Traders

Traders facilitate the distribution of recycled materials within the global market. They ensure that recycled material or End of Waste Material find suitable buyers. They could also act as intermediaries between recyclers, converters, and manufacturers.

The role of traders in the circular economy

Traders are crucial facilitators in the recycling value chain, ensuring the efficient distribution of recycled materials and manufactured products within the global market. By acting as intermediaries between recyclers, converters, and manufacturers, traders play a key role in maintaining the flow of End-of-Waste materials, helping to create a sustainable and circular economy.

Acting as intermediaries

Traders often serve as intermediaries, bridging the gap between different stakeholders in the recycling value chain. They play an important role in:

  • Connecting recyclers and converters: Ensuring that recyclers’ outputs, such as granulates and flakes, are efficiently delivered to converters who will transform these materials into final products.
  • Supporting manufacturers: Assisting manufacturers in sourcing the recycled content needed to meet their production requirements and sustainability goals.

Enhancing market efficiency and sustainability

The work of traders enhances market efficiency by ensuring that recycled materials are available where they are needed most. By facilitating the use of recycled content, traders help reduce reliance on virgin materials, lower CO2 emissions, and promote sustainable manufacturing practices.

Kiwa's expertise for traders

Kiwa offers a diverse portfolio of services tailored to meet the needs of traders in the recycling industry. Partnering with Kiwa enables traders to enhance their operations, ensure the quality of recycled materials, and support the overall goal of a circular economy. By leveraging Kiwa's expertise, traders can confidently navigate the complexities of the global market, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient recycling ecosystem. Below you find an overview of our services for traders:

Services

  • Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) Certification

    The Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) mark is the first European Environmental Product Certification system for products and materials obtained from the valorisation of plastic waste.
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  • Recyclass Traceability certification

    The RecyClass traceability certification is primarily intended for converters within the plastic packaging industry. The certification ensures that converters maintain traceability throughout the value chain, from sourcing recycled materials to producing final plastic products.
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