FRANCE – US-based plastic packaging company Berry Global’s facility in La Genête, France has received RecyClass certification.
RecyClass assessments follow rigorous scientific protocols to present a comprehensive evaluation of the recyclability of plastic packaging.
The certification allows Berry Global to print RecyClass labeling on the non-food packaging pails produced at the facility.
Berry provided external auditor Terra with the necessary documentation to evaluate the facility’s process and products to receive the certification. The company said that the on-site audit was completed without any difficulties.
RecyClass certification allows the facility to meet the requirements for reliable claims about recyclability and recycled content in packaging.
Berry said it can use up to 80% post-consumer resin (PCR) material in a number of its solutions for non-food products.
Berry La Genête factory manager Sébastien Morey said: “Many of our customers require a reliable way to show their customers and the authorities that their packaging solutions are recyclable and contain recycled material, including the amount.
“RecyClass certification provides an appropriate solution for our non-food customers.
“Their response has been very positive as it now means they can make credible claims about the use of post-consumer recycled material in their Berry packaging solutions.”
With the EU’s objective of making all plastic recyclable and reusable by 2030, companies are striving to transition from a linear towards a circular economy.
As part of this effort, countries such as Spain and the UK have already imposed, or intend to implement soon, various special taxes on non-reusable plastic packaging.
These initiatives to advance circularity make it increasingly crucial for producers in all industries to be transparent about recyclability and the use of recycled material in their plastic packaging solutions – and be able to document it.
Certification demonstrates the degree of recyclability of plastic packaging and the percentage of recycled content incorporated into plastic products.
Meanwhile, RecyClass also approved two packaging adhesives developed by Dow as suitable for mechanical recycling.
The approval covers solvent-free MOR-FREE L 75-300/ CR88-300 and waterborne ROBOND L-350/ CR-3 lamination adhesives, which will add an adhesive component to the REVOLOOP technology platform from Dow.
According to Dow, the RecyClass Recyclability approval marks another milestone in the company’s efforts to meet its global sustainability targets.
The company has pledged to make 100% of its products’ packaging reusable or recyclable by 2035.
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