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).
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.
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.
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.
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%
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
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
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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%
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:
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.
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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)
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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.
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
What colour is the package body?
What is the barrier of the package body made of?
What additives does the package body contain?
Are there any unprinted lidding films?
Are there any printed lidding films?
Which adhesive is used for lidding films?
Is there a label?
Which adhesive is used for labels/lids ?
Which inks are used for the label?
Is there any direct printing ?
Are there any other components?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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 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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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 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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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
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?
(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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
Which inks are used for the direct printing?
Are there any other attachments?
Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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?
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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
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?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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: REACH, CLP
Does your package contain intentionally added substances of very high concern (SVHCs)?
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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.
What is the proportion of recycled material in your package?
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.
Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
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 theRecyClass 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The analytical result of the RecyClass tool is not a certificate. If you are interested in obtaining a certificate, please contact us or visit the website. Please keep in mind that these self-assessment results might differ from the certification conducted by trained and recognized Certification Bodies.
Sorting features
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.