Simple 4-Step Process
Check your packaging in minutes. No expertise required.
Choose Material Category
Choose Your Material
Pick your packaging type from our list. We cover plastic, paper, cardboard, glass, metals, and more. Just click what matches your packaging.
- 20+ packaging types to choose from
- Icons help you find the right match
- Takes 30 seconds or less
Answer Design Questions
Answer a few simple questions about your packaging. We only ask what matters for your specific type. Each question has helpful tips to guide you along if you need them.
- Only relevant questions for your packaging
- Help tips if you get stuck
- Usually 5-8 questions total
Step 2: Design Questions
Results
Get Comprehensive Results
Get comprehensive results you can immediately use and share. See if your packaging is recyclable, export professional PDF reports, and get specific recommendations. Everything is organized in easy-to-read sections with PPWR compliance checks.
- Clear yes/no/maybe answer with detailed explanation
- Professional PDF reports ready to share
- Process-stage breakdown (collection, sorting, reprocessing)
- Prioritized improvement recommendations
Save & Compare Assessments
Save your results to compare different packaging ideas. Export professional PDF reports and CSV data to share with your team. Track which design changes improve your recyclability score over time—perfect for iterating on packaging designs.
- Save up to 3 assessments free (unlimited with upgrade)
- Export PDF reports and CSV data
- Duplicate assessments to test design variations
- Share results with team members via links
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What ReNieuw Actually Does
Here's what happens behind the scenes when you use our tool
Checks Your Design
We check if your packaging design follows recycling best practices. Things like color, size, materials, and labels all matter.
- Checks size, color, materials, and labels
- Uses industry recycling guidelines
- Considers real recycling plant limitations
European Recycling Context
For plastic and metal packaging, we provide context based on accepted European recyclability methodologies.
- Real data from European recycling systems
- Collection, sorting, and reprocessing analysis
- Process-stage performance indicators
Gives You Clear Results
We take your answers and give you a simple verdict: recyclable, maybe recyclable, or not recyclable. Plus specific tips on what to improve.
- Simple answer: Yes, Maybe, or No
- Shows how recyclable your materials are
- Explains what affected your score
Saves Your Work
Save your results to compare different packaging ideas later. Download reports to share with your team.
- Saves your results in your browser
- Compare different packaging options
- Download PDF reports to share
Important: What This Tool Can't Do
This tool gives you guidance to help make better packaging decisions. It doesn't physically test your packaging or guarantee anything.
- •We don't physically test your packaging
- •We can't guarantee your packaging will be recycled
- •European recycling data is most detailed for plastic and metal packaging
- •This is guidance to help you decide, not official certification
Why ReNieuw Works
We use real recycling industry data and expert knowledge to give you accurate answers.
Industry Standards
Based on real recycling industry guidelines and best practices.
Easy to Use
Anyone can use it. No packaging or recycling expertise needed.
Fast & Accurate
Get your answer in under 5 minutes. Results are based on real industry data.