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Recycled Plastic Grades Explained

An explainer on how recycled plastic grades are described — by polymer, source, form, colour and quality level.

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ForBuyers decoding recyclate grade descriptions
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What it is

Recycled Plastic Grades Explained

This guide decodes the language of recyclate grades, covering polymer type, post-consumer versus post-industrial source, form, colour sorting and quality indicators, so buyers can interpret offers accurately.

How we deliver

How we handle it, step by step

01Polymer & code

Identify the polymer and resin code.

02Source & form

Note the source stream and physical form.

03Colour & quality

Understand colour sorting and quality indicators.

04Compare

Use these to compare offers on a like basis.

What's included

Your deliverables

Grade-descriptor explainer
Comparison checklist
Interpretation guidance, confirmed per enquiry
FAQ

Recycled Plastic Grades Explained — questions we get

What does a grade name tell me?

Typically the polymer, source, form, colour and quality level — the basis for comparing offers.

Are grades standardised?

Descriptions vary between suppliers, so clarifying parameters is important before comparing.

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