Glossary

Self-declaration lets businesses quickly and honestly confirm their eco-friendly practices, boosting trust and helping drive sustainability and circular economy efforts without lengthy checks.

RecyClass helps companies design recyclable plastics, certifies recycling processes, tracks recycled content, and offers training to boost circular economy and sustainability in Europe.

A stewardship plan guides responsible care of land and resources, balancing use with protection to keep nature healthy, support sustainability, and reduce waste for today and future generations.

The Mass Balance Approach tracks materials through production and recycling, ensuring recycled content claims are true. It boosts transparency, supports circular economy, and reduces waste.

A third-party audit is an independent check verifying if a company meets environmental and sustainability standards, building trust and supporting circular economy practices.

Due Diligence Obligation under EPR means companies must ensure products are sustainably sourced, eco-friendly, and socially responsible throughout their lifecycle, including waste management.

Chain of Custody tracks a product’s journey to prove it’s sourced sustainably, supporting environmental care, fair business, and trust in recycled or natural materials.

Recycled Content Verification proves how much recycled material a product contains, ensuring honesty, supporting recycling, and helping consumers choose eco-friendly products for a sustainable future.

ISCC PLUS Certification shows a company meets strict sustainability and traceability standards, supports circular economy practices, complies with EU laws, and helps consumers choose eco-friendly products.