SIST EN 13440:2003
(Main)Packaging - Rate of recycling - Definition and method of calculation
Packaging - Rate of recycling - Definition and method of calculation
This draft European Standard establishes a methodology for the calculation of the rate of recycling of packaging and packaging material. Note: The packaging supply chain also use other ratios in the management of their operations. The flow diagrams used in the methodology set out in this draft Standard can be used in the evaluation of such other ratios and examples are given.
Verpackung - Recyclingrate - Definition und Berechnungsverfahren
Mit diesem Europäischen Norm-Entwurf wird eine Methodik zur Berechnung der Recyclingrate von Packstoffen und Packmitteln geschaffen. Anmerkung: In der Wertschöpfungskette der Verpackungswirtschaft werden auch andere Verhältnisse/Quotienten für das Management iher (Teil-)Operationen angewandt. Die Stoffflußdiagramme, die in der in diesem Norm-Entwurf beschriebenen Methodik angewandt werden, können auch zur Bewertung anderer Verhältnisgrößen genutzt werden (Beispiele werden gegeben).
Emballage - Taux de recyclage - Définition et méthode de calcul
La présente Norme européenne établit une méthode de calcul du taux de recyclage des emballages et des matériaux d'emballages.
NOTE La chaîne d'approvisionnement des emballages utilise également d'autres ratios pour la gestion des opérations portant sur les emballages. Il est possible d'évaluer ces ratios à l'aide des schémas des flux utilisés dans la méthode définie dans la présente Norme européenne. Des exemples sont donnés dans cette norme.
Embalaža – Stopnja recikliranja – Definicija in način izračuna
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2003
- Technical Committee
- EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Sep-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Sep-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2003
Overview
EN 13440:2003 (CEN) - "Packaging - Rate of recycling - Definition and method of calculation" defines a standardized methodology to calculate the rate of recycling for packaging and packaging materials. Published by CEN in 2003, the standard supports consistent reporting and compliance with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC). It uses a material-flow approach and flow diagrams (based on EN 13437) to define measurement points, numerator/denominator rules and treatment of cross‑border flows.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and purpose: Establishes a methodology for calculating the packaging recycling rate; applicable to material groups (aluminium, glass, paper & board, plastics, steel, wood) and any subgroup where flow-chart data are available.
- Flow-diagram approach: Uses a general flow chart (Figure 1) to define measurement points for inputs to recycling processes - the principle foundation for the calculation.
- Rate equation: The recycling rate is an input-based ratio (numerator/denominator) using flows defined on the chart:
- Numerator: quantity of used packaging collected and supplied for recycling (including material and organic recycling where relevant).
- Denominator: quantity of packaging placed on the market and used for the first time (includes one-way and new reusable packaging introduced into use).
- Measurement rules:
- Rates are defined for stated geographic boundaries and time periods; numerator and denominator must be coincident in time.
- Units: weight over the specified time period.
- Include exports of used packaging for recycling (unless legislation specifies otherwise); exclude imported packaging waste recycled domestically.
- Exclude production scrap from primary production and converting/filling/packing/distribution scrap.
- Include relevant reuse recovery at end-of-life.
- Annex A: Demonstrates how the flow diagram can be used to calculate other useful ratios, e.g., packaging material recycling rate and packaging conversion capability.
Practical applications and who uses it
EN 13440 is practical for:
- Packaging manufacturers and converters tracking compliance and material flows.
- Recycling and waste-management companies reporting quantities supplied to material recovery.
- Compliance officers and regulators verifying progress against EU targets (94/62/EC).
- Environmental consultants and sustainability teams calculating recycling performance and designing improvement measures.
- Industry associations and auditors standardizing data collection and benchmarking.
Use EN 13440 to ensure consistent, auditable recycling-rate calculations, support policy compliance, and inform operational decisions in packaging design, collection and recycling systems.
Related standards and references
- EN 13437 - packaging/material recycling flow charts and process descriptions
- EN 13193 - packaging and the environment: terminology
- EN 13427 - requirements for European packaging standards use
- EN 13439 - rate of energy recovery - definition and calculation
- EU Directive 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste; Commission Decision 97/138/EC (database formats)
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13440:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Packaging - Rate of recycling - Definition and method of calculation". This standard covers: This draft European Standard establishes a methodology for the calculation of the rate of recycling of packaging and packaging material. Note: The packaging supply chain also use other ratios in the management of their operations. The flow diagrams used in the methodology set out in this draft Standard can be used in the evaluation of such other ratios and examples are given.
This draft European Standard establishes a methodology for the calculation of the rate of recycling of packaging and packaging material. Note: The packaging supply chain also use other ratios in the management of their operations. The flow diagrams used in the methodology set out in this draft Standard can be used in the evaluation of such other ratios and examples are given.
SIST EN 13440:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.50 - Recycling; 55.020 - Packaging and distribution of goods in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13440:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 94/62/EC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verpackung - Recyclingrate - Definition und BerechnungsverfahrenEmballage - Taux de recyclage - Définition et méthode de calculPackaging - Rate of recycling - Definition and method of calculation55.020Pakiranje in distribucija blaga na splošnoPackaging and distribution of goods in general13.030.50RecikliranjeRecyclingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13440:2003SIST EN 13440:2003en01-september-2003SIST EN 13440:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13440May 2003ICS 13.030.50; 55.040English versionPackaging - Rate of recycling - Definition and method ofcalculationEmballage - Taux de recyclage - Définition et méthode decalculVerpackung - Recyclingrate - Definition undBerechnungsverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 March 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13440:2003 ESIST EN 13440:2003
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