Hot stamping is, unfortunately, one of the more wasteful parts of the disc manufacturing process. Not only does it create excess and waste that is non-recyclable, but it affects the future recyclability of the disc. Until we find a better solution, the Inner Core will be unstamped. The Inner Core takes dye really well, which does not affect the recyclability. So if you're looking to put a cool design on your Inner Core, that is always an option