UPM packaging papers achieve recyclability certifications in Europe and the U.S.

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Mar 18, 2025, 05:48 ET

HELSINKI, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UPM Specialty Papers is proud to announce that its packaging papers have been certified as recyclable according to both European CEPI and U.S. WMU testing methods. All UPM 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: UPM Asendo™, UPM Asendo™ Pro, UPM Confidio™, UPM Confidio™ Pro
Barrier base papers: UPM Prego™, UPM Solide™ Lucent
C1S packaging papers: UPM UniquePack™ UPM UniquePack™ Strong, UPM FlexPack™

The harmonized 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," says Janne Varvemaa, Director, Products and Technology, UPM Specialty Papers.

The EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which entered into force in February 2025, mandates all packaging to be recyclable by 2030. At UPM Specialty Papers, we believe 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 UPM's 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 U.S. market as recyclable according to the WMU SBS-E Recyclability Certificate method:

UPM Asendo™
UPM Prego™
UPM Solide™ Lucent
UPM UniquePack™
UPM UniquePack™ Strong
UPM FlexPack™

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For further information please contact:
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