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.

 

Alphanumeric code: 

 PAP20
Substance: Corrugated fibreboard
Sort: Paper / Cardboard
In use: Cardboard boxes
How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

 

Alphanumeric code: 

 PAP21
  Substance:  Non-corrugated fibreboard
Sort:  Paper / Cardboard
In use:  Corner protectiones, etc.
How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

 

Alphanumeric code: 

 PAP22
  Substance: Non-corrugated fibreboard
Sort: Paper / Cardboard
In use: Fillers, Paper, etc.
How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

 

Alphanumeric code: 

 C/PAP81
  Substance: Non-corrugated Paper and fibreboard/plastic
Sort: Composite
In use: Special cardboard
How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

 

Alphanumeric code: 

 FOR50 
  Substance: Non-corrugated Wood
Sort: Wood
In use: Pallets, other transportations
How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

 

Alphanumeric code: 

 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

 

Alphanumeric code: 

 PP05 
Substance: Non-corrugated Polypropylene
Sort: Plastics
In use: Plastics
How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

 

Alphanumeric code: 

 FE40 
  Substance: Non-corrugated Steel
Sort: Metals
In use: Met iron clamp
How to recycle: Please check your local municipal guidelines

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

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