FprEN 18120-11
(Main)Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 11: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging - Protocols for PET rigid packaging (except bottles)
Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 11: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging - Protocols for PET rigid packaging (except bottles)
This document provides requirements for the evaluation process of any rigid PET packaging that does not fall within the definition of a PET bottle as outlined in Part 4 of this document, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes, and the characterization of the output(s) compared to a reference material.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PET polymer recycling.
Verpackung - Recyclingorientierte Gestaltung von Kunststoffverpackungsprodukten - Teil 11: Verfahren zur Bewertung der Recyclingfähigkeit von Kunststoffverpackungen - Protokolle für starre Verpackungen aus PET (außer Flaschen)
Dieses Dokument enthält Anforderungen an den Bewertungsprozess für alle starren PET-Verpackungen, die nicht unter die Definition einer PET-Flasche nach Teil 4 dieses Dokuments fallen, im Hinblick auf die Kompatibilität der Gestaltung mit den Sammel-, Sortier- und Recyclingverfahren nach dem aktuellen Stand der Technik und die Charakterisierung der Austritte gegenüber einem Referenzmaterial.
Verpackungselemente und -bestandteile aus anderen Materialien als PE werden ebenfalls durch dieses Dokument behandelt, da sie hinsichtlich ihrer Kompatibilität mit dem PET-Polymer-Recycling bewertet werden müssen.
Verpackung - Recyclingorientierte Gestaltung von Kunststoffverpackungsprodukten - Teil 11: Verfahren zur Bewertung der Recyclingfähigkeit von Kunststoffverpackungen - Protokolle für starre Verpackungen aus PET (außer Flaschen)
Le présent document traite de la conception de pots et barquettes en PET, et plus particulièrement de la compatibilité de la conception avec les processus de recyclage.
Les constituants et composants d’emballages fabriqués à partir de matériaux autres que le PET sont également couverts par le présent document, car il est nécessaire d’évaluer leur compatibilité avec le recyclage des polymères.
Embalaža - Načrtovanje, ki omogoča recikliranje plastične embalaže - 11. del: Postopek za ocenjevanje možnosti recikliranja plastične embalaže - Protokoli za togo plastično embalažo iz polietilen tereftalata (razen PET-plastenk)
General Information
Overview
FprEN 18120-11 - Packaging: Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 11 defines a laboratory-scale recyclability evaluation process for PET rigid packaging (except bottles). Prepared by CEN/TC 261, this draft standard describes how to assess whether PET pots, trays and other rigid thermoforms are compatible with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and mechanical recycling processes in Europe. It also requires evaluation of non‑PET constituents (labels, lids, coatings) for their compatibility with PET recycling streams.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and purpose: Provides a repeatable method to simulate industrial recycling unit operations and to characterize processability and recyclate quality for PET rigid packaging.
- Unit operations simulated: control selection, sortability (IR/NIR), grinding, pre-washing, washing, hot rinsing, cold rinsing and floatation (density separation), drying, air elutriation, flakes blending, extrusion (pellet production), solid‑state polymerization (SSP), crystallization, and conversion into test samples (plaques or sheet).
- Testing procedures: Lab‑scale protocols for each step (flake preparation, pellet extrusion, conversion) and required sampling strategies are specified to mirror real recycling lines.
- Analytical characterization: Requires measurement and reporting of key properties (e.g., intrinsic viscosity (IV) per EN ISO 1628‑1, melt flow per EN ISO 1133‑1, colour (Delta E/Delta B) per EN ISO 18314‑1, thermal behaviour via DSC ISO 11357‑3, tensile properties EN ISO 527‑3) to compare recyclate against reference material and benchmark values.
- Evaluation framework: Results inform technical recyclability decisions and help determine design impacts (green/yellow/red compatibility classification used across the EN 18120 series).
Practical applications
- Product designers and packaging engineers use FprEN 18120-11 to:
- Validate new PET thermoform designs for recyclability.
- Quantify the effect of multi-material components (labels, closures) on rPET quality.
- Generate data to update design‑for‑recycling guidelines and meet circular economy targets.
- Recyclers, testing laboratories and OEMs use the protocols to simulate process conditions, optimize recycling lines, and verify that recycled PET (rPET) meets intended end‑use specifications.
- Policy makers and ecolabelling bodies can use standardized test outcomes to support claims about recyclability and to harmonize requirements across markets.
Related standards
- prEN 18120-1 (Definitions & principles), prEN 18120-3 (Sortability), prEN 18120-5 (Guidelines for PET rigid packaging), prEN 18120-10 (PET bottles protocol).
- Referenced test standards: EN ISO 1628‑1, EN ISO 1133‑1, EN ISO 18314‑1, ISO 11357‑3, EN ISO 527‑3.
Keywords: FprEN 18120-11, recyclability evaluation, PET rigid packaging, design for recycling, rPET, mechanical recycling, PET thermoforms, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
FprEN 18120-11 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Packaging - Design for recycling of plastic packaging - Part 11: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging - Protocols for PET rigid packaging (except bottles)". This standard covers: This document provides requirements for the evaluation process of any rigid PET packaging that does not fall within the definition of a PET bottle as outlined in Part 4 of this document, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes, and the characterization of the output(s) compared to a reference material. Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PET polymer recycling.
This document provides requirements for the evaluation process of any rigid PET packaging that does not fall within the definition of a PET bottle as outlined in Part 4 of this document, with respect to compatibility of the design with state-of-the-art collection, sorting and recycling processes, and the characterization of the output(s) compared to a reference material. Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PET are also covered by this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with PET polymer recycling.
FprEN 18120-11 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.50 - Recycling; 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general; 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
FprEN 18120-11 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/584. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-oktober-2024
Embalaža - Načrtovanje, ki omogoča recikliranje plastične embalaže - 11. del:
Postopek za ocenjevanje možnosti recikliranja plastične embalaže - Protokoli za
togo plastično embalažo iz polietilen tereftalata (razen PET-plastenk)
Packaging - Design for recycling for plastic packaging - Part 11: Recyclability evaluation
process for plastic packaging - Protocols for PET rigid packaging (except bottles)
Verpackung - Recyclingorientierte Gestaltung von Kunststoffverpackungsprodukten - Teil
11: Verfahren zur Bewertung der Recyclingfähigkeit von Kunststoffverpackungen -
Protokolle für starre Verpackungen aus PET (außer Flaschen)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 18120-11
ICS:
13.030.50 Recikliranje Recycling
55.020 Pakiranje in distribucija blaga Packaging and distribution of
na splošno goods in general
83.080.20 Plastomeri Thermoplastic materials
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 18120-11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2024
ICS 55.020; 13.030.50; 83.080.20
English Version
Packaging - Design for recycling for plastic packaging -
Part 11: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic
packaging - Protocols for PET rigid packaging (except
bottles)
Verpackung - Recyclingorientierte Gestaltung von
Kunststoffverpackungsprodukten - Teil 11: Verfahren
zur Bewertung der Recyclingfähigkeit von
Kunststoffverpackungen - Protokolle für starre
Verpackungen aus PET (außer Flaschen)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 261.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Recyclability evaluation process . 6
4.1 Principle . 6
4.2 Testing procedures for pretreatment- Flake preparation . 10
4.2.1 Pretreatment grinding . 10
4.2.2 Pretreatment description for pre-washing, washing, and rinsing . 10
4.2.3 Procedure for pre-washing . 10
4.2.4 Procedure for washing . 11
4.2.5 Procedure for hot rinsing . 11
4.2.6 Procedure for cold rinsing and floatation . 11
4.2.7 Procedure for drying . 12
4.2.8 Procedure for air elutriation . 13
4.2.9 Assessment report, standard testing procedure and recommended benchmark values . 13
4.3 Testing procedures for treatment – Pellet extrusion . 14
4.3.1 Flakes blending for subsequent extrusion . 14
4.3.2 Extrusion – Pellet production . 15
4.3.3 Solid state polymerization (SSP) . 15
4.3.4 Crystallization . 16
4.3.5 Assessment report, standard testing procedures and recommended benchmark values 16
4.4 Testing procedures for conversion into test samples . 18
4.4.1 Pellet blends preparation . 18
4.4.2 Conversion Route 1- Plaque injection moulding . 18
4.4.3 Conversion Route 2 -Sheet extrusion . 19
4.4.4 Assessment report, standard testing procedure and recommended benchmark values . 19
Bibliography . 21
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European foreword
This document (prEN 18120-11:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261
“Packaging”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
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Introduction
EN 18120 consisting of 15 parts aims via a series of guidelines and protocols to establish consistency and
improvement for the Design for Recycling of household, industrial and commercial plastic packaging.
— Part 1: Definitions and principles for design-for-recycling of plastic packaging
— Part 2: Process and governance to evaluate the recyclability of plastic packaging
— Part 3: Sortability evaluation process for plastic packaging
— Part 4: Guideline and protocols for PET bottles
— Part 5: Guideline and protocols for PET rigid packaging (except bottles)
— Part 6: Guideline and protocols for PE and PP rigid packaging
— Part 7: Guideline and protocols for PE and PP flexible packaging
— Part 8: Guideline and protocols for PS packaging
— Part 9: Guideline and protocols for EPS packaging
— Part 10: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging — Protocols for PET bottles
— Part 11: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging — Protocols for PET other rigid
packaging
— Part 12: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging — Protocols for PE and PP rigid
packaging
— Part 13: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging — Protocols for PE and PP flexible
packaging
— Part 14: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging — Protocols for PS packaging
— Part 15: Recyclability evaluation process for plastic packaging — Protocols for EPS packaging
Design for recycling guidelines are a common way of describing compatibility with plastic packaging
collection, sorting and recycling into high quality recycled plastic into state-of-the-art facilities. They
provide guidance on the level compatibility, defined as:
— green: Packaging constituents with full compatibility with recycling;
— yellow: Packaging constituents with limited compatibility with recycling;
— red: Packaging constituents which are not compatible with recycling.
Recyclability guidelines will require regular review and improvement to reflect innovations in design,
collection, sorting and recycling.
The Design for recycling guidelines provided in this series of standards are representative of the state of
the art in Europe and cover all steps from design for recycling, packaging waste collection, sorting,
recycling into recycled plastic and to use in a new application.
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Packaging recyclability is the combination of two parameters: packaging designed for recycling and the
existence of a recycling stream. Design for recycling guidelines act as a first indicator.
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1 Scope
This document covers the design of PET pots and trays with respect to compatibility of the design with
recycling processes.
Packaging constituents and packaging components made of other materials than PET are also covered by
this document as they need to be evaluated on compatibility with polymer recycling.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
prEN 18120-1, Packaging — Design for recycling of plastic packaging — Part 1: Definitions and principles
for design-for-recycling of plastic packaging
prEN 18120-3, Packaging — Design for recycling of plastic packaging — Part 3: Sortability evaluation
process for plastic packaging
prEN 18120-5, Packaging — Design for recycling of plastic packaging — Part 5: Guideline for PET rigid
packaging (except bottles)
EN ISO 527-3, Plastics — Determination of tensile properties — Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets
(ISO 527-3)
EN ISO 1133-1, Plastics — Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate
(MVR) of thermoplastics — Part 1: Standard method (ISO 1133-1)
EN ISO 1628-1, Plastics — Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary
viscometers — Part 1: General principles (ISO 1628-1)
EN ISO 18314-1, Analytical colourimetry — Part 1: Practical colour measurement (ISO 18314-1)
ISO 11357-3, Plastics — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) — Part 3: Determination of temperature
and enthalpy of melting and crystallization
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in prEN 18120-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
4 Recyclability evaluation process
4.1 Principle
This standard provides a method of evaluating the technical recyclability of a PET rigid packaging (except
bottles) sample in mechanical recycling processes as they are implemented in Europe. The results
characterize both the processability of the sample as well as the quality of the recycled plastic.
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Depending on the choice of the sample, the method can either provide a technical recyclability
determination for a given packaging design or item, or it can be employed to selectively study the impact
of individual design elements of a PET rigid packaging on technical recyclability.
The latter approach may be employed to generate data for the updating of design-for-recycling
guidelines.
The test method follows the steps (unit operations) that occur in a mechanical recycling process for PET
rigid packaging (mainly thermoforms) and seeks to simulate each operation on a laboratory scale.
The relevant unit operations are shown in Table 1. Steps 0 to 5 describe the plastic recycling process itself
whereas step 6 represent the conversion of the recycled PET into articles, in this case plaques is preferred
because it offers greater repeatability at laboratory scale than the sheet extrusion.
As such, steps 0 to 4 provide information on the processability of the sample whereas steps 5 and 6
provide information on the quality of the recycled plastic that can be obtained.
To perform the recyclability evaluation process, the below elements shall be considered:
— design for recyclability evaluation process guidelines on PET rigid packaging (except bottles)
described in prEN 18120-5;
— targeted intended use(s) for the final recyclate, this is needed to ensure the testing will be made in
relation to dedicated specifications, as described in part 1 of this series of standards.
And in this document:
— list of unit operations for the whole process until the recyclate is used (grinding, washing, extrusion,
… for example);
— specification of unit operations process capability to be used for the evaluation based on state of the
art of PET rigid packaging recycling processes in Europe (grinding size for example);
— relevant process conditions settings for testing for all relevant unit operations (temperature for
washing for example);
— list of mandatory sampling and tests to be performed on the samples for each unit operation (IV
measurement as per EN ISO 1628-1 for example);
— reference benchmark recommendation values for assessing the results of the tests performed
(Colour deviation Delta B below 1 for example) and help building the final assessment.
The goal of the evaluation process is to identify all foreseeable critical points and establish a testing
strategy that either confirms or excludes a negative impact for each critical point considered. The testing
strategy will use all or only some of the tests described below that will depend on the innovation type
and expected impacts on the recycling process and the recyclate.
For PET rigid packaging the following unit operations are applicable to the whole process until the
recyclate is used. Depending on the intended application 2 different routes may be applied on the last
steps (4.2.1, 4.2.2).
The ‘reference test procedures’ column refers to the subclauses of this document.
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Table 1 — List of applicable unit operations for PET Rigid packaging (except bottles)
Step # Unit operation Brief operation description Reference test
procedures
0 Control selection Before any testing, control material
to compare the evaluated packaging
needs to be selected. The selection
of the control material needs to be
approved by the appropriate
technical committee.
1 Sortability Testing to ensure the PET container This testing shall be
evaluation by is sortable, after compaction, via performed according to
means of IR sorting NIR or other sorting technologies prEN 18120-3.
or colour sorting into the correct stream.
2 Pre-treatment: This step simulates the
flakes preparation of PET flakes from
preparation rigid packaging by grinding,
washing and sink/float
separation
2.1 Pre-treatment: Control and evaluated application 4.2.1
grinding PET containers are separately
Pre-treatment grinding
grinded in order to fit the throat of
a standard laboratory extruder.
2.2 Pre-treatment - Simulation of the prewashing step, 4.2.3
Prewashing in hot water with caustic and with
Pretreatment -
mechanical agitation.
Prewashing
2.3 Pre-treatment - Simulation of the washing step, in 4.2.4
Washing hot water and caustic with
Pretreatement - Washing
detergent and mechanical agitation.
2.4 Pre-treatment - Simulation of the rinsing step, in hot 4.2.5
Hot rinsing conditions, without additives and
Pretreatement – Hot
with mechanical agitation.
Rinsing
2.5 Pre-treatment - Simulation of cold rinsing and 4.2.6
Cold rinsing and flotation process allowing PET flake
Pretreatment – Cold
floatation separation from polyolefins (labels,
rinsing and floatation
lids…) by density in water without
additives.
2.6 Pre-treatment - Reduce the flake moisture with hot 4.2.7
Drying air.
Pretreatment – Drying
2.7 Pre-treatment: air Control and evaluated application; 4.2.8
elutriation PET flakes are separately elutriated
Pretreatment – Air
with air to remove light fraction.
elutriation
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Step # Unit operation Brief operation description Reference test
procedures
3 Treatment: This step simulates the
Pellets production of rPET pellets via
preparation extrusion and polycondensation
by solid state process
3.1 Extrusion – flake Once the control and evaluated 4.3.1
blends preparation application have separately gone
Treatment – Flakes
and composition through all pre-treatment steps
blending for subsequent
(2.1-2.7) blending with the
extrusion.
reference material will be prepared
as per agreed test program.
Standard blending ratios are 2, 5,
10, 25, and 50 %
3.2 Extrusion – pellet Flakes are dried to reduce moisture 4.3.2
production as carried out in an industrial line.
Treatment – Pellet
They are then extruded and filtered
production
and pelletized into cylindrical
pellets.
4 Crystallization and These operations will be performed 4.3.3
SSP to:
Treatment – Solid state
— either assess IV increase rate polymerization
and then assess the colour on
4.3.4
plaque moulding these pellets
Treatment –
(4.1, route 1)
Crystallization
— or to be extruded to sheets to
assess sheet performance (4.2,
route 2)
5 Conversion into This step simulates the
test samples conversion of the above pellets in
test samples (plaques or
preforms and extruded sheet)
4.1 Conversion – Route 1: Once PET pellets have 4.4.1
Plaques been produced and tested,
Conversion – Plaque
reference pellets and samples will
be mixed at 50 % and standardized
plaques will be moulded to assess
colour.
4.2 Conversion – Sheet Route 2: Once PET pellets have 4.4.2
extrusion been produced the applicant will
Conversion – Sheet
convert them sheets and
performance of the sheet will be
assessed.
NOTE This document does not describe sorting steps that occur at material recovery facilities (MRF) or plastics
recovery facilities (PRF). For the evaluation of such sorting operations, reference is made to prEN 18120-3.
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4.2 Testing procedures for pretreatment- Flake preparation
4.2.1 Pretreatment grinding
Control and innovation samples are separately ground to fit the throat of a common laboratory extruder.
Procedure:
— report the mass of each sample before grinding as m in the table in Annex X;
— grind separately control and innovation sample to flakes using a 12 mm screen;
— report if high quantities of fines (< 1 mm) are obtained;
— store in separate containers;
— take photos of each fraction;
— keep about 20 g of control and innovation flakes for IV and colour measurement. Remove this mass
from m0 to have a fair comparison of m to m ;
1 0
— report the mass of each sample after grinding as m .
4.2.2 Pretreatment description for pre-washing, washing, and rinsing
Control and innovation samples are washed to test the impact on hot washing operations. Washing for
PET flakes from rigid packaging is commonly made in presence of caustic soda as well as detergents and
is multiple steps process. The following procedures shall be utilized for both control and innovation
samples separately.
The tank to be used should respect the following conditions:
— sized to allow water and PET flake to be mixed at a 4:1 ratio by weight;
— will allow a recommended ratio of the water height-to-the tank width of 0,8 to 1,0 and not less than
0,6 or greater than 1,5;
— fitted with a mixer with an impellor blade length at least 0,33 of the mixing tank diameter or width,
and with variable speed capability for impeller;
— incorporating at least three baffles when a round tank is used: baffles not necessary in a square tank.
4.2.3 Procedure for pre-washing
— Prepare the pre-washing stainless steel tank for a 1:4 ratio (1 kg flakes vs 4 L solution) at 70 °C with
a solution of 1 wt% NaOH and 1 wt% MacDermid Master RP 14-LF deter
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FprEN 18120-11 표준은 플라스틱 포장의 재활용 설계를 위한 역량을 평가하는 과정에서 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이 표준의 범위는 PET 병이 아닌 단단한 PET 포장에 대한 평가 프로세스 요구 사항을 정의하고 있으며, 최신 수집, 분류 및 재활용 과정의 디자인 호환성을 평가하는 데 중점을 둡니다. 특히, 이 문서는 PET 폴리머 재활용 호환성에 대한 패키징 구성 요소와 다른 재료로 만든 패키징 구성 요소도 포함하여 다루고 있어, 재활용 가능성을 보다 포괄적으로 평가할 수 있도록 합니다. FprEN 18120-11의 강점은 명확하고 체계적인 프로토콜을 통해 PET 고형 포장의 설계 호환성에 대한 기준을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이는 업계에서 새로운 재활용 기술이 발전함에 따라, 플라스틱 포장의 재활용 가능성을 높이는 데 기여할 것입니다. 또한, 평가의 일관성을 보장하여, 다양한 재료와 디자인의 호환성을 비교할 수 있는 기준을 정립함으로써, 실제 적용에서 효과적인 접근 방식을 제공합니다. 이 표준은 특히 지속 가능한 포장 솔루션의 필요성이 증가하는 가운데, 재활용을 위한 디자인에서 미래 지향적인 접근 방식을 제시하고 있어, 업계의 지속 가능성을 증진시키는 데 필수적입니다. 따라서 FprEN 18120-11은 현대 플라스틱 포장 관리에서 매우 중요한 문서로, 재활용 과정의 효율성과 환경 보호를 위한 기본적인 틀을 형성하고 있습니다.
FprEN 18120-11は、プラスチック包装のリサイクル設計に関する重要な標準であり、特にPETリジッド包装（ボトルを除く）のリサイクラビリティ評価プロセスに焦点を当てています。この文書は、PETボトルの定義に該当しないリジッドPET包装に関連する評価プロセスの要件を提供しています。そのため、リサイクルの最先端の収集、選別、およびリサイクルプロセスとの設計の適合性を評価するために必要な基準が明確に示されています。 本標準の強みは、PETポリマーリサイクルとの適合性に関する一貫性と透明性を提供することです。これは、プラスチック包装の設計者や製造者が、環境に配慮しながら製品を開発する際に非常に重要なポイントです。また、PET以外の材料で構成された包装成分や包装要素も対象としており、異なる材料間の相互作用を考慮に入れる点が特筆に値します。これにより、さまざまな包装構成要素が実際のリサイクルプロセスにどのように影響するかを総合的に評価することができます。 FprEN 18120-11の関連性はますます高まっています。リサイクル可能なデザインが求められる現代の包装業界において、この標準を通じて設計者が遵守すべき基準が提供されることで、環境への影響を最小限に抑える努力をサポートします。特に、サステナブルな開発が求められる一方で、実際のリサイクルフローに適応したデザインの重要性は、今後ますます増していくことでしょう。 このように、FprEN 18120-11は、プラスチック包装のデザインとリサイクル評価において、企業や政府機関にとって重要な指針となると同時に、持続可能な包装の実現に寄与する標準としての役割を果たしています。各種の設計基準の遵守と、リサイクル効率の向上を目指すための基盤を提供する点で、非常に価値ある文書です。
Le standard FprEN 18120-11 présente une approche structurée et détaillée pour l'évaluation de la recyclabilité des emballages rigides en PET, excluant les bouteilles. Ce document est essentiel dans le contexte actuel où la durabilité et l'innovation dans le design d'emballages sont cruciales pour répondre aux exigences environnementales croissantes. La portée de ce standard est particulièrement pertinente, car elle vise non seulement à évaluer les emballages en PET rigides, mais également à considérer les composants en d'autres matériaux. Cela garantit une approche holistique qui prend en compte l'ensemble du cycle de vie des emballages, favorisant ainsi une compatibilité optimale avec les processus de collecte, de tri et de recyclage. Cette prise en compte des matériaux autres que le PET est un atout indéniable qui élargit le champ des applications et encourage une meilleure gestion des déchets. Parmi les forces de ce standard, on peut noter la rigueur des protocoles d'évaluation proposés, qui sont basés sur des pratiques de pointe en matière de recyclage. Cette rigueur permet d'assurer que les emballages conçus selon ces lignes directrices sont effectivement recyclables, contribuant ainsi à la réduction des déchets plastiques. La capacité du standard à caractériser les outputs par rapport à un matériau de référence est également un point fort qui favorise l'acceptation et l'adoption par les industries concernées. La pertinence de FprEN 18120-11 se manifeste également par son alignement avec les objectifs plus larges de durabilité et d'économie circulaire. En fournissant un cadre clair pour l'évaluation de la recyclabilité, ce standard aide les fabricants à concevoir des emballages qui non seulement répondent aux attentes des consommateurs en matière de durabilité, mais qui sont également compatibles avec les infrastructures de recyclage disponibles. En somme, FprEN 18120-11 se positionne comme un standard crucial pour guider les efforts de l'industrie dans la création d'emballages rigides en PET qui respectent les normes environnementales et favorisent une économie circulaire.
The FprEN 18120-11 standard offers a comprehensive framework for evaluating the recyclability of rigid PET packaging that does not include bottles, setting a robust protocol for manufacturers and stakeholders in the packaging industry. The scope is notably expansive, covering not only rigid PET packaging but also elements made from different materials that interact with PET, thus ensuring a holistic approach to recycling compatibility. One of the strengths of this standard lies in its structured evaluation process, which incorporates modern collection, sorting, and recycling methodologies. This process ensures that PET packaging is designed with an understanding of existing recycling infrastructures, making it highly relevant in today's market where sustainability is paramount. By focusing on the compatibility of packaging designs with current recycling processes, the standard actively encourages circular economy practices. The document also emphasizes the importance of characterization outputs against a reference material, which provides clear benchmarks for assessing quality and performance in recycling. This quantitative aspect enhances the reliability of the evaluation process, giving manufacturers confidence in the recyclability of their products. In summary, FprEN 18120-11 serves as an essential tool for the packaging industry, contributing significantly to the sustainability of rigid PET packaging through stringent evaluative criteria and an inclusive approach to material compatibility. Its relevance in promoting effective recycling methods aligns well with contemporary environmental objectives, fostering innovation in packaging design that meets industry and regulatory expectations.
Die Norm FprEN 18120-11 befasst sich mit der Verpackungsdesign-Praktik für die Recyclingfähigkeit von starren PET-Verpackungen, ausgenommen Flaschen. Ihr Geltungsbereich umfasst die Anforderungen an den Evaluierungsprozess für diese speziellen Verpackungen, wobei der Fokus auf der Kompatibilität des Designs mit modernen Sammlungs-, Sortier- und Recyclingprozessen liegt. Dies stellt sicher, dass die Verpackungen so gestaltet sind, dass sie möglichst effektiv recycelt werden können. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil dieser Norm ist ihre umfassende Betrachtung nicht nur der PET-Verpackungen selbst, sondern auch der Verpackungselemente und -bestandteile, die aus anderen Materialien bestehen. Diese müssen ebenfalls hinsichtlich ihrer Kompatibilität mit dem PET-Polymer-Recycling bewertet werden. Dadurch fördert die Norm eine ganzheitliche Herangehensweise an das Design von Verpackungen und trägt dazu bei, Recyclingvorgänge in der Praxis zu optimieren. Die Relevanz der Norm liegt in der aktuellen Diskussion um die Umweltverträglichkeit von Verpackungen und der Notwendigkeit, Materialien auch nach ihrer Verwendung effektiv wiederverwerten zu können. Durch die Vorgaben zur Evaluierung unterstützt die Norm Unternehmen dabei, die Recyclingfähigkeit ihrer Produkte zu verbessern, was nicht nur ökologische Vorteile mit sich bringt, sondern auch den rechtlichen Anforderungen an umweltfreundliche Verpackungslösungen gerecht wird. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die FprEN 18120-11 eine grundlegende Rolle im Bereich der Verpackungsstandardisierung spielt, indem sie klare Richtlinien für die Beurteilung der Recyclingfähigkeit starrer PET-Verpackungen bietet und somit einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Förderung nachhaltiger Verpackungslösungen leistet.
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