Recycled plastic bags, with GRS and EN15343 certifications, TC and supporting documents available

The introduction of recycled material supply chain standards has become inevitable. Themes such as the recycling and reuse of production materials and the promotion of a circular economy for environmental protection are constantly being raised and emphasized, and Certifications such as GRS (Global Recycled Standard) and EN15343 focus on recycled content, social and environmental practices, and chemical use throughout the supply chain, making this standard a focal point for recycled supply chains.

What is recycled plastic, and what are PCR plastic bags and PIR plastic bags ？ PCR plastic bags 、 PIR plastic bags What are their uses? Why switch to PCR plastic bags 、 PIR plastic bags ？

Many European and American countries have introduced new tax regulations on plastic packaging bags, with a plastic tax imposed on products with less than 30% recycled content. These new tax regulations are also intended to stimulate higher levels of plastic waste recycling and collection, diverting it from landfills or incineration, representing a more environmentally friendly measure.

In internationally recognized global recycling standards GRS and EN15343 certifications clearly state that only pre-consumer recycled polybag (PIR) and post-consumer recycled polybag (PCR) materials are considered recycled content. Therefore, 30% recycled, 50% recycled, 100% recycled refers to the percentage of recycled material by weight in the product or packaging.

Post-consumer recycled plastic bags ( post-consumer recycled polybag), are made from plastic collected through recycling channels from households or commercial, industrial, and organizational institutions after use by the end user, and which cannot be used for its original purpose. This includes plastic returned from the logistics and distribution chain, such as used food and daily chemical packaging, household goods, appliances, automotive dismantling, waste bottles, and jumbo bags.

PIR plastic bags, or pre-consumer recycled polybags, are materials diverted from waste streams during the manufacturing process. This excludes the reuse of certain materials, such as rework, regrinding, or residues generated during processing and reused in the same process; that is, plastic bags that are recycled without being consumed by consumers.

In summary, PCR and PIR plastic bags are bags certified by GRS and EN15343, or recyclable bags, meaning they meet customer requirements, achieve internationally recognized environmental standards, and are truly recyclable and reusable bags, representing an important product in environmentally friendly packaging.

The Transaction Certificate (TC) is an important document proving the recyclability of materials. The TC is also an important way for institutions to oversee the entire supply chain's compliance with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). The TC will also contain specific information such as the recycled content and weight of the product.

TC Certificate Application Steps:

Raw materials must have a TC certificate. Starting with the raw materials, relevant records such as contracts, incoming materials, and invoices are needed to apply for a TC certificate. During production, a complete mass balance sheet must be recorded, which is a record of the production and flow of all GRS materials. With the above information, plus relevant records and invoices for finished product shipment, these are compiled and submitted to the certification body's system to apply for a TC certificate.

EN15343 certification is a commonly used recyclable certification in the EU. Shunxingyuan Packaging's EN15343 certification has the ENAC mark and is recognized by most EU countries and organizations. For products using EN15343 certified recyclable plastic bags, production must strictly follow the recycled percentage stated in the certificate. The factory must maintain a mass balance sheet and ensure that finished products match raw materials. Providing raw material information (signed and sealed), finished product shipment information (signed and sealed), pro forma invoice (signed and sealed), and certificate to customs can verify the environmental attributes of the recyclable plastic bags.

Shunxingyuan Packaging produces GRS and EN15343 certified recycled plastic bags with various bag styles, transparency, powder-free, easy opening, recyclability, and clear and durable printing. Shunxingyuan Packaging's GRS certification covers various recycled material percentages, including 30% RECYCLED, 50% RECYCLED, 70% RECYCLED, and 100% RECYCLED, and many materials such as LDPE, HDPE, PPE, CPE, PP, MDPE, EVA, OPP, and PET. Various bag styles are also available, including adhesive bags, gusset bags, zipper bags, bellows bags, flat bags, vacuum bags, wire bags, hook bags, button bags, header bags, and paperboard bags, meeting the requirements of different customers for recycled plastic bags.