Tool - RecyClass

Description/comments
In case you do several analyses, clear descriptions and comments will later help you to distinguish between the different analysis results.

Disclaimer
Design optimisation for its recyclability

RecyClass Tool has been developed and maintained on the basis of laboratory testing and the expertise of European plastics recyclers. Sometimes it is not possible to provide accurate figures and data with scientific background, therefore we choose to include figures based on our experience.

This tool evaluates the technical recyclability of the packaging given the current best available technology, but does not take into account the efficiency of different collection schemes across Member States.

The RecyClass team has signed a non-disclosure agreement to ensure your product design confidentiality. Any kind of individual communication of the report is strictly prohibited without your previous consent. The anonymised global result of your analysis might be used for statistics purposes.

Name of package to be analysed
Your comments
Is your package generally suitable for this analysis?
The RecyClass tool is only suitable for packaging which:
- is made of plastic
- is free from hazardous substances
- does not consist of bio- or oxo-degradable plastics
Plastic packaging must be detectable using state-of-the-art sorting technology.
The RecyClass Tool defines packaging as made of plastic when:
- it consists predominantly of plastics, by weight
- more than 50% of the surface is plastic
- and if present, an existing aluminium layer is not thicker than 5 μm (in case of a multilayer film).
Does your package consist predominantly of plastic by weight?
The efficiency of recycling is highly linked to the main polymer in the packaging. A packaging containing more than 50% of non-plastics likely belongs to another recycling path, as e.g. paper, aluminium, glass or combined cardboard materials. Designers need to ensure that if the package is a combination of materials, the materials are not welded together and that nonplastic materials can be removed by consumers to access the product. In case of multi-material packaging, the compatibility of the materials with plastics recycling processes will be further analysed in the following sections.
- Yes
- No
Does the surface of your package consist of at least 50% of plastic?
A packaging needs to be sorted into the right stream in order for its main material to be recycled. For this, it must be efficiently identifiable by optical (NIR) sorting devices. When less than 50% of the surface of a packaging is made of plastics, this identification becomes inefficient, faulty and expensive. If a plastics packaging contains a label or sleeve made out of another material than plastic, to ensure the package sortability, the maximum covering of the package body should be 50%; otherwise, the non-plastic materials should be removed by consumers to access the product with the intention to have at least 50% of naked plastics surface. In case of doubt and multi-material packaging, further tests using RecyClass Protocols may be required.
- Yes
- No
Is there an aluminium layer e.g. in a multilayer film thicker than 5 μm, or an aluminium label/sleeve which the user can't remove when opening the package?
State-of-the-art eddy current sorters operated in MRFs or by the recyclers detect all thick aluminium parts and separate them into the aluminium fraction. Hence, a plastic package with a thick aluminium layer will end up in the aluminium recycling stream, and the plastics will be lost.
- Yes
- No
Does your package have a surface with a colour containing non detectable carbon black?
Near Infra-Red (NIR) technology is by far the most used technology to sort out collected packaging in Europe. Plastics packaging with non NIR-detectable black surface will not be detected by near-infrared technology due to light absorption phenomenon. Furthermore, other colours containing non detectable carbon black also disturbs detection, even in small quantities. NIR detectable black will be tested for sortability with the Sorting Protocol.
- Yes
- No
Is the product contained in your packaging accepted in the plastic collection?
Packaging containing products hampering plastic recycling are not accepted in the collection bin by some national authorities.
- Yes
- No
- I don’t know
Alert! Please check the restrictions applied by local authorities in the local markets
Alert! Please check the restrictions applied by local authorities in the local markets
Is your packaging containing bio- or oxo-degradable plastics?
Oxo- and bio-degradable plastics consist of polymers that are incompatible with today's conventional plastic polymers. That hence cannot be mixed with standard polymers because they have a strong negative impact on the recycled plastic properties.
- Yes
- No
Your packaging is suitable for this analysis.

Please continue.

I am aware that my packaging is not suitable for this analysis, because it has one of the following issues: not accepted in the plastic collection, not made of plastics, contains hazardous substances, made of bio or oxo-degradable plastics, has a carbon black surface or has an aluminium layer thicker than 5 µm.

However, I would like to continue with the analysis.
Type of packaging
The type of packaging determines the choice of questions in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities. Whilst oxo- or bio-degradable plastics are principally incompatible with standard polymers in the case of other material combinations, a closer look is needed.

By defining your type of packaging, the tool will attribute the corresponding Design for Recycling Guideline. This attribution is directly linked to the recycling stream, where the packaging will be effectively sorted. To this end, the main polymer that constitutes the packaging (PE, PP, PET, PS, others) must be considered, as well as its shape (rigid, flexible) and its colouration. For the latter, the packaging is considered coloured if any masterbatch is used to colour the main polymer resin (except white) and/or if the decorative technology (e.g., direct printing) entirely covers the packaging surface.

If you have any doubt or would like to get more information on sortability, please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol, or contact us.
What type of package do you have?
- Film
- Pouch
- Other flexibles
- Bottle
- Tube
- Tub, Pot & Cup
- Tray
- Other rigids
- Crates & pallets
- Fish boxes
- White goods
What is the main polymer that constitutes the packaging?
- PE
- PP
- PET
- PS (except EPS and XPS)
- EPS
- Other
In Europe a stream for PET rigid packaging different from bottles and trays does not exist. Please, check with the RecyClass Sorting Protocol if your PET rigid packaging (cup, pot, tub, etc.) is sorted in the PET bottle or in the PET tray streams in order to assess it for recyclability. PET packaging ending in mixed plastic stream cannot be assessed for recyclability.
Is your PET rigid packaging sorted in:
- PET bottle stream
- PET tray stream
How does your packaging look like?
The coloration of the packaging is defined with its overall aspect, in order to reflect the behaviour at the colour sorting. The coloration is impacting the selection of the corresponding Design for Recycling Guidelines.
- Natural
- Transparent
- White
- Natural or white
- Coloured
- Clear / transparent light blue
- Transparent coloured
- Opaque
- Transparent monolayer
- Coloured multilayer
Design for Recycling Guideline: PP crates & pallets
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PS natural container
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: EPS white goods
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: EPS fish boxes
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PET transparent clear/ light blue bottle
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PET transparent coloured bottle
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: Opaque PET bottle
Design for Recycling Guideline: Clear PET thermoforming trays
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: HDPE natural container
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: HDPE coloured container
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PP natural container
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PP coloured container
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PE transparent flexible film
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PE coloured flexible film
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PP transparent flexible film
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PP coloured flexible film
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PS coloured container
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: HDPE crates & pallets
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.

Design for Recycling Guideline: No existing recycling stream
Design for Recycling Guideline: [Not used] Pots, Tubs and Trays in PP and/or PE
Based on the information provided, a recycling stream has been assigned to your packaging and the above Design for Recycling Guideline will be considered for the analysis.
Sorting is a key step in evaluating recyclability. Following is a list of items making the sortability of your packaging complicated. Please, select one or more items from the list in case the features represent your packaging.
- Size: < 5 cm (compacted)
- Size: < A4 format or between 20 x 20 and 50 x 50 mm (compacted)
- Size: < 4 cm (compacted) or > 5 L content
- Large labels
- Large labels (>50% covering for <500 ml and >70% covering for >500 ml)
- Full body sleeves
- Perforated full body sleeves
- Multi-layer structures
- Metallisation
- Non NIR detectable colours (also when dark colours used for internal layers)
- Printing covering larger than 50% of the surface and/or use of dark colours
- Different types of plastic used on front and back sides
- Different types of plastic (rigids and flexibles) used in the package
- Round shape, very rigid and hard to compact
Please note that testing the sorting behaviour by following the RecyClass Sorting Protocol is recommended if your packaging presents at least one of the characteristics listed above. These characteristics are known to mislead the sorting, which prevents proper recycling of the packaging and may contaminate other streams.

I am aware
- Final result
  In Europe, recycling streams have been established for certain polymers and types of packaging. Packaging that can be allocated to one of these streams using the current sorting technologies will be considered suitable for this analysis. Available recycling streams in Europe are:
  
  PET bottles
  
  PET Trays
  
  PE Films
  
  PP Films
  
  PE Containers
  
  PP Containers
  
  PE Crates and Pallets
  
  PP Crates and Pallets
  
  PS Containers
  
  EPS fish boxes
  
  EPS white goods
  
  Based on the information stated above, RecyClass classifies this packaging into CLASS F since no recycling stream is currently available.
  
  More information about PRE recycling streams here.
- Final result
  As mentioned in a EPBP disclaimer, one of the challenges that PET recyclers face is how to recover the increasing amount of opaque PET bottles, which are more and more used in packaging. A high proportion of opaque PET bottles cannot be recycled into current applications.. Opaque PET that enters the clear/light blue recycling stream will result in a loss of clarity and transparency of the recyclate. Therefore, the quality of the rPET for packaging applications will be reduced.
  
  Sorting opaque PET bottles in their own recycling stream remains an option. However, opaque PET is generally limited to grey or black end-use applications which have a limited market, unless each colour is previously separated.
  
  Based on the information stated above, RecyClass classifies opaque PET bottles into CLASS F since no recycling stream is currently available.
  
  More information: http://www.epbp.org/design-guidelines/products
- Part 1 : Recyclable Plastic Content
  In this area your packaging is checked for its composition. More information can be found in the RecyClass Recyclability Methodology.
  
  The design compatibility process is carried out to establish the amount of recyclable plastics in the packaging and its ability to replace virgin plastics in new products. Any non-recoverable (non-plastic) materials must be considered and removed from the proportion of recyclable plastics (e.g., inks, EVOH, barriers, adhesives for laminates, fillers, etc.). The class ranking to consider is the following:
  
  Class A
  X ≥ 95
  Class B
  90% ≤ X < 95%
  Class C
  70% ≤ X < 90%
  Class D
  50% ≤ X < 70%
  Class E
  X < 50%
  What is the net weight of your packaging?
  The net weight of the total package is the first step in calculating the mass balance for the amount of plastic and non-plastic incorporated in the packaging design.
  
  grams
  What is the net weight of [polymer] in your packaging?
  Maximizing the proportion of the main and preferably unique polymer is one of the principal requirements in improving the recyclability of plastic packaging and the quality of the final recyclate. Therefore, the larger the content of one polymer in the packaging, the higher its recyclability rate
  
  grams
  -
  Other polymers present as layers and/or welded to the main body’s structure cannot be separated by the mechanical process and will therefore be processed together during recycling thus limiting their possible end applications. This is mostly the case of the combination of polyolefins with other polymers like PET, PVC, etc., leading to the packaging disqualification. In the case of a combination of PO, the packaging recyclability will not be completely compromised.
  
  Please note that ‘other polymers’ do not refer to inks, additives, barrier (e.g., PA), adhesive for laminates, etc. These features will be evaluated in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  Does your bottle contain any polyolefins (PE and/or PP) components (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made by plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  In the case of a PET bottle, polyolefin components can be separated by density during the recycling process and this floating fraction is recovered and recycled into a PO mix fraction. Meaning that both PET and PO weights must be considered in the recycled proportion.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PP
  PET
  PVC
  Others
  Which one(s)?
  PE
  PET
  PVC
  Others
  Which one(s)?
  PP
  PET
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PP component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PE
  PET
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PE component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PP
  PET
  PS
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PP component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PE
  PET
  PS
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PE component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PP
  PET
  PS
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PP component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Which one(s)?
  PE
  PET
  PS
  PVC
  Others
  Does your packaging contain any PE component(s) (e.g., closure, label, sleeve)?
  All components of the packaging made of plastic and having a PRE recycling pathway must be considered in the proportion by weight: main body, labels, sleeves, closure systems, etc. However, weights of barrier, coating, mineral fillers, adhesive, printing, as well as any non-plastic components must be removed of the proportion.
  
  At this first stage, any additional polyolefin component(s) should be counted in the recycled proportion. A detailed analysis of these components will be conducted in the next part: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities.
  
  Yes
  No
  In which quantity?
  grams
  Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
  INTERIM RESULT:
  This class represents the maximal and theorical recyclability class that your packaging can obtain. This result is obtained by mass balance calculation regarding the amount of plastic and non-plastic incorporated in the packaging design. Indeed, the larger the content of one polymer in the packaging, the higher its recyclability rate will be (i.e., the amount of recoverable and valuable plastic recycled).
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PS packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1.07 g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flottation test
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Are there lids?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - How much PE is present in the packaging (main body and attachments)?
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What material are the covering systems made of?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there lids?
  - Is there a tamper evidence wrap?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - Is there a tamper evidence wrap?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PS packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1.07 g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flottation test
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Are there lids?
  - Is there a label?
    A removable label is a label resulting in a removal efficiency equal or higher than 90% by grinding and washing the packaging. RecyClass is developing a standard testing procedure to prove label removability.
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals and valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there a tamper evidence wrap?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PET tray:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - Are there any unprinted lidding films?
  - Are there any printed lidding films?
  - Which adhesive is used for lidding films?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Which adhesive is used on parts different than lidding films and labels?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PE flexible packaging:
  
  Item compacted > A4 or > 50 x 50 mm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < A4 format or between 20 x 20 and 50 x 50 mm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 20 x 20 mm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What material is the package body made of?
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other attachments?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered NEGATIVE (--) = downgraded by 2 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a HDPE packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additive does the product body contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals and valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there a tamper evidence wrap?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered NEGATIVE (--) = downgraded by 2 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a HDPE packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
    A removable label is a label resulting in a removal efficiency equal or higher than 90% by grinding and washing the packaging. RecyClass is developing a standard testing procedure to prove label removability.
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PP packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
    A removable label is a label resulting in a removal efficiency equal or higher than 90% by grinding and washing the packaging. RecyClass is developing a standard testing procedure to prove label removability.
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PP packaging:
  
  Item compacted > 5cm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < 5cm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 2cm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - Material composition (main body and attachments)
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there a sleeve?
  - Which inks are used for the sleeve?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other components?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  - How much PP is present in the packaging (main body and attachments)?
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What material are the covering systems made of?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PE flexible packaging:
  
  Item compacted > A4 or > 50 x 50 mm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < A4 format or between 20 x 20 and 50 x 50 mm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 20 x 20 mm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What material is the package body made of?
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other attachments?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Please note that the laminating adhesives are currently under investigation. If your film is laminated with adhesives, please contact us to assess its recyclability.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PP flexible packaging:
  
  Item compacted > A4 or > 50 x 50 mm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < A4 format or between 20 x 20 and 50 x 50 mm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 20 x 20 mm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What material is the package body made of?
  - What colour is the package body?
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other attachments?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
  In this area your package is checked for incompatibilities, which influence the efficiency of recycling. Please analyse the Design for Recycling Guidelines for your packaging.
  
  Possible changes in interim result from Question area 1:
  
  at least 1 x area answered LIMITED COMPATIBILITY (-) = downgraded by 1 class
  
  at least 1 x area answered VERY NEGATIVE (---) = downgraded by 3 classes
  
  at least 1 x area answered DISQUALIFYING (!) = downgraded by 5 classes
  
  The downgrading is evaluated considering the weight percentage of the components, in relation to the total weight of the packaging.
  
  Please note that the laminating adhesives are currently under investigation. If your film is laminated with adhesives, please contact us to assess its recyclability.
  
  Size recommendations for the sorting of a PP flexible packaging:
  
  Item compacted > A4 or > 50 x 50 mm. The size of the packaging should not prevent the sortability of the packaging.
  
  Item compacted < A4 format or between 20 x 20 and 50 x 50 mm. A sorting test is recommended. Please refer to the RecyClass Sorting Protocol.
  
  Item compacted < 20 x 20 mm. Based on the European state of art technologies the packaging will get lost during the sorting steps.
  - What material is the package body made of?
  - What colour is the package body?
    Penalty related to dark colours can be cancelled in the case of a positive sorting test, showing no negative impact due to the artwork
  - What is the barrier of the package body made of?
  - What additives does the package body contain?
    Penalty related to density increase up to 1.07 g/cm³ can be cancelled in the case of a positive flotation test
  - What laminating adhesives does the packaging contain?
  - What material are the closures made of?
  - Are there liners, seals or valves?
  - Is there a label?
  - Which adhesive is used for labels?
  - Which inks are used for the label?
  - Is there any direct printing?
  - Which inks are used for the direct printing?
  - Are there any other attachments?
  - Which adhesives are used for the attachments?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 3 : 'Easy-to-empty'/'Easy-to-access' index
  These indices indicate the percentage of the product, which after normal use is still in the packaging. They are calculated using the formula on the right.
  
  As prerequisite for industrial & commercial packaging, the presence of residual product content is limited to half by weight relative to the plastic weight of the packaging. Any packaging with a higher residual content is disqualified, as highly contaminating for the recycling streams. If the packaging meets this first condition, the residual product content must be further calculated to evaluate its impact on the recycling process.
  
  Further information about the calculation of the indices
  
  Possible change in class:
  
  Index > 5: downgraded by 1 class
  
  Index > 10: downgraded by 2 classes
  
  Index > 15: downgraded by 3 classes
  
  Index > 20: downgraded by 4 classes
  
  Index > 25: downgraded by 5 classes
  
  Pe = average weight of empty packaging after normal use
  W = weight of a fully empty packaging (without product inside)
  Pf = declared net weight of content
  
  Procedure to evaluate the Easy to Empty index:
  1. Squeeze product with one hand until packaging begins spitting. The packaging should be allowed to breathe.
  2. While keeping the packaging inverted: Vigorously shake (with a whipping movement), one time, attempting to move as much product to the orifice of the closure. Squeeze product with one hand until packaging begins spitting. The packaging should be allowed to breathe.
  3. Repeat step 2.
  4. Repeat after inverted 24 hours, 48 hours; and 72 hours.
  Will your packaging be filled in?
  Yes
  No
  Is your packaging designed for commercial and/or industrial applications (B2B)?
  Yes
  No
  What is the net weight of your package without content (W)?
  grams
  What is the net weight of the content (Pf)?
  grams
  What is the weight of the emptied packaging
  (Pe; 10 test values)?
  Test #1grams
  Test #2grams
  Test #3grams
  Test #4grams
  Test #5grams
  Test #6grams
  Test #7grams
  Test #8grams
  Test #9grams
  Test #10grams
  Comments and suggestions on the set of questions
  Your index: -
  Residual content greater than half of the plastic weight of the packaging
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 4 : REACH compliance
  As recyclers, we must comply with the European legislation on chemicals. With your answer to this question, you help us assess the risks of our raw material.
  
  Please check the substances of very high concern at this link.
  Connections: REACH, CLP
  - Does your package contain intentionally added substances of very high concern (SVHCs)?
  QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 0/0
  
  SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  VERY NEGATIVE: 0 x selected
  
  DISQUALIFYING: 0 x selected
  
  INTERIM RESULT:
  No change in interim result from Question area 0.
  The interim result of question area 0 has worsened by 0 class/classes :
- Part 5 : Recycled content
  In this area you are asked about the quantity of recycled material in your package.
  
  Possible changes to interim result from question area 2:
  
  Improvement by 1 (+), 2 (++) or 3 (+++) levels.
  - What is the proportion of recycled material in your package?
  INTERIM RESULT:
  The presence of recycled content in your packaging has been positively taken into account.
- Final result
  Please keep in mind that combination of non-polyolefin and polyolefin layers in the main body’s structure is detrimental and will jeopardize the mechanical recycling process. As well any other disqualifying criterion such as PVC or PVDC materials. Learn more about detrimental design for recycling and downgrading criteria with the RecyClass Methodology.
  
  When the package gets this class on one of the question zones, the analysis is complete. However, you can modify your answers in each set of questions to see how these changes affect class rankings. Vary your answers!
  
  If you want to complete the analysis, click on the "Continue" button.
  
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In order for a packaging to be recycled and to claim its recyclability, it must be compatible with all the steps: collection, sorting and recycling. If incompatible with one the given steps, packaging cannot be recycled in the country of interest. Please have a look to the map below to learn more about the waste management systems available in the European countries.
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- available recycling infrastructures
- under development and/or recycled as mixed stream
- no existing recycling infrastructures
- available sorting infrastructures
- under development and/or sorted as mixed stream
- no existing sorting infrastructures
- available collection
- limited collection
- no collection in place
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Suitability-The product is suitable for this analysisThe product is not suitable for this analysis because it is composed of oxo-degradable or biodegradable plastics, either of materials other than plastic, or it contains dangerous substances or an aluminum protective layer of thickness greater than 5 .mu.m. The analysis was continued on our own request.
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The RecyClass Online Tool assesses the recyclability of plastic packaging and shows to what extent it is suitable for recycling, rating it with a class system from A to F. The analysis is based on the RecyClass Recyclability Methodology.

Assessment steps

The analysis is divided into 5 steps

Step 1: Description
The first step aims to name and describe the packaging to be analysed.
Step 2: Suitability
This step ensures that the packaging falls under the scope of the RecyClass Methodology dedicated to plastic packaging.
Step 3: Type of packaging
This step defines which is the type of packaging under analysis to attribute the corresponding Design for Recycling questions & answers.
Step 4: Design for Recycling
This step evaluates the compatibility of the packaging design with its recycling stream and is split into 5 sections explained below.
Step 5: Final results
The last step gathers all results of the analysis, highlighting the areas of improvement, and provides as well a mapping of the current waste management systems in Europe.

Design for Recycling (step 4)

The step is divided into 5 sets of questions

Part 1: Recyclable plastic content
This set is a mass balance calculation to determine the amount of recoverable and valuable plastic in your packaging.
Part 2: Design for Recycling Incompatibilities
In this set, the incompatibilities of your product that affect recycling efficiency and quality of the recyclate are verified.
Part 3: 'Easy to Empty' / 'Easy Access ' Index
These indications evaluate the proportion of product that remains in the packaging after it has been emptied.
Part 4: REACH compliance results
This set ensures that no intentionally added substances of very high concern are present in your packaging.
Part 5: Recycled Content
In this set, you are asked how much recycled material your product contains (if any).

Process

During the analysis, the packaging design is classified into a recyclability class. After each answer, the score is automatically adapted, and you are informed of the provisional result for your packaging thanks to the box on the right of your screen.

Classes

Categories range from A to F as defined by the RecyClass Recyclability Methodology.

Class A represents the best recyclability of a package, while class B, C, D and E represent increasingly lower recyclability. Finally, class F represents packages that are not recyclable and can only be incinerated. '+' class bonus is obtained for the use of post-consumer recycled material.

CLASS A:
The package does not pose any recyclability issues and it can potentially feed a closed-loop scheme to be used in the same application.
CLASS B:
The package has minor design issues that caused its downgrading, but it can still potentially feed a closed-loop scheme.
CLASS C:
The package has some recyclability issues that affect the quality of its final recyclate, but still allowing cascade-open loop schemes, or issues that lead to material losses during recycling, resulting in this case to possible closed-loop schemes
CLASS D:
The package has some significant design issues that highly affect its recyclability, leading to low-value applications for the recyclate.
CLASS E:
The package has major design issues that put in jeopardy its recyclability.
CLASS F:
The package is not recyclable either because of fundamental design issues or a lack of specific waste stream widely present in the EU. If your package obtains this class in one of the question areas, then the analysis is completed.

Final result

If you have answered all the questions or if you have reached class F prematurely, by clicking on the "Complete analysis" button the result of the analysis will be shown and can be downloaded as a PDF attachment.

Try it yourself!

At any time (as long as you have not clicked the "Finish Analysis" button), you can continue the experiment by giving answers in all question sets. Thus, you will be able to check how the recyclability of your packaging varies.

Design for Recycling Guideline: PP crates & pallets

Design for Recycling Guideline: PS natural container

Design for Recycling Guideline: EPS white goods

Design for Recycling Guideline: EPS fish boxes

Design for Recycling Guideline: PET transparent clear/ light blue bottle

Design for Recycling Guideline: PET transparent coloured bottle

Design for Recycling Guideline: Opaque PET bottle

Design for Recycling Guideline: Clear PET thermoforming trays

Design for Recycling Guideline: HDPE natural container

Design for Recycling Guideline: HDPE coloured container

Design for Recycling Guideline: PP natural container

Design for Recycling Guideline: PP coloured container

Design for Recycling Guideline: PE transparent flexible film

Design for Recycling Guideline: PE coloured flexible film

Design for Recycling Guideline: PP transparent flexible film

Design for Recycling Guideline: PP coloured flexible film

Design for Recycling Guideline: PS coloured container

Design for Recycling Guideline: HDPE crates & pallets

Design for Recycling Guideline: No existing recycling stream

Design for Recycling Guideline: [Not used] Pots, Tubs and Trays in PP and/or PE

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