CTME leads in sustainability with its pioneering initiative in traceability of recycled plastics, aligning itself with the new waste law, standing out in the sector and emphasizing its environmental commitment.
In a world where sustainability becomes the key to innovation and corporate responsibility, CTME | Fundación Centro Tecnológico de Miranda de Ebro, a member of NODDO, the network of technological centers of Castilla y León leads the way with its revolutionary approach to traceability of recycled plastics, aligning itself with the new waste law, according to the UNE-EN-15343 Standard. This project not only marks a milestone in the plastics industry, but also sets a new standard for environmental commitment.
A change in the waste law
Recent legislation imposes a tax on plastics producers for the use of virgin fossil raw materials, encouraging the integration of recycled materials to reduce this cost. Faced with this challenge, the UNE-EN 15343 standard emerges as a guiding light, establishing procedures to ensure traceability and recycled content in plastic products.
Innovative goal: CTME at the forefront
Anticipating regulatory requirements, CTME has adapted its laboratories to validate the inclusion of recycled material in the manufacture of plastics. Through a comprehensive service, it advises companies on the effective incorporation of these materials, ensuring compliance and tax efficiency.
Applied technology: certification and quality
The adoption of the UNE-EN 15343 standard not only facilitates the path to a lower tax burden for companies, but also ensures the quality and traceability of recycled materials, from their origin to the final product. This certification process is crucial for communicating to consumers the commitment to the environment and the sustainability of products.
CTME not only complies with current legislation, but goes beyond, offering a complete portfolio of services for the plastics recycling industry. From material characterization to consulting and processing, CTME is positioned as an undisputed leader in innovation and sustainability.
Environmental commitment: a green horizon
CTME’s work not only responds to an immediate need for regulatory compliance. It represents a firm commitment to a more sustainable future, where the plastics industry becomes a vector of positive change. With each project, CTME reaffirms its commitment to the environment, innovation and competitiveness, pointing the way towards a circular and resilient economy.
CTME responds to the current demands of industry and society, and anticipates the future of sustainability in the plastics sector. With its innovative and committed approach, CTME is setting the standard for the next generation of responsible business practices.
The UNE-EN 15343 standard specifies the procedures necessary for “traceability of recycled plastics“.
Standard UNE-EN 15343 sets the basis for the procedure for calculating the recycled content of a given product. Based on this standard, certification schemes are developed that must be accredited. Its scope covers the entire plastic material value chain, from recyclers to final processors.
Among the main benefits of certification are the following:
- Obtaining the certification that exempts non-reusable plastic packaging from payment of the tax, based on the content of recycled plastic material incorporated (end-product transformers).
- Ensure traceability of recycled material from the source and verify the percentage of recycled plastic incorporated in the product.
- It provides the exact recycled content (both pre-consumer and post-consumer) of your recycled plastics.
- It guarantees the quality and traceability of materials to manufacturers and commercial brands, communicating to consumers which products contain recycled plastic.
- Market competitiveness.
The UNE-EN 15343 standard indicates that in order for the purchaser of recycled material to have confidence in the quality of the product, the recycled batch must be supplied in accordance with the relevant standards, specific to each type of material, which are shown below:
- Recycled plastic: Plastic waste UNE EN 15347
- Recycled plastic: Recycling of polypropylene (PP) UNE EN 15345
- Recycled plastic: Recycled polyethylene (PE) UNE EN 15344
- Recycled plastic: Recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) UNE EN 15348
- Recycled plastics : Recycled poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) UNE EN 15346
- Recycled plastic: Recycled polystyrene (PS) UNE EN 15342
Product standards for recycled plastics are generally voluntary, unless there is legislation requiring mandatory enforcement.
CTME offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for the plastic recycling industry ranging from the characterization of recycled plastic materials, to processing services and advice for international regulatory compliance .
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