A Technology Approval is granted to a company upon completion of testing in accordance with RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols. It confirms the full or limited compatibility of a technology with a specific recycling stream, enabling companies to make Business-to-Business (B2B) claims about the recyclability of their product. Companies looking to make Business-to-Consumer claims would need to undergo a Recyclability Certification.
The Technology Approvals are granted by the RecyClass Technical Committees and conducted in collaboration with RecyClass Testing Facilities.
TECHNOLOGY APPROVAL PROCESS
WHO CAN APPLY?
Technology Approvals are intended for companies seeking to test the recyclability of product features not yet covered by the RecyClass Design for Recycling Guidelines. If the Guidelines fully cover the product features, the company can apply directly for a Recyclability Certification.
If you would like to test the recyclability of a technology and obtain a Technology Approval, fill out the form below.

WHAT CAN BE CLAIMED
WITH A TECHNOLOGY APPROVAL?
A Technology Approval evaluates the full or limited compatibility of a technology with a specific recycling stream, enabling companies to make Business-to-Business (B2B) claims about the recyclability of their product. Companies looking to make Business-to-Consumer claims would need to undergo Recyclability Certification.
To learn more, visit the Circular Claims page.
Technology Approvals
Sorting of PS pots
RecyClass
- Decorations
PS wall thickness
RecyClass
- Wall thickness
Sorting - Small Flexible Packaging
RecyClass
- Size sorting
Acrylic-based laminating adhesives
RecyClass
- Laminating adhesives
PVOH coating
RecyClass
- Barrier
Sorting - Soaker pads & labels
RecyClass
- Soaker pads & labels
Flextra® SFA 1500 MR + XR 2150 MR
H.B. Fuller
- Adhesive for laminations
Flextra® SFA 8202 + XR 1285
H.B. Fuller
- Adhesive for laminations
Flextra® SFA 8300 + XR 1705
H.B. Fuller
- Adhesive for laminations
Carry Handle Tape C705 HL – Heavy duty application
Alimac
- Adhesive for handles
Epotal CF 300
BASF
- Adhesive for laminations
Epotal CF 305
BASF
- Adhesive for laminations
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