Pre-screen your packaging against the design-for-recycling factors set out in PPWR Article 6 and Annex II Table 3, grades A, B, C and the 70% recyclability floor.
Estimates only, not legal advice
2025Published
2026Applies
2028Methodology
2030Grade C floor
2038A/B only
Art. 6 assessment is per packaging unit. A range assessment is indicative only and assumes worst-case across SKUs.
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Design-for-recycling factors
Each question maps to a known recyclability blocker from existing EU industry guidelines.
0 of 6 answered
blocker
Does this packaging include PVC, PVDC, or other chlorine-based polymers?
PVC is a known stream contaminant for PET and olefin recycling in most EU schemes.
blocker
Does rigid plastic use carbon-black or other NIR-invisible colorants that prevent polymer sorting?
Common issue for black trays in mixed rigid plastics: NIR sorters may reject the pack.
major
Is there a full-body shrink sleeve without perforation or easy removal design?
Sleeves can misclassify bottles in automated sorting if not designed for removal.
major
Are closures or liners made from polymers incompatible with the body (e.g. non-PET cap on PET)?
minor
Are labels or adhesives known to be non-compatible with the recycling process for this format?
major
Does the rigid pack use incompatible multilayer bodies (non-recyclable barrier stacks)?
'Don't know' applies half the deduction and flags the issue as unverified.
This tool provides indicative pre-screening based on published EU law and industry DfR guidelines. It is not legal advice and not a recyclability declaration of conformity. Consult qualified legal counsel before relying on results.