Consult RecyClass Design for Recycling Guidelines for the automotive and electrical & electronic equipment (EEE) sectors to understand if the plastic components you are using are compatible with a given recycling stream.
Features of plastic components used in the automotive or EEE sectors that are not yet covered by the Guidelines can be tested following the RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols.
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Full compatibility
Features in this column are preferred solutions, which will be recovered and recycled at industrial scale. They will not disturb the recycling process, guaranteeing the best recyclability and quality of recycled material.
not recovered
Features in this category are currently not recovered in industrial-scale recycling plants, as they are not equipped to recover and recycle polymers with densities above 1.09 g/cm³/1.12 g/cm³. Foams and films, which are separated via suction systems, are also included.
Limited compatibility
Elements in this column are not preferred but can be tolerated in the recycling stream. Their presence might affect the quality of the recycled material or lead to material losses during recycling.
Non compatibility
This column classifies detrimental and disqualifying features that should be avoided when designing plastic parts for automotive & EEE sectors, as these strongly impact the recycling process and/or the quality of the recyclates.