RecyClass Testing Methods

Recyclability of packaging technologies is determined by the compatibility of the different components, as well as their behaviour in given sorting and recycling streams. To aid companies in assessing the circularity of these technologies, RecyClass developed a series of testing methods. RecyClass Technical Committees and Recognised Testing Facilities are tasked with performing assessments of different technologies.

Please contact us if you would like to evaluate the recyclability of your packaging technology.

RecyClass Technical Committess RecyClass Testing Facilities

Recyclability & Sorting Evaluation Protocols

Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Sorting Evaluation Protocol establish a harmonised methodology to test the recyclability and sortability of a specific technology or product in a determined recycling stream.

Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for PE Films

Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for HDPE Containers

Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for PP Containers

Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for PP Films

Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for PS Containers

Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for PET Bottles

Sorting Evaluation Protocol for Plastic Packaging

Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for
Laminating Adhesives applied on PE Films

Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for Labels & Adhesives applied on PET Bottles

Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for Labels & Adhesives applied on HDPE Containers

RecyClass Quick Test Procedures

Quick Test Procedures allow companies and Certification Bodies to rapidly assess specific packaging features (e.g., label and adhesive removal). Further procedures are under development by RecyClass Technical Committees.

Washing Quick Test Procedure for Paper Labels Applied on HDPE & PP Containers

Washing Quick Test Procedure for Bleeding Inks Printed on HDPE & PP Containers

Flotation Quick Test Procedure for Attachments on HDPE & PP Containers

Flotation Quick Test Procedure for Attachments on PS Containers

Washing Quick Test Procedure for Labels Applied on PS Containers

Washing Quick Test Procedure for Bleeding Inks Printed on PS Containers

Washing Quick Test Procedure for Film Labels Applied on PE & PP Films

Washing Quick Test Procedure for Paper Labels Applied on PE & PP Films

Washing Quick Test Procedure for Bleeding Inks Printed on PE & PP films

RecyClass Recognised Testing Facilities

Recognised facilities include laboratories entrusted with performing testing in accordance with RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols, as well as sorting lines equipped to carry out evaluations according to the Sorting Protocol. These facilities handle testing samples and provide a comprehensive report of the results to the applicant and RecyClass.

Below you will find the list of recognised entities. To get in touch with them, interested companies must first contact RecyClass.

Recognition procedure and quality management of the testing are described in the following document:

RECOGNISED TESTING FACILITIES - QUALITY MANAGEMENT & PROCEDURES