These certifications establish specific requirements for the traceability and analysis of recycled plastics, ensuring that the recycled material used in the production of new resins and flakes is fully verifiable from its origin to its final transformation
At Enka, we reaffirmed our commitment to sustainability and circular economy by obtaining two key certifications that guarantee the traceability of our recycled products: NTC 6632:2022 and UNE EN 15343:2008, an European standard and reference in the sector. These recognitions certify that our post-consumer recycled PET resins and flakes come from 100% recycled materials and that our transformation process meets the highest standards of quality and traceability.
What do these certifications mean and why are they important?
The global market is increasingly demanding more transparency in the value chain of recycled materials, ensuring that products meet demanding environmental and regulatory criteria. Obtaining these certifications ratifies the quality of our recycling management and positions us as a benchmark company in the region.
UNE EN 15343:2008 is an internationally recognized European standard that certifies traceability, analysis and mass balance in plastic recycling processes; NTC 6632:2022 is an adoption of this standard for the Colombian context. By having these certifications, our recycling process not only complies with local standards, but is also homologated for other regions, allowing us to expand our presence in global markets and ensure compliance with international standards in the recycled plastics industry.
The main objective of these standards is to establish specific requirements for the traceability and analysis of recycled plastics, ensuring that the recycled material used in the production of new resins and flakes is fully verifiable from its origin to its final transformation. These certifications guarantee that the processes comply with rigorous criteria for identification, control, analysis and documentation of the recycled raw material, providing greater confidence to our customers and partners.
These certifications not only represent an important milestone for Enka, but also generate multiple benefits for the industry and the environment:
- Greater confidence and transparency: Our customers can be certain that our products have traceable and certified recycled material, which facilitates their adoption in industries with high sustainability standards, such as packaging.
- Contribution to the circular economy: By ensuring that our recycled PET resins and flakes come from verified sources, we promote a more responsible production model in which plastics have infinite lives and are not disposed of in landfills or natural ecosystems.
- Compliance with international standards: UNE EN 15343:2008 certification is widely recognized in global markets, enabling us to further strengthen our presence in the industry and expand our sustainable solutions offering internationally.
- Reducing environmental impact: By increasing traceability and promoting the use of recycled material in new products, we actively contribute to reducing our carbon footprint and making efficient use of resources.
This important achievement is the result of the effort and commitment of our entire team, which works every day to develop innovative solutions to promote the circular economy. At Enka, we remain committed to the transformation of PET bottles through recycling and offering sustainable solutions for the industry.
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