some embodiments, at least one of the length, width, perimeter and circumference of the first carrier extends beyond the corresponding length, width, perimeter and / or circumference of each of the additional layers. In some embodiments of the present invention, the first carrier has a quadrilateral shape, and the length of the first carrier extends beyond the length of each of the additional layers. In other embodiments of the present invention, the first carrier has a quadrilateral shape, and the width of the first carrier extends beyond the width of each of the additional layers. In other embodiments of the present invention, the first carrier has a quadrilateral shape, and the perimeter of the first carrier extends beyond the perimeter of each of the additional layers. In still other embodiments of the present invention, the first carrier has a circular shape, and the circumference of the first carrier extends beyond the circumference of each of the additional layers.

[0060] The one or more additional layers may be any suitable layer(s). In some embodiments, at least one of the additional layers includes one or more of a second carrier, a third carrier, a first permanent adhesive, a second permanent adhesive, a debondable adhesive, and any combination thereof.

[0061] In some embodiments, the additional layer is a first permanent adhesive. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is adhered to the first carrier by a first permanent adhesive, such that the first face of the wireless identification device is adhered to the second face of the first carrier. FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction 200 according to embodiments of the disclosure. The recyclable construction 200 includes a first carrier 230, and a communication construction comprising a wireless identification device 220, and a first permanent adhesive 240. The first carrier 230 has a first surface 231 and a second, oppositely directed surface 232. The wireless identification device 220 has a first surface 221 and a second, oppositely directed surface 222. The wireless identification device 220 is adhered to the second surface 232 of the first carrier 230 by the first permanent adhesive 240. The recyclable construction 200 is bonded to the substrate of a molded article 210 (not a part of the recyclable construction).

[0062] Any suitable permanent adhesive can be used, such as for example an acrylic emulsion based, acrylic solvent based, acrylic hot melt, acrylic UV based or rubber hot melt adhesive. In some embodiments, the first permanent adhesive is an acrylic emulsion based adhesive. In some embodiments, the first permanent adhesive is not a hot melt adhesive. In some embodiments, the first permanent adhesive is deposited on at least a portion of the carrier in the shape of an antenna. In some embodiments, the conductive material is deposited onto at least a portion of the surface of the first permanent adhesive. In some embodiments, the conductive material that is deposited onto at least a portion of the surface of the first permanent adhesive has the same, or substantially the same shape and size as the deposited firstpermanent adhesive. In some embodiments, the conductive material that is deposited onto at least a portion of the surface of the first permanent adhesive has a larger size or area than that of the first permanent adhesive. In some embodiments the conductive material is then die cut or laser cut, or both, so that the resulting conductive material has the same, or substantially the same shape and size as the underlying first permanent adhesive. In some embodiments the conductive material is die cut. In some embodiments the conductive material is laser cut.

[0063] In some embodiments, the communication construction includes as additional layers a first permanent adhesive and a second carrier. In some embodiments, the second carrier is disposed between the first carrier and the wireless identification device and the first permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the second surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the first surface of the wireless identification device. The communication construction is adhered to the first carrier using a debondable adhesive. The debondable adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the second surface of the first carrier. FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction 300 according to embodiments of the disclosure. The recyclable construction 300 includes a first carrier 330, and a communication construction comprising a wireless identification device 320, a first permanent adhesive 340, a second carrier 350 and a debondable adhesive 360. The second carrier 350 has a first surface 351 and a second, oppositely directed surface 352. The wireless identification device 320 is adhered to the second surface 352 of the second carrier 350 by the first permanent adhesive 340. The communication construction in turn is bonded to the second surface 332 of the first carrier 330 using debondable adhesive 360. The recyclable construction 300 is bonded to the substrate of a molded article 310 (not a part of the recyclable construction).

[0064] In some other embodiments, the second carrier is disposed on the second surface of the wireless identification device and the first permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the second surface of the wireless identification device. A debondable adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the wireless identification device to at least a portion of the second surface of the first carrier. FIG. 4 illustrates another exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction according to embodiments of the disclosure. The recyclable construction 400 includes a first carrier 430, and a communication construction comprising a wireless identification device 420, a first permanent adhesive 440, a second carrier 450 and a debondable adhesive 460. The second carrier 450 has a first surface 451 and a second, oppositely directed surface 452. The wireless identification device 420 is adhered to the first surface 451 of the second carrier 450 using the first permanent adhesive 440. The communication construction in turn is bonded to the second surface 432 of the first carrier 430 using debondable adhesive 460. The recyclable construction 400 is bonded to the substrate of a molded article 410 (not a part of the recyclable construction).

[0065] In some embodiments, the communication construction includes as additional layers a second carrier, a first permanent adhesive, a third carrier, and a second permanent adhesive. The second carrier is disposed on the first surface of the wireless identification device, such that it resides between the first carrier and the wireless identification device. The third carrier is disposed on the second surface of the wireless identification device. The first permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the second surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the first surface of the wireless identification device; and the second permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the third carrier to at least a portion of the second surface of the wireless identification device. The communication construction is adhered to the first carrier using a debondable adhesive. The debondable adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the second surface of the first carrier. The presence of the second and third carriers serves to sandwich, and thereby protect the wireless identification device. The sandwich structure of the communication construction protects the wireless communication device from high temperatures during a molding process or heat seal process. It also diminishes or prevents the opportunity for the conductive material to separate from the second carrier during the wash-off process. FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a side view of a recyclable construction 500 according to embodiments of the disclosure, wherein the wireless identification device 520 is sandwiched between two carriers 550 and 570. The recyclable construction 500 includes a first carrier 530, and a communication construction comprising a wireless identification device 520, a first permanent adhesive 540, and a second carrier 550, a third carrier 570, a second permanent adhesive 580 and a debondable adhesive 560. The second carrier 550 has a first surface 551 and a second, oppositely directed surface 552. The third carrier 570 has a first surface 571 and a second, oppositely directed surface 572. The wireless identification device 520 is adhered to the second surface 552 of the second carrier 550 by the first permanent adhesive 540 and the wireless identification device 520 is adhered to the first surface 571 of the third carrier 570 by the second permanent adhesive 580. The communication construction in turn is bonded to the second surface 532 of the first carrier 530 through first surface 551 of the second carrier 550 by debondable adhesive 560. The recyclable construction 500 is bonded to the substrate of a molded article 510 (not a part of the recyclable construction).

[0066] The second and third carriers can be made of any suitable material. In some embodiments, the second carrier and the third carrier are independently selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin, a polyester, a polyamide, a polyvinyl chloride, a polyacrylate, an acrylonitrile rubber, polycarbonate, polyurethane and any combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the second carrier and the third carrier are chemically incompatible with the substrate of the molded article. In some embodiments, at least one of the second carrier and the third carrier is chemically incompatible with the substrate of the molded article. In some embodiments, the second carrier and the third carrier have a differentcomposition from the composition of the first carrier, as well as the composition of the substrate of the molded article. In some embodiments, at least one of the second carrier and the third carrier has a different composition from the composition of the first carrier, as well as the composition of the substrate of the molded article. The incompatibility of the second and / or third carrier with the substrate of the molded article provides a separation interface between the substrate of the molded article and the communication construction. This separation interface allows the communication construction to be readily separated from the molded article under recycling conditions.

[0067] In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, the debondable adhesive is capable of bonding the first surface of the second carrier to the second surface of the first carrier, and capable of debonding from the first carrier, upon subjection to recycling conditions. The recycling conditions can include shredding the molded article into flakes and then exposure to a wash composition comprising at least one of a caustic and a surfactant. The debondable adhesive can be made of any suitable material. In some embodiments, the debondable adhesive can be selected from the group consisting of a pressure sensitive adhesive, a coating, wax, a primer or any combinations thereof. In some embodiments of the present invention, the debondable adhesive is a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). In some embodiments, the debondable adhesive is configured to remain attached to the communication construction upon debonding of the adhesive from the first carrier. As noted herein-above, adhesives that are capable of debonding under recycling conditions are generally known as wash-off adhesives. In some embodiments, the debondable adhesive is configured to remove from the communication construction upon debonding of the adhesive from the first carrier. In some embodiments, the debondable adhesive is a dissolvable adhesive such that the adhesive is dissolvable in a wash composition having a pH of greater than 9.

[0068] Any suitable PSA that will debond from the substrate under recycling conditions, can be used. Suitable wash-off PSAs are well known in the art, such as for example, acrylic-based PSAs, such as those described in European Patent 0618947 to Bernard, US Patent 10590315 to Mueller, and U.S. Patent 5508367, all of which are herein incorporated by reference, among others. Suitable debondable adhesives are readily commercially available, such as for example, Flexcryl ClearCycle 1000 (commercially available from Bostik, located in France); Aquence PS 3682 (commercially available from Henkel, located in Germany); S3010, S700 ER, S7400 ER and S692N ER (commercially available from Avery Dennison, located in Ohio, USA); 62P, 62RPW, and 52W (commercially available from Herma, located in Germany). In some embodiments, the pressure sensitive adhesive is an acrylic based adhesive. In some embodiments, the pressure sensitive adhesive selected from an acrylic emulsion based, acrylic hot melt, or rubber-based hot melt adhesive. In some embodiments, the adhesive is an acrylic emulsion based adhesive.

[0069] The recyclable construction has a bulk density selected so as to make the construction sink or float during the recycling wash-off process. By "bulk density" is meant herein the overall density of the recyclable construction. This overall density determines whether the construction will sink or float during the wash-off process. In some embodiments, the recyclable construction has a bulk density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter. These low bulk density constructions will float during the wash-off process, while, articles to which they are attached, having a density of greater than 1 g / cubic meter, such as for example PET, will sink. This low bulk density can be inherent to the materials incorporated in the construction.

[0070] In some embodiments, the recyclable construction has a bulk density of greater than 1 g / cubic centimeter. These high bulk density constructions will sink during the wash-off process, while, articles to which they are attached, having a density of less than 1 g / cubic meter, such as for example polypropylene (PP) or high density polyethylene (HDPE), will float. This high bulk density can be inherent to the materials incorporated in the construction. For example, in some embodiments, the first carrier or the second carrier, or both, include a material that inherently has a density of greater than 1 g / cubic centimeter, such as for example, a polycarbonate, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), polylactic acid, polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, rigid polyvinyl chloride, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyethersulfone (PES), polyamide, polyimide, and any combination thereof.

[0071] In some embodiments, the recyclable construction meets at least one of the applicableAssociation of Plastic Retailers (APR) or the Plastic Recyclers Europe (PRE) recycling guidelines. These guidelines vary by material type, for example, APR PET CG-02 for polyethylene terephthalate, APR HDPE CG-01 for high density polyethylene, APR FPE-CG-01 for low density polyethylene (LDPE), and APR PP CG- 01 for polypropylene.

[0072] The invention further includes a method of making the recyclable construction. In some embodiments, the method includes providing a first carrier, and disposing a wireless identification device on at least a portion of the second surface of the first carrier. As previously noted, the wireless identification device is disposed on the first carrier by any suitable means, such as for example etching, laser printing, or being disposed on an adhesive and optionally being at least one of laser cut or die cut, as is described herein-above. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is disposed by printing a conductive ink in the shape of an antenna. In some embodiments, the wireless identification device is disposed by etching. In some embodiments, the wireless identifications device is disposed by depositing the first permanent adhesive on at least a portion of the first surface of the first carrier, and depositing the wireless identification device on at least a portion of the second surface of the first permanent adhesive. The wireless identification device can be deposited in the dimensions of an antenna, or in dimensions larger than an antenna and then at least one of laser cut or die cut. In someembodiments, the method further includes coupling an integrated circuit to the wireless identifications device.

[0073] In some embodiments, the method also includes disposing a second carrier and / or a third carrier on the wireless identification device. Suitable first and second carriers are described hereinabove. As previously noted, the wireless identification device can be protected by the second and third carriers between which it is sandwiched. A first permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the second surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the first surface of the wireless identification device and the second permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the third carrier to at least a portion of the second surface of the wireless identification device. In some embodiments, the method further includes attaching the communication construction to the second surface of the first carrier using a debondable adhesive.

[0074] The invention further includes an article comprising the recyclable wireless construction of the invention. The recyclable wireless construction of the invention is bonded to the article through the second surface of the first carrier, thereby supporting the wireless identification device between the first carrier and the substrate. In some embodiments, the article is a molded article. In some embodiments, the first carrier is chemically compatible with the substrate of the molded article. In some embodiments, the second carrier and the third carrier are chemically incompatible with the substrate of the article. In some embodiments, the substrate of the article is selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin, a polyester, a polyamide, a polyvinyl chloride, a polyacrylate, an acrylonitrile rubber, polycarbonate, polyurethane and any combinations thereof.

[0075] The invention still further includes a method of recycling the recyclable construction of the invention. The method includes providing a recyclable construction bonded to the substrate of an article, and subjecting the article to mechanical recycling conditions. Recycling processes and conditions are well known to those in the art. As noted hereinabove, typically, this involves grinding the article to which the recyclable wireless construction has been attached, and then placing the resulting flakes in a heated wash water, typically under agitation. Usually, the wash- water will contain a caustic or a surfactant or both. In some embodiments, the recycling conditions include exposure to a wash composition having a temperature of from 40°C to 90°C. According to the embodiments of the present invention, the communication construction is supported between the first carrier and the substrate of the article, through the extended portion of the first carrier. However, due to the incompatibility of the second carrier, the third carrier or the wireless communication device, the communication construction is not attached to the substrate of the molded article. After the step of grinding the article, the communication construction is separated from the article substrate. Further, the wash water conditions cause the debonding of the debondable adhesive from the first carrier, thereby separating the communicationconstruction from the first carrier. The article and the first carrier to which the communication construction was attached can then be recovered and later used for other purposes. The density of wash water is around 1 g / cubic centimeter. In some embodiments, the communication construction has a bulk density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter, and the article to which it was attached has a density of greater than 1 g / cubic centimeter. The less dense recyclable construction will float in the wash water, while the more dense article and the first carrier will sink, enabling separate collection of the flakes of the recyclable construction and the article flakes. In some embodiments, the recyclable construction has a bulk density of greater than 1 g / cubic centimeter, and the article has a density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter. The more dense recyclable construction will sink in the wash water, while the less dense article and the first film will float, enabling separate collection of the flakes of recyclable construction and the article flakes.Examples

[0076] Tests were performed as described below.

[0077] 1. Preparation of wash media

[0078] A wash-off solution was prepared containing water, and 0.5 wt% sodium hydroxide.Wireless constructions having different carriers were adhered, by an acrylic emulsion based PSA, on several PET or HDPE bottles, where they resided for 72 hours.

[0079] 2. Preparation of flakes

[0080] HDPE containers to which were attached recyclable wireless constructions were ground into flakes, each of which measured 1 cm x 1 cm. The recyclable wireless constructions comprised HDPE in-mold film and a communication construction comprising RFID disposed on PET carrier.

[0081] 3. Sink-Float Process - HDPE Container

[0082] This test evaluated the ability of a specific package component to float in room temperature water (cold wash), as well as after exposure to hot water. The density of HDPE flake was 0.97 g / cm3and so HDPE floats in water. It is generally desirable that other package components such as wireless constructions completely sink in water so that they can be cleanly separated from the HDPE container. Sink-float testing was performed according to a modified version of the APR (The Association of Plastic Recycler) test method APR-O-S-05, titled "Polyolefin Packaging Articles Sink or Float Evaluation", as described below:

[0083] For each example, 50 of the wireless construction bearing flakes were placed into a250 mL beaker containing 100 mL of the wash solution having a temperature of 75°C (hot wash), or 20°C (cold wash). Each of the wireless constructions included a PET carrier. The wash-off solution containing the flakes was agitated by a pitch blade at 1000 rpm for 15 minutes to separate the HDPE container flakes from the wireless construction.

[0084] The wash water was separated from the HDPE flakes on a de-watering screen and rinsed with tap water for 30 seconds to remove the wash off solution. The flakes were then transferred completely to a 1 L container containing tap water, stirred with a rod for 10 seconds, and allowed to separate based on density. The floating container flakes were skimmed from the surface. The collected HDPE flakes were collected on a paper towel to absorb water from the flakes, after which the HDPE flakes were transferred to an aluminum dish. The number of cleaned HDPE flakes (with label removal) were counted against the total number, to determine a percent wash-off. These tests were accomplished in triplicate. The percent of the HDPE bottle flakes that were clean (i.e. PSA and construction free) was observed. A % clean of at least 85% was considered a pass. Test results are shown in Table 1 below.Table 1 - Sink / float and Separation Results

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A recyclable wireless construction comprising:(1) a first carrier having a first surface, a second surface, and an area; and(2) a communication construction comprising a wireless identification device, having a first surface, a second surface and an area; wherein the first carrier is configured to bond with a substrate of an article upon application of an external stimulus, thereby supporting the communication construction between the first carrier and the substrate, and wherein the communication construction is configured to separate from the substrate.

2. The recyclable construction of claim 1, wherein the area of the first carrier extends beyond the area of the communication construction.

3. The recyclable construction of claim 1, wherein the external stimulus is selected from the group consisting of heat, pressure, ultrasonic vibrations, electrical discharge, laser radiation, and any combination thereof.

4. The recyclable construction of claim 1, wherein the communication construction further comprises at least one additional layer having a first surface, a second surface and an area.

5. The recyclable construction of claim 4, wherein the at least one additional layer includes one or more of a second carrier, a third carrier, a first permanent adhesive, a second permanent adhesive, a debondable adhesive, and any combination thereof.

6. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 5, wherein the area of the first carrier extends beyond the area of each of the additional layers.

7. The recyclable construction of claim 5, wherein the at least one additional layer is a first permanent adhesive, andwherein the first permanent adhesive is disposed between the first carrier and the wireless identification device, thereby attaching the first surface of the wireless identification device to the second surface of the first carrier.

8. The recyclable construction of claim 5, wherein the at least one additional layer includes a second carrier having a first surface and a second surface, and a first permanent adhesive, wherein the second carrier is disposed between the first carrier and the wireless identification device, and wherein the first permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the second surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the first surface of the wireless identification device.

9. The recyclable construction of claim 8, further comprising the debondable adhesive, wherein the debondable adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the second surface of the first carrier.

10. The recyclable construction of claim 5, wherein the at least one additional layer is a second carrier having a first surface and a second surface, and a first permanent adhesive, wherein the second carrier is disposed on the second surface of the wireless identification device, wherein the first permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the second surface of the wireless identification device.

11. The recyclable construction of claim 10, further comprising the debondable adhesive, wherein the debondable adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the wireless identification device to at least a portion of the second surface of the first carrier.

12. The recyclable construction of claim 5, wherein the at least one additional layer is a second carrier, a first permanent adhesive, a third carrier, and a second permanent adhesive; wherein the second carrier is disposed between the first carrier and the wireless identification device; wherein the third carrier is disposed on the second surface of the wireless identification device;wherein the first permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the second surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the first surface of the wireless identification device; and wherein the second permanent adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the third carrier to at least a portion of the second surface of the wireless identification device.

13. The recyclable construction of claim 12, further comprising the debondable adhesive, wherein the debondable adhesive adheres at least a portion of the first surface of the second carrier to at least a portion of the second surface of the first carrier.

14. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 13, wherein the debondable adhesive is configured to bond the communication construction to the first carrier, and capable of debonding from the first carrier.

15. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 14, wherein the debondable adhesive is selected from the group consisting of a pressure sensitive adhesive, a coating, wax, a primer and any combinations thereof.

16. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 15, wherein the debondable adhesive is selected from the group consisting of an acrylic emulsion based, acrylic hot melt, rubber-based hot melt adhesive, and any combination thereof.

17. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 16, wherein the debondable adhesive is capable debonding from the first carrier upon exposure to mechanical recycling conditions.

18. The recyclable construction of claim 17, wherein the mechanical recycling conditions include exposure to a wash composition including at least one of a caustic and a surfactant.

19. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 16, wherein debondable adhesive is a dissolvable adhesive.

20. The recyclable construction of claim 19, wherein the debondable adhesive is dissolvable in a wash composition having a pH of greater than 9.

21. The recyclable construction of any of claim 1 to 20, wherein the debondable adhesive comprises at least one of a synthetic and a bio-derived adhesive.

22. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 14, wherein the permanent adhesive is selected from the group consisting of acrylic emulsion based, acrylic solvent based, acrylic hot melt, acrylic UV based, rubber hot melt adhesive, and any combinations thereof.

23. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 14, wherein the first carrier is chemically compatible with the substrate of the article.

24. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 14, wherein the second carrier and the third carrier are chemically incompatible with the substrate of the article.

25. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 14 and 23 to 24, wherein the first carrier, the second carrier and the third carrier are independently selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin, a polyester, a polyamide, a polyvinyl chloride, a polyacrylate, an acrylonitrile rubber, polycarbonate, polyurethane and any combinations thereof.

26. The recyclable construction of claim 25, wherein the polyolefin is selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene, a polyethylene, and any combination thereof.

27. The recyclable construction of claim 26, wherein the polypropylene is a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP).

28. The recyclable construction of claim 25, wherein the polyester is polyethylene terephthalate.

29. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 25 to 28, wherein the first carrier is polyolefin; the second carrier is polyester; and the third carrier is polyester.

30. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 25 to 28, wherein the first carrier is a polyester; the second carrier is polyolefin; and the third carrier is polyolefin.

31. The recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 14, wherein the wireless identification device is one of an ultra-high frequency device (UHF), a near filed communication device (NFC), and a Bluetooth low energy device (BLE) device.

32. The recyclable construction of claim 29, wherein the communication construction has a bulk density of greater than 1 g / cubic centimeter.

33. The recyclable construction of claim 30, wherein the communication construction has a bulk density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter.

34. An article comprising the recyclable construction of any one of claim 1 to 33, wherein the second surface of the first carrier is bonded to a substrate of the article, thereby supporting the wireless identification device between the first carrier and the substrate.

35. The article of claim 34, wherein the article is a molded article.

36. The article of claim 34, wherein the first carrier is chemically compatible with the substrate of the molded article.

37. The article of claim 34, wherein the second carrier and the third carrier are chemically incompatible with the substrate of the article.

38. The article of any one of claim 34 to 37, wherein the substrate of the article is selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin, a polyester, a polyamide, a polyvinyl chloride, a polyacrylate, an acrylonitrile rubber, polycarbonate, polyurethane and any combinations thereof.

39. A method of making the recyclable construction of claim 1 comprising the step of: disposing the communication construction on at least a portion of the second surface of the first carrier.

40. The method of claim 39, wherein the method further comprises the step of disposing at least one additional layer on the communication construction.

41. The method of claim 40, wherein the at least one additional layer is selected from the group consisting of a second carrier, a third carrier, a first permanent adhesive, a second permanent adhesive, a third permanent adhesive, a debondable adhesive, and any combination thereof.

42. A method of making the article of claim 34 comprising the step of: applying an external stimulus to the first carrier, thereby bonding the first carrier to the substrate of the article, thereby supporting the communication construction between the first carrier and the substrate.

43. The method of claim 42, wherein the external stimulus is selected from the group consisting of heat, pressure, ultrasonic vibrations, electrical discharge, laser radiation, and any combination thereof.

44. A method of recycling the recyclable construction of claim 1 comprising the steps of:(1) providing the recyclable construction bonded to the substrate of an article;(2) subjecting the article to mechanical recycling conditions, thereby separating the communication construction comprising wireless identification device from the substrate of the article; and(3) recovering the separated wireless identification device.

45. The method of claim 44 wherein the mechanical recycling conditions include shredding.

46. The method of claim 45 wherein the mechanical recycling conditions further include exposure to a wash composition comprising at least one of a caustic and a surfactant.

47. The method of any one of claim 44 to 46, wherein the communication construction has a bulk density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter, and the first carrier and the article each have a density of greater than 1 g / cubic centimeter.

48. The method of any one of claim 44 to 46, wherein the communication construction has a bulk density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter, and the first carrier and the article each have a density of less than 1 g / cubic centimeter.

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