Recycled Content Certification

Stay compliant with California and European laws. Give your clients the proof they’re asking for.

Why It Matters

Are your clients asking for this?

Retailers, regulators, and consumers want more than promises — they want proof.

  • California SB 54 requires producers to cut plastic waste and use verified recycled content.

  • SB 343 restricts misleading recyclability claims.

  • The EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation and Single-Use Plastics Directive are setting ambitious recycled content targets.

Without independent certification, your claims risk being flagged as greenwashing.

What We Offer

The following certifications can verify your claims, demonstrate compliance, and give your clients confidence that your packaging meets the highest standards.

Audit Readiness

As an optional pre-assessment phase, this service allows you to submit a minimal amount of initial information and receive a Audit Readiness Assessment Score based on GreenCircle’s audit plan.

Recycled Content

Recycled content is comprised of pre-consumer and/or post-consumer material that is used as a raw material in the manufacturing of products.

Waste Diversion from Landfill

Waste Diversion from Landfill demonstrates your commitment to the responsible management of end-of-life materials. GreenCircle will validate a percentage of waste a company or manufacturing facility diverts from landfill.

Why Certify Recycled Content Claims

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Builds Consumer Trust

Companies who take the extra step to obtain GreenCircle certification are not only ensuring that their claim is valid, they are also setting the standard for transparency in their industry.

Meet CA & EU Regulations with Confidence

Stay ahead of evolving laws in California and Europe by backing your packaging claims with independent, third-party verification.

Establishes Competitive Advantage

GreenCircle certification provides tangible proof to consumers and gives companies an edge over competitors who have unsubstantiated claims.

GreenCircle is recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for receiving 3rd Party PCR Certification.

See Who’s Certified

Join leading companies in the plastics industry who already trust GreenCircle Certification.

Know Your Impact, Show Your Impact

Bring visibility and credibility to your sustainability efforts with robust third-party certification.