Guide to the identification and classification of packaging materials
based on Commission Decision 97/129/ECTypes of packaging and their classification
| Packaging | Used material | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden pallets, protections, boxes and crates | FOR 50 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality |  |
| Plastic pallets (potato peelers and mussel washers) | PP 5 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality |  |
| Boxes and protective corners in corrugated cardboard | PAP 20 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality Reduce the volume by breaking down boxes |  |
| Polystyrene protections and corners | PS 6 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality |  |
| Polyethylene foam protections and corners | LDPE 4 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality |  |
| Foam protective cushions (e.g. 'Instapack', 'Foamplus', etc.) | >HDPE+PUR< 7 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality |  |
| Transparent plastic protective bags | LDPE 4 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality | |
| Plastic straps | PP 5 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality | |
| Bubble wrap | LDPE 4 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality | |
| Stretch film | LDPE 4 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality | |
| Packing tape | PP 5 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality | |
| Packing tape (made from recycled materials) | PET 01 Differentiated waste collection Check the provisions of your municipality |  |