PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., April 30, 2025: Teknor Apex, a global leader in the custom compounding of plastics, has achieved RecyClass Recycled Content Certification, which certifies the company’s thermoplastic elastomer products that contain recycled content. Audits were performed by the Dutch certification agency Kiwa in Genk, Belgium, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, for the Sarlink® Rx 4100B series of TPVs and the Monprene® R6 CP-10100 series of TPEs.
RecyClass is a European initiative that advances the recyclability of plastic packaging by providing guidelines, certification, and testing to help companies design packaging that is compatible with existing recycling systems. These certifications help brands, manufacturers, and recyclers ensure that their packaging aligns with circular economy principles and meets recognized industry standards. Specifically, the RecyClass Recycled Content Certification achieved by Teknor Apex:
- Verifies the percentage of recycled plastic content in the products
- Ensures traceability and compliance with ISO 22095 and EN 15343 standards
- Confirms that recycled materials come from legitimate and certified sources
“Our mission is to be a driving force in the circular economy,” said Patty Mishic O’Brien, chief sustainability officer at Teknor Apex. “A core component of our RecyClass certification ensures the traceability of recycled plastics, which helps us meet our sustainability goals and create transparency for our customers.”
Teknor Apex chose RecyClass certification to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to supporting the circular economy. Unlike other certifications with broader scopes, RecyClass focuses exclusively on the recyclability of plastic packaging and the traceability of recycled plastic content, with assessments tailored to the complexities of plastic recycling. In addition, RecyClass is strongly aligned with European Union regulations and initiatives, such as the 2018 European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy. With this certification, Teknor Apex can respond to the increasing demand from its European customers for verifiable sustainability credentials.
To learn more about Teknor Apex’s sustainability goals or to download the company’s most recent sustainability report, visit teknorapex.com/corporate-sustainability.
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