APR and RecyClass have jointly recognised MCC’s "SealPPeel" technology applicable on PP packaging tubs as fully compatible with both PP white and coloured recycling streams in the United States and Europe. This marks the first APR-RecyClass joint Recyclability Approval since the collaboration agreement in March 20231.
“Parallel test results like this help us learn how our test protocols differ. This is the first step to being able to accept each other’s testing and approvals, which we know is something that our joint members are looking forward to.” commented Rebecca Mick, Ph.D., APR’s Critical Guidance Program Director.
This innovative mono-material packaging features a PP lid, replacing the usual aluminium lid, which reduces the negative impact of such material on sorting and plastic recycling processes.
Independent testing was carried out by the Institut für Kunststofftechnologie und -recycling e. V. (IKTR), following APR Testing Protocols2 and RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols3.
“MCC application for a joint APR-RecyClass Recyclability Approval is promising,” said Paolo Glerean, Chairman of RecyClass. “We encourage other companies to apply to help accelerate global harmonisation of recycling practices.”
APR and RecyClass, leaders in building guidance on plastic circularity based on scientific findings in North America and Europe, respectively, are collaborating to harmonise Design for Recycling Guidelines worldwide. With a shared commitment to increasing high-quality plastic recycling and its uptake in new products globally, the two organisations will use these results to further harmonise their protocols and guide the plastic value chain towards common standards on plastic circularity.
