Glossary
Materials and formats.
Formats and materials, from corrugated board to flexible films, and which recycling stream each one lands in.
8 terms
Biodegradable Plastics (PLA/PHB)
Biodegradable plastics, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), are polymer materials engineered to break down into natural elements under specific biological conditions, offer...
Corrugated Board Shipping Carton
A corrugated board shipping carton is a multi-layered paper-based packaging format featuring at least one fluted layer, widely used for e-commerce deliveries.
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Rigid Packaging
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) rigid packaging is a lightweight, cellular plastic material widely used for shock absorption and thermal insulation.
Marketplace Gatekeeper Liability (EPR)
Marketplace gatekeeper liability refers to environmental rules that hold online platforms legally responsible if their third-party sellers skip compliance obligations.
Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
A Material Recovery Facility is a specialised industrial plant that receives, separates, and prepares mixed waste for recycling.
Mechanical Recycling Process
The mechanical recycling process is the dominant method for managing post-consumer waste, involving the physical sorting, washing, shredding, and melting of discarded packaging to create secondary...
Mono-Material Packaging
Mono-material packaging is constructed entirely from a single material stream, such as pure paper or 1 specific plastic polymer.
Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic
Post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic is material recovered from plastic products that have been used by consumers or businesses and diverted from disposal.