RIPA VERIFICATION
Technical proof for difficult-to-recycle
plastic and packaging structures.
We test, process and document what can be removed, separated or upgraded from complex plastic waste streams — including inks, aluminium layers and residues, odour, heavy metals, plasticizers, selected NIAS and multilayer structures. RIPA Verification provides sample-specific technical evidence before larger investment, industrial implementation or strategic decision-making.
From First Sample to
Technical Proof
A first internal material screening may be carried out on very small sample quantities where the technical question is clearly defined and strategically relevant for RIPA.
This initial screening is not a formal report, not a customer-specific verification project and not a regulatory statement. It is used to determine whether a material challenge is technically worth pursuing.
If the result is promising, the project moves into a paid verification or project phase. In this phase, RIPA defines the scope, required sample quantity, test objective, documentation depth and next technical steps.
What RIPA Verifies
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deinking performance
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odour reduction
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aluminium removal and separation
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multilayer separation potential
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heavy metal screening where agreed
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plasticizer-related evaluation where agreed
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NIAS screening where agreed
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before / after documentation
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technical basis for further customer-side regulatory evaluation
Why Verification Matters
Many recycling decisions are still based on assumptions.
Can the ink be removed?
Can aluminium be removed or separated?
Can odour be reduced?
Can multilayer structures be opened?
Can heavy metals or plasticizers be reduced?
Can NIAS be assessed before further processing or regulatory evaluation?
RIPA Verification turns these questions into documented technical results.
Regulatory Pathway for High-Value Applications
RIPA Purification is designed to create technically verified material streams for demanding applications such as food-contact related packaging, baby-care packaging and cosmetics packaging.
In tested material samples, NIAS were not detectable in screening after RIPA Purification.
This provides a strong technical basis for further customer-side regulatory evaluation in Europe, the United States and other regulated markets.
For suitable, pre-qualified input streams, RIPA expects a realistic pathway toward high-value regulated applications, subject to the specific material, intended use, migration testing, customer validation and applicable regulatory requirements.
RIPA Verification provides the technical purification, documentation and verification basis required for such decisions.
Odour Reduction and
Technical Evaluation
Odour is one of the major barriers for higher-value recycled plastics.
RIPA evaluates odour reduction not only by subjective impression, but as part of a defined technical testing and documentation process. Depending on the project scope, odour-related work can include before / after comparison, process-related evaluation and external analytical support.
The objective is to create a technically documented basis for deciding whether a material stream can be upgraded for higher-value applications.
The bottleneck
is proof.
Many packaging and plastic structures fail not because of the idea of recycling, but because of what can technically be removed, reduced, or separated from the material in practice.
This is exactly where RIPA comes in. We provide technical proof in cases where pure theory, standard assumptions, or simple desk assessments do not enable a reliable decision.
What RIPA
Demonstrates
RIPA verifies complex material transformations and technical separations in line with the specific project scope. This includes in particular:
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Deinking
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Aluminum separation
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Odor removal
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Before/after comparison of the material
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Analytical evaluation of critical substances within the agreed scope
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Heavy metal screening
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Technical separation of complex multilayer structures
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Basis for further sorting and separation
A key lever: the separation
of multilayer structures
RIPA enables the processing of many complex packaging structures in such a way that the individual polymer fractions are present separately after treatment and can subsequently be further separated by technical means. Especially in the case of demanding multilayer combinations, this transforms a previously blocked structure into a material stream that can be reassessed, sorted, and managed more economically.
Tested structure examples: PP/PE, PP/PET, PE/PET, PP/PA, PE/PA
Who RIPA Verification Is
Designed For
RIPA Verification is aimed at recyclers, plant operators, packaging manufacturers, converters, industrial companies, brand owners, R&D departments, as well as public programs, ministries, and project sponsors with a need for technical evaluation.
How a Project
with RIPA Works
Step 1: Request
You submit the structure, material description, and intended objective.
Step 2: Scope definition
RIPA defines the technical test framework and the exact scope of services.
Step 3: Testing
The agreed analyses and tests are conducted and fully documented.
Step 4: Results
You receive a technical evaluation with a clear, decision-oriented statement within the defined scope.
Step 5: Next steps
If required, follow-up actions such as re-testing, benchmarking, project deepening, or implementation support can be carried out.
RIPA as a Technical Benchmarking
and Project Partner
RIPA supports industry, recyclers, and public programs with robust technical verification for complex packaging and plastic structures.
This includes benchmarking studies, pilot projects, demonstration initiatives, technology comparisons, and project-specific validation programs.
RIPA provides the technical foundation for decision-making, programs, and implementation models.
How We Charge
The pricing logic is based on the actual testing and documentation effort.
Key factors include structural complexity, number of samples, scope of analysis, depth of documentation, and decision relevance.
Larger projects, portfolios, and benchmarking initiatives are quoted individually.
Disclaimer:
All results are sample-specific and refer exclusively to the agreed test scope, documented process conditions, analytical method and detection limits. RIPA Verification supports technical decision-making and customer-side regulatory evaluation. It does not replace legally required approvals, migration testing or authority decisions, unless expressly agreed in a separate scope.