UPM Specialty Papers has announced that its packaging papers have been certified as recyclable according to both European CEPI and US WMU testing methods. All its barrier papers, barrier base papers and flexible packaging papers have successfully passed the new CEPI recyclability test. These papers are technically recyclable in a recycling mill with conventional process according to CEPI-Scorecard version 2.0 (January 2025).
The certified papers according to CEPI method include:
Barrier papers: Asendo, Asendo Pro, Confidio, Confidio Pro.
Barrier base papers: Prego, Solide Lucent.
C1S packaging papers: UniquePack, UniquePack Strong, FlexPack.
The harmonised CEPI recycling test method emulates the most common phases of the industrial processes. It generates parameters that enable the assessment of the recyclability of new types of paper based packaging in recycling mills with conventional process.
‘The CEPI results are strong evidence that the recyclability of our papers is sufficiently robust. Additionally, there is room for converters to boost the performance of our papers with additional coatings, without compromising recyclability,’ said Janne Varvemaa, director, products and technology.
The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which came into force in February 2025, mandates all packaging to be recyclable by 2030. UPM Specialty Papers believes that co-creation is key to advancing sustainable fibre based packaging. By collaborating with the packaging value network, including brands, converters, machine manufacturers, and chemical suppliers, we are able to create innovative and recyclable materials for a variety of end uses.
All its packaging papers are also compatible with the European recyclability method PTS RH 021/97 Cat II and are recyclable in existing fibre recycling streams.
In addition to meeting European recycling requirements, the following packaging papers have been tested and certified for the US market as recyclable according to the WMU SBS-E Recyclability Certificate method:
Asendo, Prego, Solide Lucent, UniquePack, UniquePack Strong and
FlexPack.
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