RecyClass welcomes hubergroup

The specialty chemicals company hubergroup has become a Platinum Member of RecyClass, Europe's leading initiative for plastics recyclability, which gives it a place in the initiative's committees, working groups and strategic discussions on recyclable packaging.

A key focus of its involvement is contributing to the continuous improvement of the RecyClass Design for Recycling Guidelines, particularly on printing inks, coatings, adhesives and other packaging components. hubergroup also says it is committed to developing and evaluating approaches that improve compatibility with existing recycling processes.

It takes part in several RecyClass bodies: the Advisory Board, the PO Films Technical Committee, the Decoration Task Force and the Industrial Packaging Task Force, as well as dedicated working groups on adhesives and printing inks. By working with recyclers, packaging producers, converters and other stakeholders, it says it contributes to tackling shared challenges and advancing industry knowledge.

'The transition to a circular economy requires common standards and close cooperation across industries. As a Platinum Member of RecyClass, we are strengthening our commitment to helping shape the future framework for recyclable packaging and supporting our customers in meeting evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements,' said Premal Desai, CEO of hubergroup.

'Through our active participation in RecyClass committees and working groups, we contribute our expertise in inks, coatings and adhesives to the ongoing development of Design for Recycling guidelines,' added Silke Siebeneiker, chief sustainability officer at hubergroup. 'Working alongside partners across the value chain enables us to address recyclability challenges collaboratively and develop approaches that support effective recycling processes.'