Interzero launches its new “Fit for Recycling” service”
Companies can, from now on, have their packaging assessed against specifications and receive a clear assessment of recyclability in line with upcoming EU requirements.
With “Fit for Recycling”, Interzero is launching a new service that enables companies across Europe to obtain a reliable, practical and cost-effective assessment of the recyclability of their packaging. The procedure is based on an analysis of packaging specifications, supplemented by laboratory tests carried out at Interzero’s Competence Centre for Recycled Plastics, and provides clear results in a recyclability report, including the PPWR classification.
The launch comes at a crucial moment: as part of the planned Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the European Union is set to significantly tighten the requirements for recyclable packaging. From 2030, only packaging that meets specific recycling criteria may be placed on the market. Germany has been a pioneer in this field for years – Interzero actively contributes its long-standing expertise to European committees and discussions. The laboratory-tested “Made for Recycling” methodology offers a scientific test that analyses packaging under realistic conditions. Packaging that passes this procedure may bear the “Made for Recycling” seal – a visible mark of quality that provides clear guidance for both retailers and consumers. “Fit for Recycling” now provides manufacturers and distributors with an additional, practice-oriented assessment tool. It clearly indicates whether, and to what extent, their packaging already meets future regulatory requirements – whilst also highlighting specific opportunities for optimisation in the further development of the packaging design.
How does “Fit for Recycling” work?”
- Companies send Interzero packaging samples, the relevant specification and a completed checklist with all relevant information.
- Experts examine the packaging on the basis of specifications and an information sheet, supplemented by laboratory analyses of key packaging parameters.
- The results are presented in an easy-to-understand report - along with a PPWR-compliant classification.
Practical support for PPWR compliance
“Thanks to Fit for Recycling, we offer businesses a straightforward way to check that their packaging complies with the PPWR in good time” - Jonathan Scheck, packaging engineer at Interzero, explains. “Our clients benefit from a thorough analysis based on actual packaging specifications and backed up by laboratory data – fast, reliable and practical.”.
Media contact:
Corporate Communications Interzero
Christina Bunnenberg
Tel: +49 151 72476504
presse@interzero.de
