A Major Leap for Circularity: The Finalized Recyclability Evaluation Protocol
Building on the beta release from December 2022, the newly finalised Recyclability Evaluation Protocol is the result of extensive collaboration and input from over 100 stakeholders across the fibre-based packaging value chain. This milestone marks a major leap forward in the industry’s journey toward circularity, equipping businesses with a comprehensive, science-backed tool to assess and enhance the recyclability of their packaging.

Now part of the 4evergreen toolbox, this protocol stands as a cornerstone resource – offering clear, data-driven guidance to help companies improve packaging design, meet regulatory expectations, and strengthen their sustainability strategies. With an industry-wide harmonised and standardised approach, it provides practical solutions for advancing a truly circular economy.

But the journey doesn’t stop here. As we look ahead to 2025, the next steps for refining and evolving the protocol are already mapped out, ensuring ongoing innovation and collaboration. With each iteration, we move closer to perfecting circularity in fibre-based packaging – turning ambition into action, one breakthrough at a time.

See the new Protocol here