Ensure Packaging Compliance with EU PPWR
– Validate Sortability in Seconds
New EU Regulation – Time to Act
The revised EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requires packaging producers and brand owners to prove that their materials actively support a circular economy. That doesn’t just mean using recyclable plastics — it means ensuring that your packaging can actually be sorted by modern recycling systems.
If your packaging isn’t sortable, it won’t be recycled — and that means it won’t meet PPWR requirements.
Why Sortability Matters More Than Ever
Even packaging made from widely used materials like PET or PP can be rejected in optical sorting systems. Why? Because common design choices block near-infrared (NIR) detection:
- Carbon black and dark pigments
- Metallic inks and decorative labels
- Barrier layers or surface coatings
- Multi-material structures and films
When packaging can’t be seen by NIR sensors, it is removed from the recycling stream — often destined for incineration.
NGO audits and independent test programs increasingly highlight these issues. Poor NIR visibility affects:
The Solution: trinamiX Reflectivity Check
trinamiX offers a portable, fast, and reliable way to validate whether a plastic packaging material meets the minimum NIR reflectivity threshold — typically set at 10%, in line with APR requirements (download APR Design Guide here).
No lab. No waiting. Just results — in seconds.
With a single scan, you instantly get the following results:
- Average NIR reflectivity in percent
- Flagged Sortable/Not sortable according to APR requirements
- Packaging material categories (if detectable)
This enables your team to:
- Flag and fix design flaws early
- Back up recyclability claims with data
- Streamline compliance for RecyClass or internal audits
When to Use This Test
1. Submitting packaging for third-party evaluation
You’re preparing a submission to RecyClass, Susycheck, or a retailer’s recyclability scoring program. The trinamiX check gives you hard evidence on sortability.
2. R&D material testing and pigment analysis
You’re exploring how additives or film structures impact detectability. Fast scans help you iterate and optimize material choices.
3. Sustainability or customer reporting
You need to verify and document recyclability claims to internal stakeholders or clients. The PDF report makes your findings transparent and credible.
Our Recommended Workflow
Begin with our mobile NIR spectroscopy tools:
We’ll help you interpret the results or test sample materials on your behalf.
Once ready, scale up by investing in:
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Let us help you make sure your packaging is truly recyclable, fully compliant, and ready for tomorrow’s circular economy.