Plastic

Small-format Plastic — EPR Packaging Material Guide

Small-format plastic covers very small components that may be difficult to capture or recycle, such as samples, tiny caps, and applicators.

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What is Small-format Plastic?

Small-format plastic covers very small components that may be difficult to capture or recycle, such as samples, tiny caps, and applicators.

Common uses

Sample sachetsMini capsApplicatorsTravel-size containers

EPR Classification

Use where reporting programs separate small-format plastics from regular resin categories.

Recyclability: Small size can make otherwise recyclable resins non-recoverable in sorting systems.

Recycled content: Track PCR only when explicitly stated by supplier documentation.

Common Packaging Formats

Format	Typical weight	Common products
Sample pack	0.2-3g	Beauty samples
Mini closure	0.5-4g	Travel-size items

How to Document Small-format Plastic

• Ask suppliers for resin type, resin identification code, component weight, PCR percentage, and additives.
• Request separate weights for closures, pumps, liners, labels, and decorations.
• Do not report all plastics as one category; resin-specific classification is usually required.

Often Confused With

PPOther Plastic

Use supplier source text and evidence files to avoid material misclassification. When the material is uncertain, flag it for review rather than guessing.