PCR PLANNING CHECKLIST Use this checklist to evaluate your brand’s current packaging strategy. REGULATORY ☐ We know which states and PCR requirements apply to our products. ☐ We've identified upcoming recycled-content requirements. ☐ We've reviewed applicable exemptions. ☐ We've considered whether our current packaging specification will meet future requirements. MATERIAL ☐ We've identified the appropriate plastic material. ☐ We've evaluated available PCR percentages. ☐ We've discussed available material grades with our packaging supplier. APPEARANCE & PERFORMANCE ☐ We've established our acceptable appearance requirements. ☐ We've determined how important product visibility is. ☐ We've considered structural and processing requirements. ☐ We've trialed the selected PCR specification where appropriate. SUPPLY CHAIN ☐ We've confirmed PCR material availability. ☐ We've evaluated supply consistency. ☐ We've considered our expected volume requirements. ☐ We've developed a plan for future increases in PCR requirements. COST & COMPLIANCE ☐ We've compared PCR and virgin resin costs. ☐ We've evaluated applicable EPR considerations. ☐ We've considered the total cost of the packaging solution.
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