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Recycled Content Claims Explained

A guide to making accurate, defensible recycled-content claims and avoiding greenwashing risk.

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ForMarketers and compliance teams making recycled claims
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Recycled Content Claims Explained

This guide explains how recycled-content claims are defined, calculated and substantiated, referencing standards such as ISO 14021 and certification schemes so claims stay accurate and non-misleading.

How we deliver

How we handle it, step by step

01Define the claim

State clearly what the claim covers.

02Substantiate

Base it on documented, verifiable content.

03Align to standards

Follow ISO 14021 and scheme definitions.

04Word carefully

Phrase specifically to avoid misleading interpretation.

What's included

Your deliverables

Claim-definition guidance
Substantiation checklist
Wording guidance, confirmed per enquiry
FAQ

Recycled Content Claims Explained — questions we get

What makes a claim misleading?

Vague, unqualified or unsubstantiated statements — claims should be specific and backed by evidence.

Do I need certification to claim recycled content?

Not always, but documented substantiation is essential, and certification strengthens credibility.

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