As a German partner, Rigk GmbH supports the „myRecycledContent“ database, which helps companies to use recycled plastics in packaging. The platform offers certified packaging solutions and promotes the Europe-wide plastics cycle.
The Rigk GmbH is involved as a German partner in the „myRecycledContent“ platform, a initiative that promotes the use of recycled plastic in industrial packaging. supported. The platform serves as a central point of contact for companies looking for packaging with a certified recycled content.
The „myRecycledContent“ platform“ connects suppliers and users of packaging with recycled plastic content and ensures that all listed products have the necessary certifications. Companies can search for suitable packaging solutions free of charge and contact suppliers directly. According to Rigk GmbH, this is an important contribution to the promotion of plastics recycling, which supports the circular economy and minimises the use of plastics. Strengthening sustainability in the packaging industry.
Rigk has been pursuing an approach to plastics recycling for years and relies on National and international co-operations. „myRecycledContent“ is a further step towards a closed plastic cycle. Jan Bauer, Managing Director of Rigk GmbH, emphasises the importance of the platform for the future of the packaging industry. He explains that the initiative helps companies to achieve their sustainability goals and prepare for future legal requirements. From 2030, the European Commission is planning a mandatory recyclate content of 35 per cent in industrial plastic packaging.
In addition to providing packaging solutions, the platform also offers Support with the certification of recyclate applications on. Through PlastCert, a division of Rigk, companies can have their products certified according to RecyClass standards. These certifications include the recyclability, the proportion of recyclate and the recycling process and, according to Konstantin Humm, manager of PlastCert, offer companies the assurance that their packaging meets the highest standards.
„myRecycledContent“ is not only available in Germany, but also available in other European countries. These include Belgium with EPRO member Valipac and France with the company TWIICE. This European cooperation promotes the cross-border exchange of best practices and strengthens the circular economy for plastics.
Source: Rigk
