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Claims Recycled Content

Circularity

The source claims the product contains recycled material under a stated recycled-content type, percentage, scope, and calculation basis.

You might see it written as: Recycled Content · Post-Consumer Recycled Content · Post-Industrial Recycled Content · Pre-Consumer Recycled Content · Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percentage · Post-Industrial Recycled Content Percentage

Speaks to: Circular economy

Medium greenwash risk

Meaningful only with supporting detail — check scope and dates.

Prefer audited content declarations or certification records over marketing copy.

What backs it up

  • Material Content Disclosure →

    Must be at least: Manufacturer declared

    Check it states: Content Type, Percentage, Calculation Basis, Product Scope, Source Authority

    Post-consumer, post-industrial, and pre-consumer content should remain distinct.

  • GreenCircle Certified Certificate →

    Must be at least: Third-party verified

    Check it states: Certificate Number, Verified Attribute, Attribute Value, Certified Scope, Valid Until

    Only supports this claim when verified_attribute is Recycled Content (or Closed Loop Product with stated recycled percentage).

    Record the verified percentage and whether it is post-consumer or pre-consumer.

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