Tool - RecyClass

Description/comments
In case you do several analyses, clear descriptions and comments will later help you to distinguish between the different analysis results.

Disclaimer
Design optimisation for its recyclability

The Aluminium and Steel modules of the RecyClass Tool have been developed in accordance with the Design for Recycling guidelines established by CIRCPACK. The Design for Recycling Guidelines are living documents so any comment or contribution to improve them should be addressed to CIRCPACK who is maintaining the guidelines.

This tool evaluates the technical recyclability of the packaging given the current best available technology, but does not take into account the efficiency of different collection schemes across Member States.

The RecyClass team has signed a non-disclosure agreement to ensure your product design confidentiality. Any kind of individual communication of the report is strictly prohibited without your previous consent. The anonymised global result of your analysis might be used for statistics purposes.

Name of package to be analysed
Your comments
Is your package generally suitable for this analysis?

This section of RecyClass tool is only suitable for packaging made of aluminum.

Aluminum packaging must be detectable using state-of-the-art sorting technology.

The methodology developed by CIRCPACK defines packaging as made of aluminum when it consists predominantly of aluminum by weight (≥50%wt).
Does your packaging consist predominantly of Aluminum by weight?
Recycling efficiency is closely linked to the main material of the packaging. Packaging containing more than 50% non-aluminum materials probably belongs to another recycling channel, such as e.g. plastic, steel, glass or cardboard combined. Designers should ensure that if the packaging is a combination of materials, the materials are not welded together and that non-aluminum materials can be removed by consumers to access the product. In the case of multi-material packaging, the compatibility of materials with aluminum recycling processes will be analyzed in more detail in the following sections.
- Yes
- No
Is the product contained in your packaging accepted in the household collection?
Packaging containing products hampering aluminum recycling are not accepted in the collection bin by some national authorities.
- Yes
- No
- I don’t know
Alert! Please check the restrictions applied by local authorities in the local markets
Alert! Please check the restrictions applied by local authorities in the local markets
Your packaging is suitable for this analysis.

Please continue.

I am aware that my packaging might not suitable for this analysis, because it has one of the following issues: it is not accepted in the aluminum collection, it is not made of aluminum, it contains hazardous substances.

However, I would like to continue with the analysis.
Type of packaging
The type of packaging determines the choice of questions in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.

By defining your type of packaging, the tool will attribute the corresponding Design for Recycling Guideline. This attribution is directly linked to the properties of the packaging. To this end, the thickness that constitutes the aluminum packaging must be considered.

If you have any doubt or would like to get more information on sortability, please contact us.
What type of package do you have?
- Beverage cans
- Bottles
- Food cans
- Spray cans
- Containers & Trays
- Tubes
- Screw caps
- Capsules
- Aluminum foil
Design for Recycling Guideline: Rigid aluminium
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: Semi-rigid aluminium
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: Flexible aluminium
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

What is the thickness of your packaging?
µm
I am aware that my packaging might not suitable for this analysis, because its thickness is out of the usual range for the format considered.

However, I would like to continue with the analysis.

I am aware
Sorting is a key step in evaluating recyclability. Following is a list of items making the sortability of your packaging complicated. Please, select one or more items from the list in case the features represent your packaging.
- Size: > A4 format or <50 x 50 mm (compacted)
- Presence of ferrous component
- Round shape, very rigid and hard to compact
Testing the sorting behaviour is recommended if your packaging presents at least one of the characteristics listed above. These characteristics are known to mislead the sorting, which prevents proper recycling of the packaging and may contaminate other streams.

Please note that in any case, a sorting test would systematically be run by CIRCPACK in case of a certification.

I am aware
- Final result
  NOT RECYCLABLE
  In Europe, recycling streams have been established for certain polymers and types of packaging. Packaging that can be allocated to one of these streams using the current sorting technologies will be considered suitable for this analysis. Available recycling streams in Europe are:
  
  PET bottles
  
  PET Trays
  
  PE Films
  
  PP Films
  
  PE Containers
  
  PP Containers
  
  PE Crates and Pallets
  
  PP Crates and Pallets
  
  PS Containers
  
  EPS fish boxes
  
  EPS white goods
  
  Based on the information stated above, RecyClass classifies this packaging into CLASS F since no recycling stream is currently available.
  
  More information about PRE recycling streams here.
- Final result
  NOT RECYCLABLE
  As mentioned in a EPBP disclaimer, one of the challenges that PET recyclers face is how to recover the increasing amount of opaque PET bottles, which are more and more used in packaging. A high proportion of opaque PET bottles cannot be recycled into current applications.. Opaque PET that enters the clear/light blue recycling stream will result in a loss of clarity and transparency of the recyclate. Therefore, the quality of the rPET for packaging applications will be reduced.
  
  Sorting opaque PET bottles in their own recycling stream remains an option. However, opaque PET is generally limited to grey or black end-use applications which have a limited market, unless each colour is previously separated.
  
  Based on the information stated above, RecyClass classifies opaque PET bottles into CLASS F since no recycling stream is currently available.
  
  More information: http://www.epbp.org/design-guidelines/products
- Part 1 : Recyclable Aluminum Content
  In this area your packaging is checked for its composition. More information can be found in CIRCPACK's Methodology.
  
  The design compatibility process is carried out to establish the amount of recyclable aluminum in the packaging and its ability to replace virgin material in new products. Any non-recoverable material must be considered and removed from the proportion of recyclable aluminum (e.g., plastics, paper, etc.). The class ranking to consider is the following:
  
  Class A
  X ≥ 95
  Class B
  80% ≤ X < 95%
  Class C
  70% ≤ X < 80%
  NOT RECYCLABLE
  X < 70%
  What is the net weight of your packaging?
  The net weight of the total package is the first step in calculating the mass balance for the amount of aluminum and non-aluminum incorporated in the packaging design.
  The weight to be reported in this question corresponds to the weight if the entire pack (full body + attachments + closures, etc.) except for screw caps and capsules where it is only the weight of the cap that should be written (without considering the bottle).
  
  grams
  What is the net weight of aluminium in your packaging?
  Maximizing the proportion of the main and preferably unique material is one of the principal requirements in improving the recyclability of packaging and the quality of the final recyclate. Therefore, the larger the content of aluminum in the packaging, the higher its recyclability rate.
  
  grams
  Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
  INTERIM RESULT:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
  RECYCLABLE ALUMINIUM CONTENT:
  -
- Part 1 : Recyclable Plastic Content
  In this area your packaging is checked for its composition. More information can be found in the RecyClass Recyclability Methodology.
  
  The design compatibility process is carried out to establish the amount of recyclable plastics in the packaging and its ability to replace virgin plastics in new products. Any non-recoverable (non-plastic) materials must be considered and removed from the proportion of recyclable plastics (e.g., inks, EVOH, barriers, adhesives for laminates, fillers, etc.). The class ranking to consider is the following:
  
  Class A
  X ≥ 95
  Class B
  80% ≤ X < 95%
  Class C
  70% ≤ X < 80%
  NOT RECYCLABLE
  X < 70%
  What is the net weight of your packaging?
  The net weight of the total package is the first step in calculating the mass balance for the amount of plastic and non-plastic incorporated in the packaging design.
  
  grams
  What is the net weight of [polymer] in your packaging?
  Maximizing the proportion of the main and preferably unique polymer is one of the principal requirements in improving the recyclability of plastic packaging and the quality of the final recyclate. Therefore, the larger the content of one polymer in the packaging, the higher its recyclability rate
  
  grams
  -
  Other polymers present as layers and/or welded to the main body’s structure cannot be separated by the mechanical process and will therefore be processed together during recycling thus limiting their possible end applications. This is mostly the case of the combination of polyolefins with other polymers like PET, PVC, etc., leading to the packaging disqualification. In the case of a combination of PO, the packaging recyclability will not be completely compromised.
  
  Please note that ‘other polymers’ do not refer to inks, additives, barrier (e.g., PA), adhesive for laminates, etc. These features will be evaluated in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  Does your bottle contain any polyolefins (PE and/or PP) components (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made by plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  In the case of a PET bottle, polyolefin components can be separated by density during the recycling process and this floating fraction is recovered and recycled into a PO mix fraction. Meaning that both PET and PO weights must be considered in the recycled proportion.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PP
  PET
  PVC
  Others
  Which one(s)?
  PE
  PET
  PVC
  Others
  Which one(s)?
  PP
  PET
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PP component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PE
  PET
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PE component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PP
  PET
  PS
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PP component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PE
  PET
  PS
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PE component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PP
  In which quantity?
  grams
  PET
  PS
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PP component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PE
  In which quantity?
  grams
  PET
  PS
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PE component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PE
  PP
  PS
  PVC
  PE
  PP
  PET
  PVC
  Others
  Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
  INTERIM RESULT:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
  RECYCLABLE ALUMINIUM CONTENT:
  -
  This class represents the maximal and theorical recyclability class that your packaging can obtain. This result is obtained by mass balance calculation regarding the amount of plastic and non-plastic incorporated in the packaging design. Indeed, the larger the content of one polymer in the packaging, the higher its recyclability rate will be (i.e., the amount of recoverable and valuable plastic recycled).
- Part 1 : Recyclable Steel Content
  In this area your packaging is checked for its composition. More information can be found in CIRCPACK's Methodology.
  
  The design compatibility process is carried out to establish the amount of recyclable steel in the packaging and its ability to replace virgin material in new products. Any non-recoverable material must be considered and removed from the proportion of recyclable steel (e.g., plastics, paper, etc.). The class ranking to consider is the following:
  
  Class A
  X ≥ 95
  Class B
  80% ≤ X < 95%
  Class C
  70% ≤ X < 80%
  NOT RECYCLABLE
  X < 70%
  What is the net weight of your packaging?
  The net weight of the total package is the first step in calculating the mass balance for the amount of steel and non-steel incorporated in the packaging design.
  The weight to be reported in this question corresponds to the weight if the entire pack (full body + attachments + closures, etc.) except for screw caps and capsules where it is only the weight of the cap that should be written (without considering the bottle).
  
  grams
  What is the net weight of steel in your packaging?
  Maximizing the proportion of the main and preferably unique material is one of the principal requirements in improving the recyclability of packaging and the quality of the final recyclate. Therefore, the larger the content of steel in the packaging, the higher its recyclability rate.
  
  grams
  Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
  INTERIM RESULT:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
  RECYCLABLE ALUMINIUM CONTENT:
  -
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PS packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1.07 g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flottation test
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Are there lids?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area, your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyze the CIRCPACK's Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Type of packaging (oxidation)
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area, your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyze the CIRCPACK's Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Type of packaging (oxidation)
    Be aware that the estimation of the losses due to oxidation may vary widely from one format to another.
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing ?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there lids?
  - Is there a tamper evidence wrap?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - Is there a tamper evidence wrap?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PS packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1.07 g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flottation test
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Are there lids?
  - Is there a label?
    (FR) Une étiquette amovible est une étiquette dont l’efficacité d’élimination est égale ou supérieure à 90 % par le broyage et le lavage de l’emballage. RecyClass est en train de développer une procédure de test standard pour prouver la capacité de retrait des étiquettes.
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PET Thermoform:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
  - Which Laminating Adhesived is used (for multilayers)?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - Are there any lidding films?
  - Which adhesive is used for lidding films?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels/lids/soaking pads ?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing ?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - What colour is the package body?
    New definition of transparent clear & transparent light blue available on RecyClass website
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals and valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there a tamper evidence wrap?
  - Is there any printing or decoration?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PET Thermoform:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
  - Which Laminating Adhesived is used (for multilayers)?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - Are there any lidding films?
  - Which adhesive is used for lidding films?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels/lids/soaking pads ?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing ?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PE flexible packaging:
  
  Packaging surface > 100 cm². The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Packaging surface between 30 and 100 cm². A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Packaging surface < 30 cm². Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What material is the package body made of?
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
    The combination Laminating adhesive with barrier materials must be tested for barriers other than EVOH or Metallization
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other attachments?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a HDPE packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
    The combination Laminating adhesive with barrier materials must be tested for barriers other than EVOH or Metallization
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any In-Mould-Label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing ?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - What colour is the package body?
    (FR) Nouvelle définition du transparent clair & transparent bleu clair disponible sur le site RecyClass
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additive does the product body contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals and valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there a tamper evidence wrap?
  - Is there any direct printing ?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a HDPE packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
    The combination Laminating adhesive with barrier materials must be tested for barriers other than EVOH
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
    (FR) Une étiquette amovible est une étiquette dont l’efficacité d’élimination est égale ou supérieure à 90 % par le broyage et le lavage de l’emballage. RecyClass est en train de développer une procédure de test standard pour prouver la capacité de retrait des étiquettes.
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any In-Mould-Label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing ?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PP packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
    A removable label is a label with a removal efficiency of 90% or more through shredding and washing of the packaging. RecyClass is developing a standard test procedure to prove the removability of labels.
  - Is there any In-Mould-Label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PP packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
    The combination Laminating adhesive with barrier materials must be tested for barriers other than Metallization
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Is there any In-Mould-Label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any printing or decoration?
  - Which inks are used for the printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (--) = downgraded by 2 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PE flexible packaging:
  
  Packaging surface > 100 cm². The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Packaging surface between 30 and 100 cm². A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Packaging surface < 30 cm². Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What material is the package body made of?
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
    The combination Laminating adhesive with barrier materials must be tested for barriers other than EVOH
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
    If the coverage is >50%, please assess the packaging with the coloured stream guidelines (even in case of a printed transparent film).
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other attachments?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Please note that the laminating adhesives are currently under investigation. If your film is laminated with adhesives, please contact us to assess its recyclability.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PP flexible packaging:
  
  Packaging surface > 100 cm². The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Packaging surface between 30 and 100 cm². A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Packaging surface < 30 cm². Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What material is the package body made of?
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
    The combination Laminating adhesive with barrier materials must be tested for barriers other than Metallization and EVOH
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
    If the coverage is >50%, please assess the packaging with the coloured stream guidelines (even in case of a printed transparent film).
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other attachments?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (---) or (!) = disqualified
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Please note that the laminating adhesives are currently under investigation. If your film is laminated with adhesives, please contact us to assess its recyclability.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PP flexible packaging:
  
  Packaging surface > 100 cm² . The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Packaging surface between 30 and 100 cm². A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Packaging surface < 30 cm². Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What material is the package body made of?
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1.07 g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
    The combination Laminating adhesive with barrier materials must be tested for barriers other than Metallization and EVOH
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other attachments?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  LIMITED COMPATIBLE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the answers selected in Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 3 : 'Easy-to-empty'/'Easy-to-access' index
  These indices indicate the percentage of the product, which after normal use is still in the packaging. They are calculated using the formula on the right.
  
  As prerequisite for industrial & commercial rigid packaging, the presence of residual product content is limited to half by weight relative to the aluminum weight of the packaging. Any packaging with a higher residual content is disqualified, as highly contaminating for the recycling streams. If the packaging meets this first condition, the residual product content must be further calculated to evaluate its impact on the recycling process.
  
  Further information about the calculation of the indices
  
  Possible change in class:
  
  Index > 5: downgraded by 1 class
  
  Index > 10: downgraded by 2 classes
  
  Index > 15: disqualified
  
  Pe = average weight of empty packaging after normal use
  W = weight of a fully empty packaging (without product inside)
  Pf = declared net weight of content
  
  Procedure to evaluate the Easy to Empty index for viscous content:
  1. Squeeze product with one hand until packaging begins spitting. The packaging should be allowed to breathe.
  2. While keeping the packaging inverted: Vigorously shake (with a whipping movement), one time, attempting to move as much product to the orifice of the closure. Squeeze product with one hand until packaging begins spitting. The packaging should be allowed to breathe.
  3. Repeat step 2.
  4. Repeat after inverted 24 hours, 48 hours; and 72 hours.
  
  Procedure to evaluate the Easy to Empty index for liquid content:
  1. Invert the packaging to empty as much content as possible
  2. While keeping the packaging inverted: Vigorously shake (with a whipping movement), one time, attempting to move as much product to the orifice of the closure.
  
  Procedure to evaluate the Easy to Empty index for gas content:
  1. Evacuate as much content as possible using the trigger return the product (if relevant) and start the operation again
  2. Return the product (if relevant) and start the operation again.
  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until nothing comes out.
  Will your packaging be filled in?
  Yes
  No
  Is your packaging rigid and designed for commercial and/or industrial applications (B2B)?
  Yes
  No
  What is the net weight of your package without content (W)?
  grams
  What is the net weight of the content (Pf)?
  grams
  What is the weight of the emptied packaging
  (Pe; 10 test values)?
  Test #1grams
  Test #2grams
  Test #3grams
  Test #4grams
  Test #5grams
  Test #6grams
  Test #7grams
  Test #8grams
  Test #9grams
  Test #10grams
  Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
  Your index: -
  Residual content greater than half of the aluminium weight of the packaging
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the data provided in Part 3 : 'Easy-to-empty'/'Easy-to-access' index has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 3 : 'Easy-to-empty'/'Easy-to-access' index
  These indices indicate the percentage of the product, which after normal use is still in the packaging. They are calculated using the formula on the right.
  
  As prerequisite for industrial & commercial rigid packaging, the presence of residual product content is limited to half by weight relative to the steel weight of the packaging. Any packaging with a higher residual content is disqualified, as highly contaminating for the recycling streams. If the packaging meets this first condition, the residual product content must be further calculated to evaluate its impact on the recycling process.
  
  Further information about the calculation of the indices
  
  Possible change in class:
  
  Index > 5: downgraded by 1 class
  
  Index > 10: downgraded by 2 classes
  
  Index > 15: disqualified
  
  Pe = average weight of empty packaging after normal use
  W = weight of a fully empty packaging (without product inside)
  Pf = declared net weight of content
  
  Procedure to evaluate the Easy to Empty index for viscous content:
  1. Squeeze product with one hand until packaging begins spitting. The packaging should be allowed to breathe.
  2. While keeping the packaging inverted: Vigorously shake (with a whipping movement), one time, attempting to move as much product to the orifice of the closure. Squeeze product with one hand until packaging begins spitting. The packaging should be allowed to breathe.
  3. Repeat step 2.
  4. Repeat after inverted 24 hours, 48 hours; and 72 hours.
  
  Procedure to evaluate the Easy to Empty index for liquid content:
  1. Invert the packaging to empty as much content as possible.
  2. While keeping the packaging inverted: Vigorously shake (with a whipping movement), one time, attempting to move as much product to the orifice of the closure.
  
  Procedure to evaluate the Easy to Empty index for gas content:
  1. Evacuate as much content as possible using the trigger return the product (if relevant) and start the operation again.
  2. Return the product (if relevant) and start the operation again.
  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until nothing comes out.
  Will your packaging be filled in?
  Yes
  No
  Is your packaging rigid and designed for commercial and/or industrial applications (B2B)?
  Yes
  No
  What is the net weight of your package without content (W)?
  grams
  What is the net weight of the content (Pf)?
  grams
  What is the weight of the emptied packaging
  (Pe; 10 test values)?
  Test #1grams
  Test #2grams
  Test #3grams
  Test #4grams
  Test #5grams
  Test #6grams
  Test #7grams
  Test #8grams
  Test #9grams
  Test #10grams
  Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
  Your index: -
  Residual content greater than half of the aluminium weight of the packaging
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the data provided in Part 3 : 'Easy-to-empty'/'Easy-to-access' index has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Part 3 : 'Easy-to-empty'/'Easy-to-access' index
  These indices indicate the percentage of the product, which after normal use is still in the packaging. They are calculated using the formula on the right.
  
  As prerequisite for industrial & commercial rigid packaging, the presence of residual product content is limited to half by weight relative to the plastic weight of the packaging. Any packaging with a higher residual content is disqualified, as highly contaminating for the recycling streams. If the packaging meets this first condition, the residual product content must be further calculated to evaluate its impact on the recycling process.
  
  Further information about the calculation of the indices
  
  Possible change in class:
  
  Index > 5: downgraded by 1 class
  
  Index > 10: downgraded by 2 classes
  
  Index > 15: disqualified
  
  Pe = average weight of empty packaging after normal use
  W = weight of a fully empty packaging (without product inside)
  Pf = declared net weight of content
  
  Procedure to evaluate the Easy to Empty index:
  1. Squeeze product with one hand until packaging begins spitting. The packaging should be allowed to breathe.
  2. While keeping the packaging inverted: Vigorously shake (with a whipping movement), one time, attempting to move as much product to the orifice of the closure. Squeeze product with one hand until packaging begins spitting. The packaging should be allowed to breathe.
  3. Repeat step 2.
  4. Repeat after inverted 24 hours, 48 hours; and 72 hours.
  Will your packaging be filled in?
  Yes
  No
  Is your packaging rigid and designed for commercial and/or industrial applications (B2B)?
  Yes
  No
  What is the net weight of your package without content (W)?
  grams
  What is the net weight of the content (Pf)?
  grams
  What is the weight of the emptied packaging
  (Pe; 10 test values)?
  Test #1grams
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  Residual content greater than half of the aluminium weight of the packaging
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result based on the data provided in Part 3 : 'Easy-to-empty'/'Easy-to-access' index has led to:
  NOT RECYCLABLE
- Final result
  NOT RECYCLABLE
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Recyclability class:
NOT RECYCLABLE
Recyclable Aluminium Content:
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Country-specific results
In order for a packaging to be recycled and to claim its recyclability, it must be compatible with all the steps: collection, sorting and recycling. If incompatible with one the given steps, packaging cannot be recycled in the country of interest. Please have a look to the map below to learn more about the waste management systems available in the European countries.
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Norway
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- available recycling infrastructures
- under development and/or recycled as mixed stream
- no existing recycling infrastructures
- available sorting infrastructures
- under development and/or sorted as mixed stream
- no existing sorting infrastructures
- available collection
- limited collection
- no collection in place
IMPORTANT NOTE:The information displayed in the map above is indicative and may change over time. Waste management systems, as well as recycling practices in each country are changing. Please contact us for more information. Any information that could improve this mapping is appreciated.

Source: Data were collected in collaboration with the recognized certification bodies and other national organisations.
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Date-
Versionv.3.0
Suitability-The product is suitable for this analysisThe product is not suitable for this analysis because it is either not accepted in the aluminum collection, it is not made of aluminum, or it contains hazardous substances. The analysis was continued at our own request.
Type of packaging-

Please read this short introduction to the RecyClass analysis tool.
You can access this information at any time by using the 'Manual' button on the top as long as you are logged in.

This module of the RecyClass Online Tool assesses the recyclability of aluminum packaging and shows to what extent it is suitable for recycling, rating it with a class system from A to C. The analysis is based on the RecyClass Recyclability Methodology. The Aluminium and Steel modules of the RecyClass Tool have been developed in accordance with the Design for Recycling guidelines established by CIRCPACK (CIRCPACK's Design for Recycling Guidelines). The Design for Recycling Guidelines are living documents so any comment or contribution to improve them should be addressed to CIRCPACK who is maintaining the guidelines.

Assessment steps

The analysis is divided into 5 steps

Step 1: Description
The first step aims to name and describe the packaging to be analysed.
Step 2: Suitability
This step ensures that the packaging falls under the scope of the RecyClass Methodology dedicated to packaging.
Step 3: Type of packaging
This step defines which is the type of packaging under analysis to attribute the corresponding Design for Recycling questions & answers.
Step 4: Design for Recycling
This step evaluates the compatibility of the packaging design with its recycling stream and is split into 3 sections explained below.
Step 5: Final results
The last step gathers all results of the analysis, highlighting the areas of improvement, and provides as well a mapping of the current waste management systems in Europe.

Design for Recycling (step 4)

The step is divided into 3 sets of questions

Part 1: Recyclable content
This set is a mass balance calculation to determine the amount of recoverable and valuable material in your packaging.
Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
In this set, the incompatibilities of your product that affect recycling efficiency and quality of the recyclate are verified.
Part 3: 'Easy to Empty' / 'Easy Access ' Index
These indications evaluate the proportion of product that remains in the packaging after it has been emptied.

Process

During the analysis, the packaging design is classified into a recyclability class. After each answer, the score is automatically adapted, and you are informed of the provisional result for your packaging thanks to the box on the right of your screen.

Classes

Categories range from A to C as defined by the RecyClass Recyclability Methodology.

Class A represents the best recyclability of a package, while class B and C represent increasingly lower recyclability.

CLASS A:
The packaging does not pose any recyclability issues and the recycled material can potentially feed a closed-loop scheme to be used in the same quality application.
CLASS B:
The packaging has some minor recyclability issues that slightly affect the quality of the recycled material generated. However, majority of recycled content from this packaging can still potentially feed a closed loop.
CLASS C:
The packaging presents some recyclability issues that affect the quality of the recycled material or lead to material losses during recycling. In the first case the recycled material could be used in a cascade open-loop scheme, whereas in the latter case the material could potentially feed a closed loop scheme.
NOT RECYCLABLE:
The packaging has either significant design issues that highly affect its recyclability or imply large material losses or is lacking specific infrastructures for collection, sorting and recycling in EU27+3.

Final result

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Recyclable Aluminium Content:

Norway