Glossary
Materials and formats.
Formats and materials, from corrugated board to flexible films, and which recycling stream each one lands in.
7 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, while...
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.
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 one specific plastic polymer.
Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic
Post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic is material recovered from packaging and products already used by consumers or businesses, reprocessed into secondary raw material for new packaging.