Handout concerning the usage of plastic recyclates in products by the associations  BDE, BVSE and GKV

This handout helps to determine when a material is to be classified as a plastic recyclate and what role the distinction between post-consumer and post-industrial materials plays in this context. It also explains the conditions under which a material is not a waste but a “by-product”. Examples are used to illustrate what kind of materials are involved. The manual also provides information on traceabilty and product labelling. The aim is to ensure the correct use of the terms in the market and to promote transparency in the communication of the use of recycled materials.