Sustainable products
a new cycle for plastics
Plastics made with recycled waste and renewable raw material and produced in an economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally safe way can be considered sustainable products.
Preserve material value for as long as possible
The circular economy keeps materials and products in use for as long as possible. Recycled raw material returns to production, reducing pressure on natural resources and maintaining material value.
Material value
Preserve material and resource value for as long as possible.
Return waste
Return waste to the production cycle after appropriate preparation.
Reuse
Use recycled and renewable raw material to create new products.
From waste — back into the production cycle
A circular approach reduces the dependence of plastics production on virgin fossil feedstock and keeps resources in economic circulation.
Six interconnected benefits
The use of recycled plastic waste and renewable raw material, combined with economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally safe production, provides the basis for classifying products as sustainable.
Protection of the environment
Using plastic waste keeps it in the production cycle and reduces the consumption of natural resources.
Lower carbon footprint
Recycled and renewable sources can reduce the carbon footprint and help mitigate climate change.
Economic efficiency
Improved profitability and lower exposure to fluctuations in the prices of primary raw materials.
Quality and safety
High-quality, functional and safe products that meet applicable requirements.
Reuse and repair
Products can serve longer and be designed for repeated use, repair and high-quality recycling.
Responsible production
Production and supply are managed within systems that comply with applicable requirements.
Environmental · economic · social
Environmental
Return plastic waste to the production cycle, reduce natural-resource consumption, use renewable raw material and lower the carbon footprint.
Economic
Improve profitability, protect against price fluctuations for primary raw materials and produce efficient products suitable for repeated use.
Social
Provide quality, functional and safe products while meeting applicable labour, environmental, industrial and fire-safety requirements.
A sustainable product is not just about composition
Production and supply of plastics using recycled and renewable raw material are carried out within management systems.
Such systems provide for compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements relating to labour rights, environmental protection, industrial safety and fire safety.
Ready to demonstrate the sustainability of your production?
Start with an application and review the SURIUN requirements, criteria and documents.
Sustainable product claims should be supported by documented information, traceability and a management system that controls relevant characteristics throughout the supply chain.