Bring Your Sustainability Full Circle

GreenCircle Recycled Content Certification

 

GreenCircle’s Recycled Content certification demonstrates an organization’s commitment to reuse materials in an effort to support circular economy as well as reduce their reliance on virgin materials.

The Recycled Content certification was developed to evaluate the source of the recycled content raw materials to determine their pre-and post-consumer designations.

GreenCircle will certify the total percent (by weight) of the recycled content materials being used to manufacture the product in accordance with internationally accepted definitions (as defined in ISO 14021).

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • “Our GreenCircle certifications have opened multiple doors for us to acquire new business. The GreenCircle certification is widely recognized among our customers, and it is a great selling tool for us."

    - Kevin Cronin, Vice President, Sustainability and R&D

  • "GreenCircle’s detail-oriented staff worked closely with Aaron Industries as we expanded our line of FDA (NOL) food contact materials. Working together we met and overcame many challenges. GreenCircle’s reasonably priced services ensured that these projects were completed on time and within budget.”

    - Peter A. Angelini, Energy and Environmental Consultant

  • "We selected GreenCircle because of their genuine interest in our company, their attention to detail and ease of communication throughout the process. I would highly recommend GreenCircle to anyone interested in backing up post-consumer content claims."

    — Ron Moore, Product Vice President

  • "We are proud that our products have achieved GreenCircle certifications, verifying our strict processing standards and confirming the environmental sustainability of our materials to our customers and community stakeholders.”

    - Chris Magnus, President

  • “GreenCircle’s auditing process allows our customers the confidence that the sustainable materials Birch offers are certified and third-party verified.”

    - Rob Lang, President and CEO

GreenCircle is recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for receiving 3rd Party PCR Certification.

Why Certify Recycled Content Claims

Demonstrates Brand Integrity

GreenCircle has always certified on a per plant, per product basis because this is the most accurate way to reflect the sustainability of a product and assure accountability.

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Builds Consumer Trust

Companies who take the extra step to obtain GreenCircle certification are not only ensuring that their claim is valid, they are also setting the standard for transparency in their industry.

Meets Sustainable Purchasing Requirments

Many entities require third-party certifications to verify that claims are accurate. GreenCircle certification can ensure that you meet these sustainable purchasing requirements.

Establishes Competitive Advantage

GreenCircle certification provides tangible proof to consumers and gives companies an edge over competitors who have unsubstantiated claims.

Drives Continuous Improvement

Your initial GreenCircle Recycled Content certification serves as a baseline for driving continuous improvement towards your goals.

64%

of Americans support third-party certifications, which provide more credibility and trust of recycled-content claims.

- American Chemistry Council

Data Requirements

Product bill of material/recipe.

A recycled content certification or an attestation from each recycled content raw material supplier, verifying the pre- and post-consumer content.

12 months of data of total production and raw material usage for the manufacturing of the product.

List and contact information of current recycled content material suppliers and sample purchase orders.

GreenCircle will conduct a virtual or in-person site visit to administer an audit of the manufacturing facility and suppliers.

Resources

Educational Download

Recycled Content: The Truth About
Third-Party Certification

Educational Download

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Recycled Content

Podcast

Consumer Perception: How to Craft a Credible Sustainability Message in a Complex Market with Suzanne Shelton from Shelton Group

Podcast

How Your Company Can Help Solve the Ocean Plastic Problem

Podcast

Designing Recyclable Packaging with Steve Alexander from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)

Contact Us to Learn More

 
 
 

Ryan Heins
Account Manager

Email: Ryan@GreenCircleCertified.com
Office Phone: 610-569-1047 x115