Recyclability
of the Xela Pack
This page contains most current information regarding the recyclability of the Xela Pack. Information regarding the recyclability of the Xela Pack, will be updated on this page as it becomes available. Please check back often for updates.
TruCycle Assessment by RRS
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A February 2023 TruCycle US Assessment by RRS (recycle.com) surveyed 300 randomly selected recycling programs throughout the United States, to determine the domestic recyclability of the Xela Pack according to the TruCycle standard.
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The Xela Packs were assessed for Access-to-Recycling, Sorting, Recycling End Markets, and Mismanagement.
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The Xela Pack was found to be “Excluded in less than 5%” and “≥ 30% Access-to-Recycling” and scored a B in three of the four categories assessed, with no failures.
UNI EN 13430 Standard Assessment by Centro Qualita Carta
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Xela Pack’s AlOx material has been evaluated by Centro Qualità Carta to be RECYCLABLE WITH PAPER, Level B, according to Aticelca 501:2019 and in compliance with the EN 13430 (European) standard.
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Level B (Aticelca 501): the sample can be recycled with paper both efficiently and economically using widespread present day technology. The sample can be recycled in industrial plants which treat waste of ordinary grades and even waste from urban waste collection once the standard recycling process has been adapted. The recycled sample produces less than 20% waste - Centro Qualità Carta
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Xela Pack’s LLDPE/Standard and White Recycled material options have been evaluated by Centro Qualita Carta to be RECYCLABLE WITH PAPER, Level C, according to Aticelca 501:2019 and in compliance with the EN 13430 (European) standard.
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Level C (Aticelca 501): the sample can be recycled with paper both efficiently and economically using widespread present day technology. The sample can be recycled in industrial plants which treat waste of ordinary grades and even waste from urban waste collection once the standard recycling process has been adapted. The recycled sample produces less than 40% waste and/or a significant contribution of adhesive particles or cellulose fiber flakes. - Centro Qualità Carta
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WMU Pilot Plant Repulpability & Recyclability Process Tests by Western Michigan University
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“WMU’s SBS-E test protocol was developed modeling the Fiber Boxboard Associations (FBA) wax coating replacement protocol. The FBA members represent about 95% of the corrugators in the United States. The protocol was developed using uncoated SBS as the control. SBS is one of the most sought after and valuable sources of fibers in the secondary scrap system.”
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WMU’s Pilot Plant Repulpability Process test of Xela Pack’s newest material option, AlOx, resulted in a passing grade for both categories, Operational Impact and Yield, and resulted in over 80% acceptable yield of sample.
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Xela Pack passed Part 2 testing on May 12, 2025, and has now PASSED Western Michigan University SBS Equivalency (WMU SBS-E) Testing Protocol.
