Plastics and packaging

We offer a credible sustainability certification standard for products linked to recycled and bio-based plastic. ISCC PLUS certification covers both chemical and mechanical recycling. By replacing fossil-based feedstocks with recycled or renewable raw materials, companies can significantly reduce plastic waste and limit the extraction of finite natural resources.

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Plastics and Packaging

Closing the loop: the case for acircular economy

A circular economy aims to minimise waste by promoting sustainable design, durability, recycling, and the use of renewable resources. We support the transition to a circular economy with the ISCC PLUS certification system designed to validate sustainability characteristics of alternative feedstocks.

ISCC PLUS

Certification for voluntary markets

ISCC PLUS is the leading sustainability certification system for the circular economy and bioeconomy with 6,000+ certificates.

Key benefits

Key benefits of an ISCC PLUS certification

 

ISCC PLUS covers all materials linked to recycled or renewable feedstocks.

 

Established traceability and chain-of-custody methods: mass balance, physical segregation and controlled blending.

 

Third-party verified claims. Certified finished goods for end-consumers can bear the ISCC on-product logos.

Market and policy drivers

Policy and voluntary frameworks are accelerating the shift to alternative materials.

01

Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets out the requirements for packaging placed on the EU market, including rules on packaging waste management and prevention.

02

Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive

The Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive aims to prevent and reduce the environmental impacts of disposable plastic products, with a particular focus on marine ecosystems and human health.

03

Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) & GHG Protocol

Aligning supply chains with verified emission reduction targets and transparent carbon accounting frameworks.

Climate Pledge Friendly Programme

Looking to sell ISCC-certified or licensed products on Amazon?

The collaboration between ISCC PLUS and the Climate Pledge Friendly Programme on Amazon promotes supply chain transparency and credibility toward end consumers. It lets consumers digitally discover and shop for third-party certified finished goods.

Our recognitions

Recognised by leading standards

 

ISCC PLUS is recognised by regulatory bodies and international frameworks, such as the Korean Post-consumer Plastic Recycled Content Labeling Policy or the Dutch Green Deal “green certificates” for sustainable biomass in chemical products and plastics.

More circular markets

Explore how ISCC PLUS, as well as our other schemes, can support your journey towards more sustainable circular applications across markets.