Guidelines for Use Flashcards

1
Q

How often are aseptic containers assessed for the label “Widely Recyclable”

A

How2Recycle will continue receiving quarterly updates from the Carton Council.

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True or False. How2Recycle continues to pursue data regarding the end market
strength of steel aerosols, aluminum aerosols, and aluminum food cans to
determine whether these packages should be downgraded from Widely Recyclable to
Check Locally in the future.

A

True

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3
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What are the two goals of How2Recycle contracted research into consumer understanding and perceptions of How2Recycle’s four recyclability categories: Widely Recyclable, Check Locally, Not Yet Recyclable, and Store Drop-of?

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1) assess the alignment of the intended label meanings with the perceived messages

2) collect information about consumer recycling behavior

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4
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What resource is available for retailers to participate in collecting PE films?

A

How2Recycle Store Drop-off Resource Kit for Retailers

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5
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Of the brands the How2Recycle program issues on products every day, what percentage include the Store Drop-Off label?

A

10%

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6
Q

True or false. The quality and quantity of data gathered about certain PE film innovations is insufficient to create cutoffs or prescriptive R&D guidance on specific film attributes.

A

True.

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7
Q

When package testing is required, where do they occur? And what protocol test precedes testing?

A

1) APR candidate lab
2) APR compression test

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8
Q

For plastic sortation and reprocessing testing, what three testing protocols are required?

A

1) Critical guidance
2) Benchmark
3) Sortation protocols

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9
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What are the steps to acquire a label from H2R?

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1) Request the label
2) Apply the label to package
3) Submit Proof

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10
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What four items on a label request do members need to include to use a pre-qualified package?

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1) Supplier name
2) Package trade name
3) Pre-qualification letter
4) Modifications or additions

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11
Q

True or false. Uploading quality photos of the package will avoid requests for more information and ensure label accuracy.

A

True

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12
Q

True or false. Sharing your product launch calendar will expedite the label process.

A

True

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13
Q

True or false. When updating a label request or leaving a comment, use the new request function.

A

False. Use resubmit.

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14
Q

What can members use the R&D tool for when developing or updating packaging?

A

To assess a theoretical package’s full
specifications and components.

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15
Q

True or false. Each SKU for a product needs a label request.

A

False. Request a How2Recycle label for every unique
packaging format, not every SKU.

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16
Q

What is the best way to organize label requests to prevent duplicates?

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By lead SKU or package description.

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17
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Which eight (8) components need to be included in label requests?

A

1) Labels
2) Zippers
3) Tamper evident seals
4) Closures
5) Attachments
6) Windows
7) Utensils (i.e, scoop, fork)
8) Lidding films

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18
Q

Why are RFID (radio frequency identification) tags detrimental to plastic recycling?

A

Because of the potential for
contamination from the plastics,
adhesives, and metals used.

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19
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Plastic packages with RFID tags will
be designated Not Yet Recyclable, unless what?

A

The RFID tag has passed the
necessary Association of Plastic
Recyclers (APR) testing protocol(s) at an
APR candidate lab.

20
Q

True or false. Testing is required for all rigid black plastics, including HDPE, PP, and PET.

A

True.

21
Q

What test is required for rigid black plastics?

A

Evaluation of the Near Infrared (NIR) Sorting Potential

22
Q

If the label has received an APR Critical Guidance Recognition (eligibility for more favorable label), what two items needs to be included?

A

Producer and product name.

23
Q

For shrink sleeves, what information is needed for eligibility of a two tile label instructing consumer removal of film?

A

If the sleeve has full length perforation.

24
Q

True or false. How2Recycle may require NIR sortation potential testing for labels that exceed 75% coverage of plastic containers.

A

True.

25
Q

What information is needed about closures and seals?

A

1) If the closure contains any PVC, metal, silicone, or other materials and clarify how consumer uses and separates.

2) Whether the consumer removes closure during use or if it is affixed.

3) If package has tamper sealing.

26
Q

What material composition materials need to be disclosed for PE films?

A

1) Resins
2) Additives and fillers
3) Barrier layers and tie layers
4) Metallic layers and decor
5) Adhesives
6) Coatings
7) Attachments

27
Q

What material composition materials need to be disclosed for paper coatings and additives?

A

1) Additives
2) Coatings
3) Alternative or repulpable coatings
4) Laminates and poly coatings
5) Metallic layers and decor
6) Liners

28
Q

True or false. Fiber packages containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are assigned a Not Yet Recyclable label.

A

True

29
Q

Which fiber packages might contain PFAS?

A

1) Takeout containers
2) Fiber foodservice packaging
3) Molded fiber plates, bowls, and trays
4) Bakery and deli wrap papers
5) Microwaveable popcorn bags

30
Q

What is the consumer preparation rule?

A

If consumers have to take special actions or use tools to recycle a package properly, we will not provide additional instructions.

31
Q

Which package formats fall under the consumer preparation rule and will be designated Not Yet Recyclable?

A

1) Full body shrink wraps without APR critical guidance recognition and full length perforation
2) Hard to remove high coverage paper labels
3) Hard to remove, pressure sensitive, non-label PE labels on PE film without APR critical guidance

32
Q

What are reasons a product may render a package Not Yet Recyclable, even if the packaging is a recyclable material.

A

1) The product has direct contact with a thick, sticky, or oily residue.

2) Classifies as flammable, corrosive, or highly reactive.

3) Has hazard warnings about environmental or human exposure.

33
Q

What are the acceptable color formatting for H2R labels?

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1) Classic (white/black)
2) Inverted (white, single light color)
3) One color (single, solid dark color)
4) Classic on dark (black/white)
5) Faded classic (black w/ lightened shade)

34
Q

What are unacceptable color formatting for an H2R label?

A

1) No label framing
2) No more than two colors
3) No background colors other than transparent, white, lightened shade
4) No invert isolation

35
Q

True or false. Members are required to receive pre-approval form H2R before any digital reference is made.

A

True

36
Q

True or false. Featuring the H2R label in digital format is prohibited.

A

True.

37
Q

True or false. Geographic qualifiers should be easily legible on your package. The qualifier text cannot be smaller than the smallest text in the
How2Recycle label.

A

True

38
Q

Where do members upload a proof?

A

The original request form.

39
Q

Which materials are deemed widely recyclable?

A

1) Clear, transparent blue, and transparent green PET bottles and jars
2) some PET thermoforms
3) HDPE bottles & containers
4) PP bottles and containers
5) Polyethylene (PE) film bags, wraps, pouches and films
6) Certain eligible PE-based packaging
7) steel cans & aerosols; aluminum cans & aerosols
8) aluminum trays
9) aseptic & gable top coated paper cartons
10) glass bottles & containers
11) uncoated paper packaging
12) clay coated paper packaging
13) certain
coatings on paper packaging
14) some molded fiber packaging

40
Q

Which materials are deemed Check Locally?

A

1) LDPE bottles & containers
2) some PET thermoforms
3) colored & opaque PET
4) packaging single-sided plastic laminate on rigid paper packaging

41
Q

Which materials are deemed Not Yet Recyclable?

A

1) Rigid polystyrene (PS)
2) expanded polystyrene (EPS)
3) unsortable black plastic (PET, PP, and rigid PE
4) PE mesh; expanded polyethylene (EPE)
5) PVC
6) multi-layer packaging
7) multi-material packaging
8) double-sided plastic laminate on fiber packaging
9) seals
10) flexible tubes

42
Q

True or false. If members elect to include a RIC on film (not recommended), it may only be in an ASTM equilateral triangle.

A

True

43
Q

What are the three categories to optimize the H2R membership and label implementation?

A

1) Strategize
2) Leverage
3) Monitor

44
Q

How can members keep their packaging portfolio up-to-date to analyze trends?

A

By adding or deactivating SKUs in your label requests to ensure accurate portfolio trends.

45
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A