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Recycled Plastics

Applus+ Laboratories provides testing and certification services for recycled plastics, helping businesses meet sustainability and regulatory standards.

We offer mechanical and optical testing, recyclability evaluation, and safety assessments to ensure material quality. In addition, our certifications cover recycled plastic content, recycling processes, and packaging reuse, in line with European and Spanish regulations. Applus+ Laboratories is accredited by ENAC to certify EN 15343 related activities.

With expertise in circular economy initiatives like eco-design, life cycle analysis, and environmental product declarations (EPDs), we support companies in adopting sustainable practices, improving traceability, and complying with evolving regulations.

Our Recycled Plastics and Sustainability Services

Testing

Mechanical and Optical Testing

  • Recycled Polystyrene (PS) Testing
  • Recycled Polyethylene (PE) Testing
  • Recycled Polypropylene (PP) Testing
  • Recycled Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Testing
  • Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Testing

Recyclability Evaluation

  • Recycled Content Evaluation
  • Final Packaging Evaluation
  • Raw Material Evaluation
  • Re-used Material Evaluation

Safety Evaluation

  • Material Purity Evaluation
  • Non-intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) Evaluation
  • Harmful Substances Evaluation
  • Chemical Degradation Evaluation
  • Global and Specific Migration Evaluation

Certification

Recycled Plastic Certification

Circular Economy

Product and Material Life Cycle

The lifecycle of recycled plastics encompasses five key phases: Materials & Components Procurement, Production, Distribution, Use, and End of Life. Applus+ Laboratories supports each phase with tailored evaluation, testing, and certification services.

We assess the recyclability, safety, origin, and performance of raw materials, verify the recycled content in products as well as their mechanical properties, product recyclability, and ensure their reuse during their use phase. We also guarantee the traceability of packaging throughout distribution, recycling, and recovery, ultimately bringing it back to its point of origin.

Additionally, we can conduct life cycle analyses and environmental product declarations (EPDs) to measure the environmental impact at each stage, helping businesses meet European and Spanish regulations.

Why Choose Applus+ Laboratories for Recycled Plastics?

By choosing Applus+ Laboratories, you gain access to our extensive expertise in recycled plastics testing and certification, ensuring compliance with sustainability and regulatory standards. Our services help businesses meet industry requirements while promoting the circular economy.

  • Expertise in product certification: Applus+ Laboratories is a trusted leader in testing, auditing, and certification of recycled plastics, delivering reliable and transparent assessments.
  • Comprehensive and rigorous evaluation: Our robust methodologies ensure the credibility of recycled plastic claims, covering material performance, recyclability, and compliance with European and Spanish regulations.
  • Internationally recognised certifications: Our certifications, including recycled content, recycling processes, and packaging reuse, are widely accepted across industries, enhancing product credibility.

Applus+ Laboratories is your partner in ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of recycled plastics, helping your organisation stand out in an evolving market.

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