RecyClass – Recycled Plastics Certification
RecyClass aims to improve plastic recycling by developing a reliable methodology to calculate and verify the recycled content in plastic products.
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RecyClass – aligned with the EN 15343:2007 and ISO 22095:2020 standards
About the certification
Approximately 36% of all plastic produced is used for packaging, and a staggering 85% of that ends up in landfills. Transitioning to a circular plastic economy is essential to minimizing environmental impact and preserving valuable resources.
RecyClass is a sustainable certification scheme designed to advance plastic recycling by establishing a clear, consistent methodology for calculating and verifying recycled content in plastic products. Built on principles of traceability, transparency, and trust, RecyClass supports brands and manufacturers in demonstrating their commitment to sustainability through verified claims.
RecyClass Recycled Plastic Traceability
RecyClass Recycled Plastic is designed for companies using recycled plastics on their products or packages. All actors of the plastics value chain using recycled plastics may apply. To be eligible for the RecyClass Recycled Plastic Certification, your recycler(s) should be certified with the RecyClass Recycling Process Certification, or any other equivalent certification in line with EN 15343, and your product should be made of plastics.
RecyClass Recycling Process
The RecyClass Recycling Process Certification is positioned to replace the EUCertPlast scheme. It verifies the ability of plastic recycling facilities to ensure the physical traceability of both pre- and post-consumer recycled plastics within their processes. Whether you operate an external recycling facility or manage in-house recycling of production scraps, you can apply for RecyClass Recycling Process Certification to demonstrate transparency and compliance with best practices in plastic recycling.
Differences and similarities
Where Recycled Plastics Traceability is a chain of custody type of standard, validating the recycled content percentage in your plastic material, Recycling Process covers the start of the chain of custody.
Both standards focus on physical traceability of pre- and post-consumer recycled plastic throughout the recycled plastic supply chain. Unlike with e.g. GRS standard, there are no further social or environmental requirements. RecyClass certification is also well-aligned with requirements to claim exemption from the 2023 Spanish plastic tax, can support exemption claims from UK plastic tax, and is expected to align with further European plastic tax initiatives.
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How you benefit
The benefits of getting certified for the RecyClass – Recycled Plastics Certification
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Pave the way for compliance with EU legislative requirements
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With a RecyClass claim, you increase trust among consumers and suppliers by certifying to the high standards of recycling practices
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As the plastic waste concern increases, being RecyClass certified means a competitive advantage when targeting conscious customers
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