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International Guidelines and Standards
Loop's vision is to align itself with internationally-recognised Standards and Definitions regarding recycled content, laboratory tests and management systems. Here are some that we believe are the most relevant
ISO 14024:2018
Environmental labels and declarations — Type I environmental labelling — Principles and procedures
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Environmental labels and declarations — Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling)
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Environmental labels and declarations — Type III environmental declarations — Principles and procedures
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Regulatory policies and news regarding the circular economy and recycled goods
European Commission Green Glaims
The upcoming law from the European Commission that will apply to all EU Member States regarding voluntary environmental label claims
Visit SiteUnited States Environmental Protection Agency
Recycled Content (ReCon) Tool helping to estimate emboed carbon across the full lifecycle of a product
Visit SiteUnited Kingdom Plastic Packaging Tax
The UK charges an additional tax for plastic packaging that contains less than 30% recycled plastic.
Visit SiteCanada – Environment and Climate Change
Main portal for Government policies and information regarding all environmental issues
Visit SiteAustralia – Recycled Content Traceability
Australia's plan for full traceability of recycled content by 2028.
Visit SiteNew Zealand – Ministry for the Environment
Initiatives and Policies from the Government of New Zealand
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