RecyClass is a European, cross‑industry initiative led by Plastics Recyclers Europe that advances the recyclability of plastic packaging and the uptake of recycled plastics. It provides harmonized, science‑based guidance and assessments to align packaging design with existing industrial recycling processes.
The organization publishes Design for Recycling Guidelines, conducts laboratory testing under standardized Recyclability Evaluation Protocols, and issues compatibility approvals for packaging components and complete formats across key streams such as PE and PP flexibles, HDPE, and PET. RecyClass also offers third‑party certifications covering packaging recyclability, recycling processes, recycled plastics traceability, and recycled content claims. Working with brands, converters, raw material and additive suppliers, RecyClass supports transparent, verifiable claims and helps the value chain design packaging that performs in real recycling systems, contributing to Europe’s circular plastics economy.