• 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

    RecyClass Tool has been developed and maintained on the basis of laboratory testing and the expertise of European plastics recyclers. Sometimes it is not possible to provide accurate figures and data with scientific background, therefore we choose to include figures based on our experience.

    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.

  • Is your package generally suitable for this analysis?

    The RecyClass tool is only suitable for packaging which:

    • is made of plastic
    • is free from hazardous substances
    • does not consist of bio- or oxo-degradable plastics

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

    The RecyClass Tool defines packaging as made of plastic when:

    • it consists predominantly of plastics, by weight
    • more than 50% of the surface is plastic
    • and if present, an existing aluminium layer is not thicker than 5 μm (in case of a multilayer film).

    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.

  • Type of packaging

    The type of packaging determines the choice of questions in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities. Whilst oxo- or bio-degradable plastics are principally incompatible with standard polymers in the case of other material combinations, a closer look is needed.

    By defining your type of packaging, the tool will attribute the corresponding Design for Recycling Guideline. This attribution is directly linked to the recycling stream, where the packaging will be effectively sorted. To this end, the main polymer that constitutes the packaging (PE, PP, PET, PS, others) must be considered, as well as its shape (rigid, flexible) and its colouration. For the latter, the packaging is considered coloured if any masterbatch is used to colour the main polymer resin (except white) and/or if the decorative technology (e.g., direct printing) entirely covers the packaging surface.

    If you have any doubt or would like to get more information on sortability, please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol, or contact us.

    In Europe a stream for PET rigid packaging different from bottles and trays does not exist. Please, check with the RecyClass Sorting Protocol if your PET rigid packaging (cup, pot, tub, etc.) is sorted in the PET bottle or in the PET tray streams in order to assess it for recyclability. PET packaging ending in mixed plastic stream cannot be assessed for recyclability.

    Design for Recycling Guideline: PP crates & pallets

    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: PS natural container

    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: EPS white goods

    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: EPS fish boxes

    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: PET transparent clear/ light blue bottle

    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: PET transparent coloured bottle

    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: Opaque PET bottle

    Design for Recycling Guideline: Clear PET thermoforming trays

    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: HDPE natural container

    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: HDPE coloured container

    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: PP natural container

    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: PP coloured container

    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: PE transparent flexible film

    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: PE coloured flexible film

    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: PP transparent flexible film

    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: PP coloured flexible film

    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: PS coloured container

    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: HDPE crates & pallets

    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: No existing recycling stream

    Design for Recycling Guideline: [Not used] Pots, Tubs and Trays in PP and/or PE

    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.

    Please note that testing the sorting behaviour by following the RecyClass Sorting Protocol 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.

    • Final result

      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

      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
        90% ≤ X < 95%
      • Class C
        70% ≤ X < 90%
      • Class D
        50% ≤ X < 70%
      • Class E
        X < 50%

      grams
      grams

      INTERIM RESULT:

    • 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
        90% ≤ X < 95%
      • Class C
        70% ≤ X < 90%
      • Class D
        50% ≤ X < 70%
      • Class E
        X < 50%

      grams
      grams
      grams
      grams
      grams
      grams
      grams
      grams
      grams

      INTERIM RESULT:

      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
        90% ≤ X < 95%
      • Class C
        70% ≤ X < 90%
      • Class D
        50% ≤ X < 70%
      • Class E
        X < 50%

      grams
      grams

      INTERIM RESULT:

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging. 

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging. 

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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:

      • Item compacted > A4 or > 50 x 50 mm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
      • Item compacted < A4 format or between 20 x 20 and 50 x 50 mm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
      • Item compacted < 20 x 20 mm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 NEGATIVE (--) = downgraded by 2 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 NEGATIVE (--) = downgraded by 2 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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:

      • Item compacted > A4 or > 50 x 50 mm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
      • Item compacted < A4 format or between 20 x 20 and 50 x 50 mm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
      • Item compacted < 20 x 20 mm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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:

      • Item compacted > A4 or > 50 x 50 mm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
      • Item compacted < A4 format or between 20 x 20 and 50 x 50 mm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
      • Item compacted < 20 x 20 mm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
      • at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes

      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:

      • Item compacted > A4 or > 50 x 50 mm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
      • Item compacted < A4 format or between 20 x 20 and 50 x 50 mm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
      • Item compacted < 20 x 20 mm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 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 > 5downgraded by 1 class
      • Index > 10downgraded by 2 classes
      • Index > 15downgraded by 3 classes
      • Index > 20downgraded by 4 classes
      • Index > 25downgraded by 5 classes

      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

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      Your index: -

      Residual content greater than half of the plastic weight of the packaging

      INTERIM RESULT:

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 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 > 5downgraded by 1 class
      • Index > 10downgraded by 2 classes
      • Index > 15downgraded by 3 classes
      • Index > 20downgraded by 4 classes
      • Index > 25downgraded by 5 classes

      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

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      Your index: -

      Residual content greater than half of the plastic weight of the packaging

      INTERIM RESULT:

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • 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 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 > 5downgraded by 1 class
      • Index > 10downgraded by 2 classes
      • Index > 15downgraded by 3 classes
      • Index > 20downgraded by 4 classes
      • Index > 25downgraded by 5 classes

      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.

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      Your index: -

      Residual content greater than half of the plastic weight of the packaging

      INTERIM RESULT:

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • Part 4 : REACH compliance

      As recyclers, we must comply with the European legislation on chemicals. With your answer to this question, you help us assess the risks of our raw material.

      Please check the substances of very high concern at this link.
      Connections: REACHCLP

      QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0

      SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected

      DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected

      INTERIM RESULT:

      No change in interim result from Question area 0.

      The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :

    • Part 5 : Recycled content

      In this area you are asked about the quantity of recycled material in your package.

      Possible changes to interim result from question area 2:

      • Improvement by 1 (+), 2 (++) or 3 (+++) levels.
      • Note that recycled content does not influence the recyclability assessment and it is not covered by the Recyclability Certification. RecyClass has developed the Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification which verifies the incorporation of recycled content in products throughout the supply chain. Please, contact us for more info or visit our website

      INTERIM RESULT:

      The presence of recycled content in your packaging has been positively taken into account.

    • Final result

      Please keep in mind that combination of non-polyolefin and polyolefin layers in the main body’s structure is detrimental and will jeopardize the mechanical recycling process. As well any other disqualifying criterion such as PVC or PVDC materials. Learn more about detrimental design for recycling and downgrading criteria with the RecyClass Methodology. 

      When the package gets this class on one of the question zones, the analysis is complete. However, you can modify your answers in each set of questions to see how these changes affect class rankings. Vary your answers!

      If you want to complete the analysis, click on the "Continue" button.

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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.