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Material recycling of packaging

Almost all products are packaged, creating significant material volumes that circulate relatively quickly. In the transition to a circular society, packaging has become an area subject to new requirements and regulations, posing challenges for the industry.

Effective recycling systems require contributions from all stages in the packaging value cycle. Three areas can be identified as posing the greatest challenges.

Design for Recycling
New rules and policies mandate that all packaging should be recyclable. The assessment criteria for this requirement vary among different materials and may also differ geographically. RISE has expertise in various recycling criteria and can provide support in design based on surrounding regulations and policies such as PPWR, Ecodesign, Safe and Sustainable by Design, Product Pass, Materials in Contact with Food, etc.
In our labs, we can test and evaluate recyclability based on standardized or industry-agreed methods.

However, the design of sustainable packaging is not just about recyclability. We offer support in navigating dilemmas between sometimes seemingly incompatible environmental requirements.

Collection and sorting
There's no point in designing correctly if the packaging is not sorted for recycling. Collection, primarily from households, is crucial for effective recycling and high quality of the secondary raw material.
Consumers say they want to contribute but need help and easily accessible information. RISE has knowledge of consumer behaviors and attitudes. We help you explain your packaging choices and how to communicate with consumers in accordance with the Environmental Claims Directive (Green Claim).
Collection is a critical step in maintaining traceability – and thus quality – of the material. RISE researches methods and techniques for improved traceability.

Quality of Secondary Raw Material
For recycled material to be used in new products, it must meet established quality standards. Recycling processes that ensure high quality are critical, and the techniques vary between different types of materials.
RISE's long tradition of material research means that we have advanced labs to test and evaluate most material properties. Additionally, we leverage our expertise in traceability. We also provide support and recommendations for the applications of the evaluated material.

Recycling of plastic packaging

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Recycling of packaging in paper, cardboard, and corrugated board

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Recycling of glass packaging

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Product safety for recycled packaging materials

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Life cycle analysis

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