Packaging producer Amcor has secured RecyClass certification for selected specifications within its Bontite Sustane stretch film portfolio. The accreditation provides independent verification of the post-consumer recycled (PCR) content incorporated into the flexible packaging range, addressing growing demand for audited recycled content across European markets.
RecyClass certification offers third-party traceability for recycled plastics, tracking raw material origin through the supply chain to final conversion. Independent verification of this nature has become critical for industrial packaging products, such as tertiary stretch wrap, where incorporating secondary low-density polyethylene (LDPE) resins without compromising load stability and puncture resistance presents ongoing engineering challenges.
The development is particularly relevant to the UK market, where companies face financial penalties under the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) if plastic packaging fails to contain a minimum of 30 percent accredited recycled material. While tertiary stretch wrap was historically treated as an operational afterthought, increasing regulatory oversight and tax liabilities have elevated the necessity for certified PCR integration in transit packaging.
What it means for UK–Türkiye trade and recyclers
For UK waste management firms and packaging converters, third-party accreditation like RecyClass eliminates compliance risks associated with unverified recycled content claims. For Turkish recyclers exporting high-grade LDPE pellets or recycled packaging products to the UK and EU, this signals a clear market shift: uncertified PCR resin will increasingly struggle to secure premium pricing. Establishing certified audit trails from waste collection through to pelletisation is rapidly becoming a core commercial prerequisite for Turkish suppliers aiming to serve British converters operating under strict PPT frameworks.
Practical takeaway
Converters and packaging buyers should audit their current stretch film supply chains to ensure recycled content claims are validated by recognised third-party certifications, protecting against potential UK Plastic Packaging Tax liabilities and corporate greenwashing risks.
