24 Jun 2022 --- RecyClass has published the RecyClass Design Book, a practical guide clarifying the concepts of recyclability and design for recycling, based on a science-driven approach. The document can be used by all plastic industry members working on designing recyclable plastic packaging. The Design Book provides a step-by-step explanation and guidance on designing rigid and flexible plastic packaging to make it compatible with recycling. It defines general principles and explains how the RecyClass Design for recycling guidelines should be interpreted.“Design for Recycling is a crucial first step in ensuring that a product will be recyclable at the end of its use phase,” says Paolo Glerean, RecyClass chairman. “It offers insights into how plastic packaging should be designed and how different packaging components influence its compatibility with recycling. This approach leads to improved quality of recycled plastic and thereby stimulates its uptake in new packaging applications.”
