What is BS EN 15344 about?
BS EN 15344 discusses recycling conditions for plastics. BS EN 15344 defines a method of specifying delivery conditions for polyethylene (PE) recyclates. BS EN 15344 gives the most important characteristics and associated test methods for assessing PE recyclates intended for use in the production of semi-finished/finished products.
BS EN 15344 is intended to support parties involved in the use of PE recyclates obtained by mechanical recycling to agree on specifications for specific and generic applications.
Note 1: BS EN 15344 is applicable without prejudice to any existing legislation.
Note 2: BS EN 15344 does not cover the characterization of plastics wastes.
Who is BS EN 15344 for?
BS EN 15344 on PE recycling characterization is useful for:
- Recycling and waste management facilities
- Buyers of recycled PE
Why should you use BS EN 15344?
With growing awareness of the environmental impact of consumerism, some efforts are being made to minimize this impact. Recycling waste is one such effort. Plastic recycling is the reprocessing of plastic waste into new and useful products. Mechanical recycling of PE involves remelting and reforming used plastic into new items. Recycling PE by way of mechanical recycling is intended to save resources, while minimizing harmful emissions into the environment.
PE plastics waste originates from different types and grades of PE containing additives to modify characteristics. Due to this a method of specifying delivery conditions for PE recyclates is required. In addition, quality assurance by the you as a supplier, gives the purchaser confidence in the product. BS EN 15344 on PE recycling characterization functions as a guide for the supplier and buyer to agree on what constitutes product quality.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15344:2021 supersedes EN 15344:2007. BS EN 15344:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 15344:2007. These include:
- Symbols and abbreviations have been added
- A reference for “stable production” is given in the last line
- Apparatus Method D has been added
