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Packaging parts

Number of units: Enter the number of packaging units of the same shape and material contained in the product.
Shape: Enter the shape name listed in the recycling instructions if they are available, or select a shape.
Material: Enter the specific material if it can be determined (a material code inside a triangle can often be found on packaging parts), or a generic material (for instance plastic or metal) if you are unsure.
Recycling: Enter recycling instructions only if they are listed on the product.
Weight of one empty unit: Remove any remaining food and wash and dry the packaging part before weighting. If possible, use a scale with 0.1g or 0.01g precision.
Quantity of product contained per unit: Enter the net weight or net volume and indicate the unit (for example g or ml).

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→ List all packaging parts separated by a comma or line feed, with their amount (e.g. 1 or 6) type (e.g. bottle, box, can), material (e.g. plastic, metal, aluminium) and if available their size (e.g. 33cl) and recycling instructions.

→ Try to be as specific as possible. For plastic, please indicate if it is opaque or transparent, colored, PET or PEHD.

→ Data from this field will be combined with any data provided for each packaging part. It is possible to provide one or the other, or both.

Examples: 1 plastic film to discard, 1 FSC carboard box to recycle, 6 1.5L transparent PET plastic bottles to recycle, 6 colored opaque plastic caps, 12 33cl aluminium cans