Partly Recyclable Packaging | Provenance Framework
Sustainable Development Goals
Proof Point Level
Product
What are the requirements for this Proof Point?
Criteria
- The recyclable parts need to be easily separated from the non-recyclable ones – no tools should be needed
- The main packaging component must be recyclable
- Recyclability is defined as widespread kerbside collection
Information you'll need to share in this Proof Point
- Specify which parts are recyclable and whether they need to be separated
- If some parts are also recyclable through a recycling scheme, this should be mentioned here
What documents do I need to supply?
Evidence should strongly support the claim and will be made publicly available
- Signed statement of transparency from a management team member including the individual components, their material, and whether they are kerbside recyclable
- Report from an organisation that confirms that the parts are recyclable
- Packaging specification from your supplier
Who can verify this Proof Point?
Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point
- Membership with a regulation body that can confirm recyclability
- Testing facility
Other Proof Points in this category
| The packaging’s components… | can be separated and placed in a recycling bin | are made from materials that have been used before | can be placed in the compost bin to decompose (home or industrial) | can be refilled and used again (for the same purpose) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compostable Packaging Parts | No | No | Only some | No |
| Fully Compostable Packaging | No | No | Yes | No |
| Partly Recyclable Packaging | Only some | No | No | No |
| Widely Recyclable Packaging | Yes | No | No | No |
| Partly Recycled Packaging | No | Only some | No | No |
| Fully Recycled Packaging | No | Yes | No | No |
| Refill Solution | No | No | No | Yes (at least some) |
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