Structure & governance

Testing is performed by independent testing facilities, that are recognised by RecyClass to perform the Sorting and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols for specific types of packaging. The laboratories take charge of the samples to be tested and provide a comprehensive of the results to the applicant and RecyClass.

RECOGNISED TESTING FACILITIES 

Composed of Platinum Member representatives. It monitors the work of RecyClass and proposes new activities in line with the latest market developments.

RecyClass collaborates with external Certification Bodies that are recognised to carry out audits in accordance with RecyClass certification schemes. 

Recyclability Certification Bodies

Recycling process Certification Bodies

Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification Bodies 

Working under the umbrella of the Technical Committees, two dedicated taskforces focus on decoration applied on rigid or flexible packaging, respectively.  Those groups aim to map, define and evaluate the compatibility with recycling of all the existing decorative technologies available on the EU market.

RecyClass Technical Committees are composed of at least 5 participants including recyclers and Advisory Board representatives, who are elected by the RecyClass members for a period of time of 2 years. All the other Platinum members can attend the TC meetings as guests. The main activities of Technical Committees include the elaboration of testing methods, assessment of innovative technologies and products, as well as the update of the Design for Recycling Guidelines.

RecyClass Technical Committees are composed of at least 5 participants including recyclers and Advisory Board representatives, who are elected by the RecyClass members for a period of time of 2 years. All the other Platinum members can attend the TC meetings as guests. The main activities of Technical Committees include the elaboration of testing methods, assessment of innovative technologies and products, as well as the update of the Design for Recycling Guidelines.

RecyClass Technical Committees are composed of at least 5 participants including recyclers and Advisory Board representatives, who are elected by the RecyClass members for a period of time of 2 years. All the other Platinum members can attend the TC meetings as guests. The main activities of Technical Committees include the elaboration of testing methods, assessment of innovative technologies and products, as well as the update of the Design for Recycling Guidelines.

RecyClass Technical Committees are composed of at least 5 participants including recyclers and Advisory Board representatives, who are elected by the RecyClass members for a period of time of 2 years. All the other Platinum members can attend the TC meetings as guests. The main activities of Technical Committees include the elaboration of testing methods, assessment of innovative technologies and products, as well as the update of the Design for Recycling Guidelines.

RecyClass Technical Committees are composed of at least 5 participants including recyclers and Advisory Board representatives, who are elected by the RecyClass members for a period of time of 2 years. All the other Platinum members can attend the TC meetings as guests. The main activities of Technical Committees include the elaboration of testing methods, assessment of innovative technologies and products, as well as the update of the Design for Recycling Guidelines.

The main focus of this group is the development of Recycling Process and Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification Schemes, with the aim of harmonising the approach to the traceability of the origin of plastic waste and of the plastic material throughout the value chain. The overall goal is to set benchmarks for the traceability and calculation of recycled content in plastic products.

Linked to the certification schemes, RecyClass aims to create a level-playing field in Europe by providing guidance on how to communicate transparently on certified recyclability and recycled content of plastics. 

RecyClass Recyclability & Recycled Content Use of Claims Guidance

The Sorting Taskforce works independently from the Technical Committees and focuses on the sorting step of the waste management system. Sortability is a key component in determind the recyclability of plastic packaging.

Developing and maintaining the Sorting Evaluation Protocol for all plastic packaging is the main task of the group. This protocol provides a standardised approach to assess sortability and serves as a basis for specific test campaigns requested by the other working groups. 

Sorting Evaluation Protocol

Composed of 11 plastic value chain representatives. The Board defines the priorities of RecyClass and steers the work that takes place in the different Technical Committees and Taskforces.

Supporters are organisations interested in actively supporting and implementing the work done by RecyClass, as well as offering counsel according to their area of expertise. Supporters can be invited by the Chairman to contribute to the working group meetings.

RecyClass Supporters