Interzero launches new service “Fit for Recycling”

Berlin/Cologne. With “Fit for Recycling”, Interzero is introducing a new service that allows companies across Europe to obtain a reliable, practical and cost-effective assessment of the recyclability of their packaging. The procedure is based on an analysis of the packaging specifications, complemented by laboratory tests carried out at Interzero’s Competence Center for Recycled Plastics, and provides clear results in a recyclability report, including a PPWR grading.

The launch comes at a decisive moment: under the planned Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the European Union will significantly tighten the requirements for recyclable packaging. From 2030 onward, only packaging that meets specific recyclability criteria may be placed on the market. Germany has been a pioneer in this field for years—Interzero actively contributes its long-standing expertise to European committees and discussions. The established laboratory-based “Made for Recycling” methodology offers a scientifically test that analyses packaging under realistic conditions. Packaging that passes this procedure is entitled to carry the “Made for Recycling” seal - a visible quality mark that provides clear guidance to retailers and consumers alike. “Fit for Recycling” now gives producers and distributors an additional, practice-orientated assessment tool. It clearly indicates whether, and to what extent, their packaging already meets future regulatory requirements - and simultaneously highlights concrete optimisation potential for further developing the packaging design.

How “Fit for Recycling” works

1. Companies send their packaging samples, the corresponding specifications, and a completed checklist with all relevant information to Interzero.
2. Experts examine the packaging on the basis of the specifications and information sheet, supplemented by laboratory analyses of the key packaging parameters.
3. The results are presented in an easy-to-understand report - including a classification according to the PPWR grading.

Practical support for PPWR compliance

“With Fit for Recycling, we offer companies an uncomplicated way to check their packaging for PPWR compliance in good time,” explains Jonathan Scheck, Packaging Engineer at Interzero. “Our customers benefit from a sound analysis based on real packaging specifications and backed by laboratory data - fast, reliable and practice-oriented.”