RecyClass

With its scientific approach, RecyClass enhances and evaluates recyclability of plastic packaging by developing methodologies and guidelines necessary to assess the recyclability of a package. With this purpose in mind, RecyClass developed the Recyclability Methodology, Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols which serve as a basis for the development and implementation of the RecyClass online tool, Recyclability Certifications and Technology/ Product Approvals.

RecyClass focuses as well on the harmonization of the approach towards the verification of recycled content, by assessing the traceability of recycled material across the different stages of the value chain. The Audit Scheme developed for the Recycled Content Certification represents a step forward bringing transparency and trust to end-users as well as green claims. By using the scientific approach for both recyclability and recycled content evaluation, RecyClass provides technical support to the entire plastic value chain.

The objective of RecyClass is to drive the harmonization of the methodology and the guidelines across the EU, both for the recyclability and the recycled content evaluation. Uniform implementation of established design for recycling guidelines and principles across the plastic packaging industry will lead to high quality recycling and consequently provide a higher quality of recyclates on the market, ultimately leading to an increase in the uptake of recyclates.

RecyClass is a platform which, via a strong and scientifically grounded approach and collaboration of the different actors, has the power to drive the change and create a true circular economy for plastics.

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) is an organization representing the voice of the European plastics recyclers who reprocess plastic waste into high-quality material destined for the production of new articles. Recyclers are important facilitators of the circularity of plastics and the transition towards circular economy.
Plastics recycling in Europe is a rapidly growing sector, representing €3 billion in turnover, 8.5 million tonnes of installed capacity, 600 companies and over 20,000 employees. 

Our organization provides plastics recyclers with representation at the European level and among the leading industry organizations. It promotes the use of quality plastic recyclates and offers concrete advice on developing innovative, recyclable products and packaging.

In order for us to be able to give you an overview of the costs for a RecyClass certification, we need precise information about your business model and the products that you produce. This way we can provide you with a tailor-made offer.

• More than 35 years of experience in the certification of management systems and processes
• Industry-experienced auditors and experts with strong technical knowledge
• Value-adding insights into your company
• Certificates with international acceptance
• Expertise and accreditations for all relevant standards
• Personal, smooth support from our specialists - regionally, nationally and internationally
• Individual offers with flexible contract terms and no hidden costs