How to improve the recyclability of your packaging

To improve the recyclability of your packaging, the following elements can have an impact:

1. Material choice: Use one type of material (mono-material) instead of multilayer or mixed materials. For example, HDPE, PET and PP.

2. Removable labels: Use labels that are easy to remove so they do not interfere with the recycling process or use labels made of the same material as the packaging. For example, printed buckets or grease tubes with In-Mould-Labeling.

3. No gluing: avoid using glue to hold different parts of the packaging together.

4. Ink and colourants: Use inks and colours that do not contain harmful substances. For example, dark and black colours can have a negative impact on the recycling process.

5. Ease of emptying: Use containers that are easy to empty, with minimal residue.

RecyClass offers an online tool that allows you to evaluate the recyclability of your packaging. This tool categorises packaging from class A to F, with class A representing good recyclability and class F representing very poor recyclability.