With the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), recyclability, material composition, and the use of recycled materials are becoming increasingly important. Manufacturers and retailers are faced with the question of how to evaluate existing packaging and make targeted improvements.
At the Interzero Plastics Innovations Competence Center in Lenart near Maribor, we combine research with practical materials testing and development. A technical facility for pilot-scale process testing and two analytical laboratories ensure the chemical, physical, mechanical, and thermal characterization of plastics. Tests conducted within the accredited scope are performed in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
The range of services extends from packaging analyses and recyclability assessments to customized recycled material formulations and the testing of recycling processes. This provides companies with a technical foundation for making material decisions, identifying opportunities for optimization, and evaluating new applications for recycled plastics.
One example is a patented mechanical process used to recycle HDPE from used lightweight packaging for new applications, such as bottles for laundry detergents and cleaning products.
For our licensing clients, this expertise opens up additional opportunities: Beyond ensuring compliance with legal requirements, we assist them with questions regarding recyclability and packaging optimization.
Want to learn more?
Discover the Center of Excellence for Recycled Plastics in Lenart near Maribor and learn more about the latest developments in plastics recycling in an interview with Dr. Manica Ulcnik-Krump.
Would you like to know how you can improve the recyclability of your packaging, make targeted use of recycled plastics, or prepare for the requirements of the PPWR? Our experts would be happy to advise you: zerowaste@interzero.at
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About Interzero:
Interzero is one of the leading service providers in the field of closing product, material, and logistics loops, as well as an innovation leader in plastics recycling with the largest sorting capacity in Europe. Guided by the principle of “zero waste solutions,” the company supports over 80,000 customers across Europe in the responsible management of recyclable materials, thereby helping them improve their own sustainability performance and conserve primary resources. With approximately 2,000 employees, the company generates revenue of nearly one billion euros. According to Fraunhofer UMSICHT, Interzero’s recycling activities are projected to save over 900,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases and more than 7.2 million metric tons of primary raw materials in 2025 alone, compared to primary production.
For more information, visit www.interzero.at
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