In order to close the plastic packaging chain and produce as little new plastic as possible, plastic packaging that is thrown away must be used again as raw material for new plastic packaging. From plastic packaging, to plastic packaging. The easier a packaging is to recycle, the better this process goes. Verpact will therefore reward highly recyclable plastic packaging and the use of recycled content.

Plastic has good qualities, such as preserving products for a longer period. However, if these packaging are not disposed of properly or are not recycled effectively, it has a negative impact on both people and the environment. In The Plastic Guide, Verpact provides direction. Among other things, we have set the goal that by 2050 all products will be packaged completely fossil-free and circular. Fee Modulation encourages producers and importers to make this change with us.

Intensive measures are being taken both in Europe and in the Netherlands to reduce plastic packaging and to make them more recyclable. Fee Modulation is in line with this upcoming legislation and anticipates a sustainable change in the entire chain.

• We make a distinction between rigid packaging or flexible packaging. They both have their own starting rate. 

• Next, we would like to know what type of packaging it is and what type of plastic it is made of. 

What sets Fee Modulation Plastic 2.0 apart from the previous system (2019-2023), is the fact that benefits can already be achieved with small steps. 

• If your packaging is transparent or white and/or;
• If your packaging consists of a mono-material and/or;
• If the labels on your packaging meet the criteria and/or;
• If your packaging passes the KIDV Recycle Check and/or;
• If you meet the requirements for using recycled content.

In total, your discount can add up to 50 cents per kilogram.

We offer tailor-made solutions for innovations, as improvements in the plastic chain are always welcome.

Check if your packaging meets the requirements.

In order to qualify for the Fee Modulation Plastic 2.0, your packaging must comply with all the following criteria. 

Packaging as the basis:

• A packaging may consist of multiple disposable units. 
• If a packaging consist of multiple disposable units, then each disposable item will be assessed separately. 
• Only a packaging / disposable unit where > 50% of the weight is plastic may qualify for Fee Modulation. 
• Only a rigid or flexible packaging that is larger than 3cm and a rigid packaging smaller than or equal to 5 litres may qualify for Fee Modulation. 

Criteria:

• The main component accounts for more than 70% of the total weight of the packaging, and;
• the main component is made from polymer PET or from polymers PE and/or PP.

Packaging that contains disrupters do not qualify for Fee Modulation Plastic 2.0. This relates to the following packaging materials: 

• Oxo - degradable materials
• PVC, PVdC or PETG (only deemed to be a disrupter used in the main component)
• Rubbery substances such as elastomers and silicones.

Packaging that is in direct contact with the following products does not qualify either:

• Paint, latex, and silicones
• Cement

In order to be able to apply for Fee Modulation Plastic 2.0, we need information about your packaging. It is therefore important that you organize your packaging administration accordingly.

Break down your packaging by material type:

• If the plastic part of the packaging consists of multiple disposable units, the disposable units will be assessed individually. Read more about disposable units. Note! Determine the type of packaging for each disposable unit. It may happen that different parts of your packaging are made of different packaging types*. 
• Record all material types of a packaging or the disposable unit (rigid plastic/flexible/unspecified plastic/paper and cardboard/aluminium/other metals/galss/other material types) separately per kilogram in your administration. For SUP packaging, provide the quantity in addition to the kilograms. 

Note! For plastic, you should distinguish between rigid and flexible parts separately. It may help to distinguish your disposable unit into: 

1. Main component (this is the basis for assessment for fee modulation)
2. label (to assess whether the label meets the conditions for fee modulation)
3. other components 

For SUP packaging, you should also provide the number of pieces in addition to the kilograms. 

• The plastic components of your packaging might qualify for Fee Modulation Plastic 2.0. 

* Example 
A meal salad (usually a PET tray) often contains plastic bags with additonal contents or dressing. These are separate disposable units and are therefore recorded separately from the tray and assessed for Fee Modulation. 

• The PET tray (including the cover film) is a food packaging with rigid elements, SUP. Note that this has both a rigid and a flexible part.
• The plastic bags fall under the category of bags and wrappers, SUP. 

In any case, you need to ensure that your administration includes the items shown in the illustration below.