RECYCLABILITY Approvals

Recyclability Approvals result from positive lab results following the Recyclability Evaluation Protocols. They are managed by the RecyClass Technical Committees.

Two types of Recyclability Approvals can be delivered by RecyClass:

 

 

Technology Approval validates the compatibility of a specific technology (e.g. functional barrier, adhesive, etc.) with a determined recycling stream.

 

Product Approval validates the compatibility of a final packaging (commercialized) with a determined recycling stream. Product Approvals are mainly destined for packaging containing features not yet covered by the guidelines (i.e. that require testing). In other cases, the packaging is eligible for a Recyclability Certification.

 

Technologies and products are tested by independent laboratories. When approval is granted, the Design for Recycling Guidelines are updated according to these new lab findings.

If you would like to obtain approval of your technology or product, please refer to our FAQ section or contact us.

Recyclability Approval - Application Form

RecyClass Testing Facilities

Please find below the list of the released Recyclability Approvals.

Application code Approval type Packaging type Technology type Company Study
2023-PO-023 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for handles Alimac Carry Handle Tape C705 HL – Extreme case
2023-PO-022 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for handles Alimac Carry Handle Tape C705 HL – Standard beverage
2022-PO-022 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac Multipurpose UV acrylic PE label
2023-PO-025 Technology Approval PP flexible Adhesive for lamination H.B. Fuller Flextra® SBA 5250 + XA 3350
- Technical Review PP flexible Adhesive for lamination RecyClass Laminating Adhesive for PP laminates
- Technical Review PE flexible Barrier RecyClass PVOH primer for AlOx coating
- Technical Review HDPE container Closure RecyClass MFI of PE Closures
- Technical Review HDPE container Decoration RecyClass Labels and sleeves - Sorting
2023-PO-017 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for lamination Walki Plasbel Lamibel®MDO-PE Laminate HB
2023-HDPE-006 Technology Approval HDPE container Adhesive for labels Fedrigoni PE White with emulsion acrylic adhesive PSL
2022-PO-009 Technology Approval PE flexible Inks Senoptica HO3
2023-HDPE-003 Technology Approval HDPE container Closure Apackaging Group Infinity pump
2023-PET-015 Technology Approval PET bottle Additive Penn Color 66UV11964
2023-PO-007 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for lamination C.O.I.M. Novacote® NC 560 A + CA 101
2023-PO-006 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for lamination Morchem MORCHEM PL 2727 AR + CF-740 R
2023-PP-003 Technology Approval PP bottle Adhesive for labels Fedrigoni PP White with acrylic emulsion PSA
2023-HDPE-004 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels Fedrigoni PE White with UV-Cured Acrylic permanent adhesive
2023-PP-002 Technology Approval PP container Decoration Propyplast LMG CleanLoop®
2023-PO-003 Technology Approval PE flexible Additive VOID Technologies VO+ PE 1300 Series Voiding Agent
2022-PO-001 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for lamination Polysack Pack & Cycle HHR
- Technical Review HDPE container Barrier RecyClass SiOx Plasma Coating
- Technical Review HDPE container Adhesive for labels RecyClass Adhesives for labels
- Technical Review PE flexible Barrier RecyClass EVA
- Technical Review PE and PP flexible Barrier RecyClass Metallisation
- Technical Review PS container Barrier RecyClass EVOH in PS
2022-PO-013 Technology Approval PE flexible Barrier TOPAS Advanced Polymers TOPAS 8007/9506
2022-PO-012 Technology Approval PE flexible Additive Dynasol Calprene H6180S
2022-PET-005 Technology Approval PET bottle Barrier EMS-Grivory Grivory HB 7187 natural
2021-PO-025 Technology Approval PE flexible Compatibilizer Dow RecycleReady
2022-PET-002 Technology Approval PET bottle Shrink Sleeve Multi Colour Corporation RecycLABEL® Floatable SSL Flexo F779752
2022-PET-001 Technology Approval PET bottle Shrink Sleeve Multi Colour Corporation RecycLABEL® Floatable SSL Gravure 40951
2022-HDPE-012 Product Approval HDPE tube Barrier Neopac Polyfoil® MMB 545/645
2022-PO-010 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for labels Essity Single Unit Wrapper for Hanky Tissue Products
- Technical Review HDPE container Foaming RecyClass Foaming Test Campaign
- Technical Review HDPE and PP containers PP and PE thresholds RecyClass PP in PE and PE in PP Test Campaign
- Technical Review PE flexible Adhesive for lamination RecyClass Laminating Adhesives Test Campaign
- Technical Review PS container Lids RecyClass Lids on PS pots
2021-PP-009 Technology Approval PP tube Barrier Gualapack

Laminate InnowebMONO 290met

2022-PO-011 Technology Approval PE flexible Barrier SAES Coated Films

Coathink® (laminate)

2021-PO-003 Technology Approval PE flexible Barrier SAES Coated Films

Coathink® (film)

2022-PO-005 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for lamination Dow

Robond L 350 + CR-3

2022-PO-006 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for lamination Dow

More-Free L 75 300 + CR88-300

2022-HDPE-004 Technology Approval HDPE sheet  Foaming Zotefoams

ReZorce

2021-HDPE-018 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

PE WHITE / TACKIFIED ACRYLIC EMULSION

2021-HDPE-019 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

PP WHITE / MULTIPURPOSE ACRYLIC EMULSION

2021-HDPE-020 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

PP WHITE / STYRENE BLOCK CO-POLYMER RUBBER HOTMELT

2021-HDPE-021 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

PP WHITE / UV ACRYLIC HOTMELT

2021-HDPE-022 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

PO WHITE / MULTIPURPOSE ACRYLIC EMULSION

2021-PP-011 Technology Approval PP bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

PE WHITE / TACKIFIED ACRYLIC EMULSION

2021-PP-012 Technology Approval PP bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

PP WHITE / MULTIPURPOSE ACRYLIC EMULSION

2021-PP-013 Technology Approval PP bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

PP WHITE / STYRENE BLOCK CO-POLYMER RUBBER HOTMELT

2022-HDPE-001 Technology Approval HDPE container Barrier Ipackchem

Advanced In-Mould Fluorination

2022-HDPE-005 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Decoration Albéa

(Re)flex

2021-PO-014 Technology Approval PP flexible Barrier Constantia Flexibles

Perpetua Alta

2022-PO-002 Technology Approval PE flexible Additive VOID Technologies

VO+ PE Masterbatch

2022-HDPE-003 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels Fedrigoni

PE WHITE WITH WATER-BASED ACRYLIC EMULSION ADHESIVE

- Technical Review HDPE container Barrier RecyClass

Plasma Fluorination

2022-PP-002 Technology Approval PP tube Decoration Viva Packaging IML tube
2021-HDPE-017 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Constantia Flexibles EcoLam SR Tube 
2022-PP-001 Technology Approval PP container Closure Aptar SimpliCycle TPE-S valve
2021-PP-010 Technology Approval PP container Decoration MCC Verstraete NextCycle IML
2021-HDPE-015 Product Approval HDPE bottle Decoration Procter & Gamble Pantene Hair Biology
2021-HDPE-026 Technology Approval HDPE container Closure Silgan Dispensing Trigger Sprayer SP05R
2021-PP-001 Technology Approval PP container Closure Silgan Dispensing Trigger Sprayer SP09R
2021-HDPE-025 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Kim Pack Kim Pai Go Green Metallized HDPE 380 Laminate Tube
2021-HDPE-024 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Kim Pack Kim Pai Go Green Metallized HDPE 350 Laminate Tube
2021-HDPE-023 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Kim Pack Kim Pai Go Green Metallized HDPE 300 Laminate Tube
2021-PO-018 Technology Approval PP flexible Additive LyondellBasell Toppyl PB 8310M
- Technical Review Rigid Plastic Decoration RecyClass In-Mould-Labels Test Campaign
2021-PP-004 Technology Approval PP container Barrier Berry Airfree Vega Bottle + Ecosolution pump
- Technical Review Rigid Plastic Decoration Greiner Packaging K3 ® r100 - self separating packaging
2021-PO-017 Technology Approval PE flexible Barrier SCGC BWO1501G
2021-HDPE-014 Technology Approval HDPE container Additive Kraton Polymers LLC CirKular+ C3000
2021-HDPE-013 Technology Approval HDPE container Additive Kraton Polymers LLC CirKular+ C2000
2021-HDPE-012 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Closure Essity Tork Refill Bottle
2021-PO-016 Technology Approval PE flexible Barrier Umaras Mildflex
2021-PP-008 Technology Approval PP container Additive Kraton Polymers LLC CirKular+ C3000
2021-PP-007 Technology Approval PP container Additive Kraton Polymers LLC CirKular+ C2000
2021-PP-006 Product Approval PP pouch Barrier Gualapack Pouch5
2021-HDPE-008 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels Avery Dennison PP60 top white PSL
2021-HDPE-005 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels Avery Dennison Global MDO top clear PSL
2021-HDPE-003 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels Avery Dennison PE top clear PSL
2021-HDPE-010 Technology Approval HDPE tube Decoration Leonhard Kurz Cold Transfer with EP Platina 3015
2021-PO-012 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for lamination Henkel Loctite Liofol LA-7818 RE+ Loctite Liofol LA-6231 RE
2021-PO-011 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for lamination Henkel Loctite Liofol LA7102 RE+ Loctite Liofol LA-6902 RE
2021-PP-005 Product Approval PP tube Barrier Neopac

Polyfoil® MMB Tube PF528

2020-HDPE-030 Technology Approval HDPE tube Decoration Colgate-Palmolive

Samson Tube with Colgate Total artwork

2020-HDPE-034 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

SmartCircle™ PE label with hotmelt adhesive

2021-HDPE-009 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels UPM Raflatac

SmartCircle™ PE label with acrylic adhesive

2021-PO-001 Technology Approval PE flexible Additive LyondellBasell

Toppyl PB 8640M

2021-PP-003 Technology Approval PP container Barrier Silgan Plastic Food Containers

Perfect Portion

2021-HDPE-007 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels Avery Dennison

PP60 top clear PSL

2021-HDPE-006 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels Avery Dennison

Global MDO top white PSL

2021-HDPE-004 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Adhesive for labels Avery Dennison

PE top white PSL

2020-PO-003 Product Approval PE flexible Closure Procter & Gamble SUD laundry pouch pack
2021-HDPE-002 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier EPL

Platina 2515 PRO

2021-HDPE-001 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier EPL

Platina 2211 PRO

2020-HDPE-033 Technology Approval HDPE tube Closure Albéa

HDPE tube & HDPE flip-top cap 

2020-HDPE-032 Technology Approval HDPE tube Decoration Leonhard Kurz

InLine Foiling (70% coverage)

2020-PO-011 Technology Approval PE flexible Barrier UBE

Performance PA SC15

2020-HDPE-026 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Huhtamaki

PBL 220

2020-HDPE-025 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Huhtamaki

PBL 300

2020-HDPE-024 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Huhtamaki

PBL 240

2020-PO-004 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for lamination Bostik

Bostik SF10M

2020-PO-001 Technology Approval PE flexible Adhesive for labels Bostik

M-Resins

2020-HDPE-019 Product Approval HDPE tube Closure Neopac

Polyfoil® MMB PF542/642 

2020-HDPE-021 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Neopac

Polyfoil® MMB PF525/623 

2020-HDPE-018 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Neopac

Polyfoil® MMB PF542/642 

2020-PO-002 Product Approval PE flexible Metallisation Procter & Gamble Fairy
2020-PO-024 Technology Approval PE flexible Metallisation Procter & Gamble

Automatic Dish-Washing

2020-HDPE-008 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Decoration Procter & Gamble

Wood effect decoration

2020-HDPE-012 Product Approval HDPE tube Closure Procter & Gamble

Oral Care

2020-HDPE-020 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Procter & Gamble

Oral Care

2020-HDPE-013 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Procter & Gamble

Oral Care

2020-HDPE-010 Product Approval HDPE tube Closure Procter & Gamble

Hair Care 

2020-HDPE-011 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Procter & Gamble

Hair Care

2020-HDPE-006 Technology Approval HDPE container Decoration Leonhard Kurz

InLine Foiling (30% coverage)

2020-PP-001 Technology Approval PP container Additive Milliken

Millad® NX 8000

2020-HDPE-005 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Unilever

PARKES - E300P

2020-HDPE-004 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Unilever

PARKES - A220

2020-HDPE-003 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Unilever

PARKES - A300

2020-HDPE-002 Product Approval HDPE bottle Closure Procter & Gamble

Mr Propre/Viakal/Flash/Fairy Spray

2020-HDPE-001 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Decoration Procter & Gamble

Mr Propre Ultra Power

2020-HDPE-017 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Albéa

Greenleaf 2nd Generation

2020-HDPE-015 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier EPL

Platina 3015

2020-HDPE-014 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier EPL 

Platina 2515

2019-HDPE-002 Technology Approval HDPE bottle Barrier Inhance Technologies

Enkase

2019-HDPE-001 Technology Approval HDPE tube Barrier Colgate-Palmolive

Samson Tube

2019-PO-002 Technology Approval PE flexible Barrier VOID Technologies

VO+ LLDPE

2019-PO-001 Technology Approval PE flexible Barrier Constantia Flexibles

EcoLam High Plus