There is an obligation to use alphanumeric codes as defined in decision 97/129/EC to identify packaging materials for B2B and B2C (Dlgs 3/09/2020). Hexagon and all their suppliers have to ensure that their packaging material fulfills this obligation. Details to be found here:

Access to the European Union law

Benefits of the marking 

The recycling code gives information about easy identification and correct recycling of the packaging material. Hexagon supports the overall sustainability by enabling proper recycling of the packaging material. 

 

Which packaging material needs to be marked

All packaging materials which can be separated manually needs to be marked with the alphanumeric codes. Below are some typical examples which are in use by Hexagon.

 

three black clockwise arrows in triangle formation with PAP and 20 notation

PAP20

  • Substance: Corrugated fibreboard
  • Sort: Paper / Cardboard
  • In use: Cardboard boxes
  • How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

PAP21

  • Substance: Non-Corrugated fibreboard
  • Sort: Paper / Cardboard
  • In use: Corner protections, etc
  • How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

PAP22

  • Substance: Non-Corrugated fibreboard
  • Sort: Paper / Cardboard
  • In use: Fillers, Paper, etc
  • How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

C/PAP81

  • Substance: Non-corrugated Paper and fibreboard/plastic
  • Sort: Composite
  • In use: Special cardboard
  • How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

FOR50

  • Substance: Non-corrugated Wood
  • Sort: Wood
  • In use: Pallets, other transportations
  • How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

LDPE04

  • Substance: Non-corrugated Low density polyethylene
  • Sort: Plastics
  • In use: Plastic bag (pink, visible), etc.
  • How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

PP05

  • Substance: Non-corrugated polyethylene
  • Sort: Plastics
  • In use: Plastics
  • How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

Further questions

If you have any questions about updating the marking of the packaging, do not hesitate to contact our Product Compliance Team at product.compliance.geo@hexagon.com