{ "id": 1320, "date": "2024-12-13T17:09:00", "date_gmt": "2024-12-13T17:09:00", "guid": { "rendered": "http:\/\/tempsite02.honeitech.com\/?p=1320" }, "modified": "2026-08-04T09:30:37", "modified_gmt": "2026-08-04T09:30:37", "slug": "green-circular-certifications-certification-choices-for-pcr-materials", "status": "publish", "type": "post", "link": "https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/en\/green-circular-certifications-certification-choices-for-pcr-materials\/", "title": { "rendered": "Green Circular Certifications: Certification Choices for PCR Materials" }, "content": { "rendered": "

In the current environment where sustainable development is receiving increasing attention, PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) materials have become a new choice for many industries due to their environmental advantages and resource recycling benefits. The compliance level of these materials requires a series of certification systems to provide assurance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the current environment where sustainable development is receiving increasing attention, PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) materials have become a new choice for many industries due to their environmental advantages and resource recycling benefits. The compliance level of these materials requires a series of certification systems to provide assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, we will briefly introduce several common PCR material certifications to help you understand these certifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf GRS Global Recycled Standard
\u25cf RCS Recycled Claim Standard
\u25cf UL 2809
\u25cf ISO 14021 Standard
\u25cf SCS Recycled Content Certification
\u25cf EuCertPlast & RecyClass Certification
\u25cf ISCC Sustainability and Carbon Certification
\u25cf OBP Ocean Certification
\u25cf OceanCycle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25cf <\/strong>GRS<\/strong>Global Recycled Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GRS is a relatively comprehensive certification system. It not only ensures that products contain a certain proportion of recycled materials but also covers environmental practices and social responsibility standards during the production process, such as labor rights protection, environmental management, and chemical use. It aims to promote resource recycling and sustainable development of the industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

When the recycled material content in a product is \u2265 20%, the product can apply for this certification; when the content is \u2265 50%, the product can apply to use the GRS label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25cf RCSRecycled Claim Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Recycled Claim Standard applies to any product containing at least 5% recycled materials. Every stage of production needs to be certified, starting from the recycling stage and ending with the final seller in subsequent business-to-business transactions. Material collection and material concentration sites must conduct self-declarations, document collection, and on-site visits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Unlike GRS, RCS mainly verifies the amount of recycled materials used in products and ensures the traceability of these materials throughout the supply chain, without involving the social and environmental standards included in GRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the recycled material content in a product is \u2265 5%, the product can apply for this certification and use the label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RCS 100%:<\/strong> Recycled material content is above 95%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RCS Blended:<\/strong> Recycled material content is between 5% and 95%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25cf <\/strong>UL 2809<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UL 2809 is a verification standard for recycled content provided by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). It evaluates the proportion of recycled materials in products and ensures that products meet their claimed recycled content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UL 2809 recycled content certification applies to various products, such as plastics (including ocean plastics) and plastic products, paints, electronic products, toys, kitchenware, clothing, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

It covers multiple recycled material types, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Pre-consumer recycled content (PIR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Post-consumer recycled content (PCR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Total recycled content (RC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ocean Plastic Content (OP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ocean-Bound Plastic Content (OBP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chemical Recycling Content<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Closed-loop recycled content (Closed Loop)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Biomass-based recycled content (Biomass)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \u25cf <\/strong>ISO14021<\/strong> <\/strong>Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    ISO 14021 refers to \u201cEnvironmental Labels and Declarations \u2014 Self-declared Environmental Claims (Type II Environmental Labelling).\u201d It aims to regulate the use of environmental labels and declarations, especially self-declared environmental labels for products or services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    This standard provides clear definitions, principles, and guidelines for companies when promoting their environmental attributes, ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and credibility of information. Although it is not specifically designed for PCR materials, it can be used for environmental claims of PCR products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ISO 14021 was originally designed for companies\u2019 self-declared environmental claims. However, in order to gain more recognition from customers and external parties, third-party verification is generally sought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Common categories of self-declared environmental claims include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Biodegradable, compostable, designed for disassembly, extended product life, energy recovery, recycled content, recycled materials, reduced energy consumption, reduced resource use, reduced water consumption, reusable, refillable, reduced waste, renewable materials, renewable energy, sustainable, and greenhouse gas emission-related claims such as carbon footprint declarations and carbon neutrality declarations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u25cf <\/strong>SCS Recycled Content Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    This certification originated in 1990 and was one of the earliest recycled content certification systems established by SCS in the United States. Based on the definitions of pre-consumer recycled and post-consumer recycled materials in ISO 14021, it promotes the reuse of waste materials, encourages the use of recycled materials and sustainable development, and advocates environmental and natural resource protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    \u25cf <\/strong>EuCertPlast & RecyClass Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    EuCertPlast certification is a trusted certification for the plastic recycling industry, aiming to promote sustainable and transparent development of the plastic recycling sector. This certification was jointly initiated by European plastic recyclers and industry associations, mainly focusing on the traceability of plastic waste sources and quality control during recycling processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    In December 2023, EuCertPlast and RecyClass reached an agreement on the future development of plastic recycler certification. In the future, both will be integrated into the RecyClass Recycling Process Certification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Both standards are based on the European standard EN 15343, focusing on evaluating responsibility throughout the plastic recycling chain, material traceability, and recycling efficiency, ensuring the quality and usability of recycled materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u25cf <\/strong>ISCC<\/strong> Sustainability and Carbon Certification<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    ISCC system certification originated in Germany and was developed as an early standard to meet the requirements of the EU Renewable Energy Directive. It is an international certification that can demonstrate sustainability and greenhouse gas emission reduction of circular materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Currently, it is divided into three certification systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • ISCC PLUS<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • ISCC CORSIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      ISCC EU<\/strong> is an international sustainability and carbon footprint certification system designed to ensure that products and supply chains comply with sustainability standards. It is a mandatory certification for entering the EU energy market and applies to various industries, including food, agricultural products, chemicals, and biomaterials. It is also applicable to bioenergy products entering the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      ISCC PLUS<\/strong>\uff1a<\/strong>This certification applies not only to biomaterials derived from agricultural and forestry materials but also to various materials such as mixed plastic waste that cannot be recycled through traditional mechanical processes and requires chemical processes for recycling and conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is mainly divided into three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u00b7 Bio Feedstocks\uff1a<\/strong> Materials derived from original biomass, including biodegradable parts of products from agriculture, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, and related industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u00b7<\/strong>Circular Feedstocks\uff1a<\/strong>Includes bio-circular feedstocks and circular (including technical circular) feedstocks. The former refers to bio-based waste and residues from industries such as agriculture and forestry.The latter refers to feedstocks obtained through mechanical or chemical processing of recyclable materials from non-biological sources (fossil-based materials).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u00b7<\/strong>Renewable Feedstocks<\/strong>: <\/strong>Refers to materials from non-biological sources produced using renewable energy other than biomass, such as wind energy and solar energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      ISCC CORSIA<\/strong> is a certification mechanism for voluntary sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the requirements of the International Aviation Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme (CORSIA). It was approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at the end of 2020. It aims to ensure that the collection, trading, production, and use of SAF feedstocks comply with sustainability and greenhouse gas emission standards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In addition, plastic waste pollution in oceans is becoming increasingly serious, especially the accumulation of plastic waste in marine environments, which poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems. To address this global issue, a series of standards and certifications specifically targeting ocean plastic recycling have been introduced internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \u25cf <\/strong>OBP Ocean Certification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      The OBP Ocean Plastic Certification Program was jointly developed by the non-governmental organization Zero Plastic Oceans and Control Union. Its purpose is to protect oceans from the continuous leakage of Ocean-Bound Plastic (OBP) from land-based activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      The OBP certification program aims to encourage the avoidance of these plastics entering the environment by increasing the value of effective collection and processing of ocean-bound plastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      OBP certification covers both commercial and non-commercial recovery of ocean-bound plastics. It not only focuses on plastic recycling and reuse but also emphasizes reducing the amount of plastic entering oceans at the source. The program aims to promote joint efforts from industries and society to address plastic pollution issues, especially plastic waste that has already entered marine environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \u25cf <\/strong>OceanCycle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Oceancycle \u662f\u4e00\u4e2a\u65e8\u5728\u63a8\u52a8\u5168\u7403\u6d77\u6d0b\u5851\u6599\u56de\u6536\u4e0e\u518d\u5229\u7528\u7684\u54c1\u724c\u6216\u9879\u76ee\u540d\u79f0\uff0c\u901a\u5e38\u6d89\u53ca\u4ece\u6d77\u6d0b\u4e2d\u56de\u6536\u5851\u6599\u5e9f\u6599\u5e76\u5c06\u5176\u8f6c\u5316\u4e3a\u53ef\u6301\u7eed\u7684\u4ea7\u54c1\u6216\u6750\u6599\u3002\u8fd9\u79cd\u56de\u6536\u673a\u5236\u4e0d\u4ec5\u7740\u773c\u4e8e\u6e05\u7406\u6d77\u6d0b\u5851\u6599\u5783\u573e\uff0c\u8fd8\u5173\u6ce8\u901a\u8fc7\u521b\u65b0\u8bbe\u8ba1\u548c\u751f\u4ea7\u65b9\u5f0f\u5c06\u5176\u8f6c\u5316\u4e3a\u5177\u6709\u5e02\u573a\u4ef7\u503c\u7684\u53ef\u7528\u8d44\u6e90<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      OceanCycle is a brand or project name aimed at promoting global ocean plastic recycling and reuse. It usually involves collecting plastic waste from oceans and transforming it into sustainable products or materials. This recycling mechanism not only focuses on cleaning marine plastic waste but also emphasizes transforming it into valuable resources through innovative design and production methods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      OceanCycle is usually used as a business model or sustainable development initiative, combining environmental protection with economic benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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