Polymer Identification Code

Polymers are specifically different from each other, performing differently - so for recycling, their technical integrity must be maintained. Furthermore, where the polymer logo is not present, it is much more likey in South Africa that the spent / waste item, will end up in landfill and that's just not an acceptable option anymore. We need to recover as much as we can for recycling or energy recover. It is for this reason that Retailers need to insist that their packaging bears the polymer logo.

As part of the "Extended Producer Responsibility" as defined in the new DEAT Waste Management Bill, the packaging industry needs to be proactive and ensure that the recycle logo appears on all products.

What are the polymer logos?

Download the Polymer Identification Code and start doing your bit to protect our over-burdened planet!

Why a Polymer Identification Code?