Assess and demonstrate the recyclability of your plastic packaging
What Is It?
RecyClass is an independent European initiative led by Plastics Recyclers Europe (the association of European plastic recyclers). It aims to harmonise the assessment of the recyclability of plastic packaging.
As an organisation accredited by RecyClass, RecycleMe is authorised to carry out a detailed audit of your packaging against RecyClass criteria, in order to certify or disqualify it. Depending on what you produce, we issue 3 types of certificate — useful both for internal purposes (notably to validate the recyclability of your packaging with a view to placing it on the market from 2030) and for your B2B and external communications through the direct display of recyclability on the packaging.
Who Is It For?
- Plastic packaging manufacturers
- Brands and producers placing packaged products on the market
- Distributors wishing to demonstrate the recyclability of their packaging
- Companies committed to eco-design approaches and CSR reporting
Service Description
- Scope definition (countries concerned, objectives)
- Technical analysis: product datasheet, materials, inks, additives, samples
- Assessment by a RecycleMe auditor
- Issuance of the certificate (valid for 3 years) + areas for improvement
The process takes approximately 4 weeks once technical data has been provided. Depending on the nature of your packaging, a sortability test may be required to verify detectability and compatibility with existing sorting systems.
Deliverables
- Detailed analysis report
- Official RecyClass certificate (valid for 3 years) stating the recyclability class (A to C) and the percentage of plastic that will be recycled
Benefits
- Demonstration of the recyclability of your packaging
- Label recognised across Europe, providing credibility with all European stakeholders in the recycling and packaging value chain
- A concrete tool for anticipating regulatory developments, notably the entry into force of the PPWR
- A differentiating asset in your B2B or consumer-facing communications
- Eco-design tool: identify and address blocking points
Pricing
- From €1,290 excl. VAT per packaging item. Price varies according to the number of items to be certified and the countries covered.
