Learning nuggets: Certification made easy – certification systems for plastic products

Whether fossil-based or bio-based, plastics are an integral part of our everyday lives. At the same time, demands for transparency, environmental compatibility and credible proof of sustainability are growing.

This learning unit provides a concise and practical overview of the certification systems that play a role in the plastics sector and how they differ in terms of their objectives and significance. A distinction is made between holistic labels, which evaluate products comprehensively, and systems that specifically certify individual properties such as bio-based content or biodegradability.

This section takes a closer look at what is meant by biodegradability, the different types of degradability, and what the bio-based content of a plastic actually means.

In addition, it shows which chain-of-custody models exist and how they ensure the traceability of material flows along the value chain. This makes it clear how certifications not only evaluate product properties, but also ensure the credibility of supply chains.

The asynchronous learning unit thus offers a practical introduction to a topic that is equally important for research, industry and end users.

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