The

2022 *
rate for recycling
household
packaging
The guide
Not binding for informational purposes only
* Version September 30, 2021 subject to the formal agreement
of the public authorities on the eco-modulation proposals
 Rate: a broadly stable
contribution for 2022

In offering companies solutions that enable 100% of your packaging to be reused, recycled or recovered, we have been at your
service for more than 25 years to help limit your environmental impact.
Thanks to your loyalty and your contribution, Citeo finances and organizes the collection and sorting of your packaging for
recycling, mobilizes consumers on the act of sorting, accompanies you in your ecodesign approaches and in the development of
new modes of consumption such as re-use.

In 2022, emerging from a situation that was exceptional in multiple respects, we are taking care to limit the economic impact for
our customers of the cost of recycling your household packaging in France

This is reflected in contributions that will be broadly stable, with the rates by weight that are for most of them decreasing, and
accélérateur de the end of the Sorting Info bonus, which will become mandatory on January 1, 2022.

Main changes to the 2022 rate

•R ates by material will drop, with the exception of those for non-recoverable materials such as PVC, where the rate will
increase as a result of their non-recyclable and non-recoverable nature.
• The rate per CSU is increasing, but with a reduction in the increases applied per packaging unit.
• Lastly, the eco-modulation system will be subject to noticeable changes with, in particular, the end of the bonus for placing
Sorting Info on packaging, as this information will be mandatory on all packaging from 2022 under the law.
• Sector-specific and flat rates : the sector-specific rates (for declarations below 500,000 CSUs placed on the market) will
remain almost stable with an increase of 0.5%.The flat rate (for declarations below 10,000 CSUs placed on the market) will
remain stable at €80.

You can count on Citeo’s teams to support you in your ecodesign approachesto limit environmental impact of your packaging
and limit the financial impact of your contribution

We communicate you the 2022 rate subject

Following the decision of the
to the formal agreement of the public
French Conseil d’Etat on
authorities on the proposals of eco-
March 15, 2021, the elements
modulation. If changes or new eco-
presented on the Green Dot
modulations were to come into force, they
penalty are subject to suspension
could lead to an update of the 2022 rate.
until the decision on the
substance of the French Conseil
d’Etat.
The purpose of the 2022 guide is to explain the 2022 rate for recycling See page 14 for more details.
of household packaging. It is not contractually binding. View the 2022
rate with the contractual prices.
* The 2022 rate applies to 2022 releases that will be reported in early 2023.

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Understanding
the 2022 rate
for recycling
of household
packaging

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A closer look at… Continue to encourage the use
the basic definitions of recyclable packaging
What is recyclable packaging? • THE RATES encourage the use of packaging with mature and sustainable recycling channels.
• BONUS/PENALTY encourages to avoid the presence of disturbances and to gain in circularity by integrating
Packaging is said to be recyclable if it —from as early as now— is able to enter a recycling channel,
recycled material and/or encouraging sorting.
i.e. if it can be:
TARIF ECO-
MODULATION

Packaging without recycling Packaging with recycling Packaging with

channel* channels under development efficient recycling
channels*

Collected… Sorted… Recycled… … at a national Non-recyclable* Energy Sustainably managed Different stages of Materials whose Towards 100% recyclable
to make new packaging level and
non-recoverable
recoverable with a material development: in the recycling channel is
well established
packaging encouraging
circularity
or a new product Textile, Other, recycling or organic process of being
(NF EN ISO 14021 standard). Ceramics, Complex plastic recovery system created, under Paper/cardboard,
Sandstone, packaging, and under development development or near Steel, Aluminium,
Porcelain, other non-PVC maturity Glass, Bricks, Bottles No recycling Integration
Wood **,
PVC packaging resins and Vials PET, disruptors of recycled
Cork stopper** Flexible PE plastics,
PE or PP material
Rigid PET, PE, PP, PS
or incentive
The associated components (stoppers, labels, lids, decorations, inks, plastics (excluding
to sort
bottles and vials)
adhesives, etc.) and other additives (inks, glues, dyes…) that go into packaging The recyclability of a packaging
can disrupt the stages in the recycling process and impact recyclability. depends therefore:
On the other hand, we talk about non-recyclable packaging when there - of all materials and the additives
is no technological solution allowing the reuse of material or industrial that make it up. FOCUS ON PLASTIC RATES
capacities recycling. - the existence of instructions Since 2020, new plastic rates have been implemented to reflect the degree of development achieved by recycling channels and allow
you to better measure the level of recyclability of your packaging.
Non-reusable packaging is defined as packaging that is not recoverable when of sorting.
certain forms of recovery (material or energy recovery) are not possible. - the existence of a system
of collection.
MATERIAL
- the existence of industrial TYPE OF PACKAGING EXAMPLES OF PACKAGING
RATE
PACKAGING MATERIAL END OF LIFE CYCLE

recycling plants avalaible.

LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT BY RECYCLING CHANNEL

Bottle and vial in clear Packaging with the most developed recycling channel,
Mineral water bottle, soda bottle 6.1
PET with a high trade-in price

RATES BY TYPE OF MATERIAL USED IN PACKAGING

What is a mature recycling system? note Bottle and vial in
coloured PET, in PE
Mineral water bottle, drinks
Detergent bottles, shampoos, cleaning 6.2 Packaging with well-established recycling channels
or PP products
A mature recycling chain is a well-established industrial chain, in which the Packaging that falls under the Extended Sorting
Guidelines for all packagings (ESG) for which recycling
material benefits from recyclers (end users of the material) able to take over Rigid packaging in PE, PP
Trays, jars 6.3 channels are quickly developing: there are already
or PET
all the deposits produced by the sorting centres. value-added opportunities; it is now a matter of ramping
them up to accommodate the new resource
Pooling film, economat bag, frozen products Packaging that falls under the ESG, for which a channel is
In France 68% of packaging is recycled. Daily, Citeo works with its partners to optimize their Flexible PE packaging 6.4
bag, parcel setting cushions under development
collection, particularly in urban areas, modernize industrial sorting centres and invent new ways Packaging that falls under the ESG, for which a recycling
Yoghurt pot, meat tray, sour cream jar, 6.5 channel is just starting to develop, with initial
of recycling channels and high value-added outlets. PS rigid packaging
box of eggs, TV packaging material experimentation; it is now a matter of finding
opportunities with added value
Complex packaging or
Packaging with no existing recycling channel, but outlets
At your service other resins excluding
PVC
Pack of chips, compote pouch, PLA bottle 6.6
for reuse

To find out if your packaging is recyclable, Packaging containing Detergent pod, tray with sealing, 6.7 Packaging without recycling channel and with no outlets
PVC medication blister pack for additional reuse (Solid recovered fuel)
take the short test in just a few clicks at:

tree.citeo.com * See definition on opposite page.

** Wood is a renewable material. Household packaging made of wood or cork does not have an industrial recycling system. Studies are under way to develop material
or organic (composting) recycling channels. See rate sheet 7.1 for more details.

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The 2022 rate applied A closer look at declaring
to each declaration by CSU
Depending on the number of Consumer Sales Units (CSU)* placed on the market, A declaration concept in which the CSU becomes the reference unit.
choose the most appropriate declaration.

DECLARATIONS AND FLAT RATE TOTAL

CONTRIBUTION 1 2 3 4 5
OF CSU
Contribution by weight Contribution Bonus- Premiums* Penalty**
of material by CSU Penalty
80€ * Premiums for integration of recycled materials ** If the CSU carries a Green Dot or confusing sign or marking
(see page 14 for details on the suspension of the Green Dot penalty).

DECLARATION BY CSU SECTOR-SPECIFIC FLAT RATE

Declaring CSUs placed DECLARATION
on the market, shown by weight Declaring by product family.
and by material. This option is available
to customers who place less
than 500,000 CSUs on the
French market per year.
AT €80
It may be chosen by customers
who place less than 10,000 CSUs
on the French market per year.
The contribution by CSU is calculated based on the number of Packaging Units
A packaging unit is a component of total packaging that can be • those which do not require assembly during the manufacturing
separated from the product when consumed or used by the process (a milk carton without a cap for example)
household. All stoppers or closures (detachable stoppers,  and/or
peel-off lids, lids, parts of blister packs without perforation • those which have been pre-cut (pilferproof rings, single-dose
etc.) are considered to be separate packaging units. Trays with container caps, blister packs with pre-cut section, etc.)
non-peelable film or non-separable blisters form only one unit. (See complete definition in the Declaration Guide).
Similarly, the following packaging components are not to be
declared separately:

View the SOME EXAMPLES TO ILLUSTRATE

In case of an annual contribution of less than
€80 excluding VAT, a fixed amount of 80 € 2022 rate A separable tray = A tea box =
excluding VAT, is invoiced. 2 packaging units 21 packaging units
At your service
To simplify your procedures
at the time of your declaration
+ +
on your customer space
clients-emballages.citeo.com,
1 peel-off lid 1 tub 1 cardboard 20 individual
we offer you the type of
sleeve plastic bags
statement that appears to be
the most suitable for your
situation. One shipping carton = A beauty kit =
You can change the formula 3 packaging units 5 packaging units
at any time in compliance with
the conditions of eligibility.
+ + + +

cardboard 2 bolsters 1 kit bag 1 tube with 1 aerosol

*A Consumer Sales Unit (CSU) is a unit of packaged product which a consumer can buy separately from others. 1 cap with 1
Example: one pack of 4 yoghurts, one television, one bottle of water, one promotional pack of 2 shampoos, one shipping package, etc. stopper
A CSU can be composed of different elements of different materials.

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 Close-up on
the majority-material
1
Contribution by weight
2
Contribution by CSU
simplification rule
of material For each CSU, the basic contribution is 0.0794 ct € adjusted accor-
• A differentiated rate for each of the following 15 ding to the number of Packaging Units that make up the CSU.
To make the declaration process easier,
families of materials:
when more than 80% of a given packaging unit
Codes MATERIALS Rate in ct €/kg Adjustment rules Number of units % adjusted Price per CSU
per CSU in € ct
is made of a single material, you can declare
1 Steel 4.72
2 Aluminium 12.57 the unit weight as that of the majority
1 unit = no modulation 1 0 % 0.0794
Paper & Cardboard material.
3 Paper/cardboard 16.43 2 70 % 0.1350
2 to 5 units = 80%
3 140 % 0.1906
4 Brick 24.91 adjustment for each Examples:
4 210 % 0.2461
5 Glass 1.31 unit • a cardboard toy box with a plastic window
5 280 % 0.3017
Plastic • a glass pot with its steel hinge
6 330 % 0.3414
6.1 Bottle and vial in clear PET 32.58
6 to 10 units = 60 % 7 380 % 0.3811 • a glass perfume bottle with a plastic pump
Bottle and vial in coloured PET,
6.2 34.77 adjustment for each 8 430 % 0.4208 • a steel and aluminium can
in PE or PP unit 9 480 % 0.4605
6.3 Rigid packaging in PE, PP or PET 37.43 10 530 % 0.5002
6.4 Flexible PE packaging 40.55 11 560 % 0.5240 This simplification rule cannot be applied to:
6.5 PS rigid packaging 43.67 11 to 15 units = 40 % 12 590 % 0.5479
Complex packaging or other resins
• bricks, which have their own specific rate
6.6 46.79 adjustment for each 13 620 % 0.5717
excluding PVC unit 14 650 % 0.5955
• packaging with a body made of plastic material
6.7 Packaging containing PVC 62.38 15 680 % 0.6193 • wood, plywood and cork packaging
Other materials 16 690 % 0.6273
Unprocessed ma terials from From 16 to 20 units = 17 700 % 0.6352
renewable resources and sustainably 20 % adjustment for 18 710 % 0.6431
7.1 managed with recycling channel or 35.87 each unit
If the majority material rule (80/20) cannot be applied,
19 720 % 0.6511
organic recovery in development
20 730 % 0.6590
the weight of the packaging unit must reflect that of each
(wood, cork).
of the materials that go into it.
From 21 units =
Without recycling channel and energy modulation of 10% for 21 735 % 0.6630
7.2 46.79 Examples:
recoverable (textile, other materials...) each unit
• Bottle made of 60% glass and 40% metal
Without recycling channel and non • Box made of 70% cardboard and 30% PE plastic
7.3 recoverable (stoneware, p
­ orcelain, 54.58
ceramics)
For CSUs composed of packaging units of less than 0.1 g, the basic
contribution of these packaging units is 5% of 0.0794 ct €

Plastic packaging combining several resins in the body can • Discount for the use of recycled/cardboard:
benefit from the rate of the main resin if this combination The weight of paper and cardboard packaging incorporating raw materials from
recycling is reduced by 10% if more than 50% of the packaging’s total weight
is recognised as recyclable (green and orange columns) in consists of recycled material. To benefit from the discount, a certificate may be
the COTREP tables, 4 acombinations are currently known: sent from the packaging supplier.
• PA 3-layer barrier in rigid PET packaging
• EVOH barrier in rigid or flexible PE packaging
• EVOH barrier in PP rigid packaging
• Mixed or multilayer PE/PP rigid packaging

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The Bonus/penalty system 3 PROGRESSIVE PENALTIES
to encourage the abandonment of non-recyclable or recycling-disruptive packaging, while leaving time
to implement alternative solutions. This principle makes it possible to have a measured financial impact for new
malus while encouraging eco-design approaches with the prospect of the evolution of their increase.

The eco-modulation system was designed to encourage ecodesign of packaging and integra- Level 1 penalties with a 10% rate
tion of recycled materials, as well as awareness-raising about sorting, and to encourage com- MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS MAIN ISSUES AT STAKE FOR RECYCLING
panies to use packaging that is free of disrupting materials and recyclable. For this purpose, 3 Bottles, vials and other rigid plastic
cumulative bonuses and 3 progressive penalties are now in effect. Rigid plastic
(rates 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
packaging made of PET, PE, PP with a
density lower than 1 for PET and higher
Material loss
than 1 for PE and PP
Bottles, vials and other rigid PET
3 CUMULATIVE BONUSES AND PREMIUMS Rigid plastic in PET
(rates 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
packaging with rigid plastic of density Material loss
to encourage ecodesign of packaging and raise awareness about sorting. greater than 1
CSUs submitted with a disruptive penalty (excluding Green Dot penalty) are not eligible for bonuses or premiums.

Level 2 penalties with a 50% rate

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS MAIN ISSUES AT STAKE FOR RECYCLING
With a non-magnetic steel closing Quality of recycled material, a key safety issue
Glass system for operators and an industrial tool degradation matter
AWARENESS-RAISING REDUCTION PREMIUMS FOR
ABOUT SORTING AT THE SOURCE INCORPORATION OF Containing printing with inks
The penalties
POST-CONSUMER Cardboard-paper cumulate
manufactured with the addition of Quality of recycled material
4% 8% RECYCLED MATERIALS packaging mineral oils* between each
bonus bonus
+
Bottles, vials and other dark rigid plastic level of penalty.
Media awareness
campaign
Reduction at the source
(reduction in unit weight or
+ Integration of recycled materials,
for packaging
in PET, PE (PEHD or PEBD), PP,
Rigid plastic (rates 6.2,
6.3, 6.5, 6.6 and 6.7)
packaging, not detectable by optical
sorting, in particular containing
carbon black
Loss of material at the sorting stage PLEASE NOTE
number, deployment of refills) PS (including PSE).
Bottle and vial in PET Quality of the recycled material and deterioration
Containing glass beads
(rates 6.1 and 6.2) of the industrial tool
* The “mineral oils” penalty will apply only to the contribution by weight of the cardboard-paper.
The other materials that can be considered CSU are not affected by these rules.

SUMMARY OF PREMIUMS FOR INCORPORATION

OF RECYCLED POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS
(see the 2022 rate list for more details) Level 3 penalties with a 100% rate
Type of recycled Amount of the premium in € Amount of the additional premium in €
per kg of plastic from packaging recycling per kg of plastic material from household MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS MAIN ISSUES AT STAKE FOR RECYCLING
plastic resin
incorporated packaging recycling incorporated Other than soda-lime Quality of the recycled material
Glass Soda-lime with associated infuse elements
Polyethylene Damage to industrial facilities
0.05 0.35* (porcelain, ceramic, sandstone, etc.)
terephthalate (PET)
Low-density Cardboard-paper Damage to the industrial facilities
0.40 0.15 Reinforced
polyethylene - (LDPE) packaging (process blockage)
High-density
0.45 Bottle, vial and rigid Combined with aluminium, PVC
polyethylene (HDPE) Quality of the recycled material and deterioration
plastic in PET (rates 6.2 or silicone with density greater
of the industrial tool
Polypropylene) (PP) 0.45 and 6.3) than 1

Polystyrene) (PS), Bottle, vial and rigid

including expanded 0.55 In opaque PET
plastic in PET (rates 6.2 Enjeux de débouché
polystyrene (EPS) (mineral filler > 4%)
and 6.3)

*The additional premium is applicable to rigid packaging as “pots and trays” that incorporate recycled PET plastic that comes Bouteille et flacon Packaging in national sorting guidelines,
Material loss
exclusively from the recycling of household rigid packaging such as “pots and trays”. en PVC (tarif 6.7) but non-recyclable and non-recoverable

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 Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of 25 December 2020 The under-study criteria
Some subjects are under study by Citeo and/or the actors of the sector
PENALTY FOR SIGNAGE AND MARKING THAT IS POTENTIALLY MISLEADING
REGARDING THE SORTING RULE (INCLUDING THE GREEN DOT) in order to improve the recyclability of packaging.
Application of a penalty equivalent to the sum of the amount of the contributions by weight of material and by CSU MATERIAL SUBJECT TO STUDY
for packagings on which one of the signs or one ofAthe 1, 2021 of defined pursuant to the 5 paragraph of Article
l markings
th

sio from pri

n asCircular e r 30,is affixed. Cardboard packaging with substances that interfere with recycling
L. 541-10-3 of the AGEC (Anti-Waste
Susp en and Economy)
e of N o vem b Law
e
of the decr , 2021
execution d on March 15
Cardboard packaging containing 50% to 80% of paper/cardboard material
ord ere
January 1, April 1, 202 0, il d’Etat October 1, January 1, Dark cardboard packaging: understanding whether or not they can be detected by optical sorting in the sorting centers
nch Conse Cardboard
2021 2021 by the Fre 2022 2023 Metallized cardboard packaging: 2-year action plan to take stock of impact of metallization on sorting and recycling
according to materials and the implementation of this metallization
Penalty for all packaging or packaged products marked Mineral oils: study of the behavior of mineral oils from hotmelt glues during the recycling
with the Green Dot and placed on the market.
Glass packaging with ultra adhesive labels
Deadline for selling existing stock Glass
Packaging or packed products placed on the market Non translucent glass packaging
BEFORE 01/04/2021.
PET plastic bottle with sleeves
Deadline for
Packaging or packaged products placed on the market in countries
selling existing
Metallized plastic packaging: 2-year action plan to take stock of impact of metallization on sorting and recycling according
where the Green Dot is still compulsory ( Spain and Republic of Cyprus). stock to materials and the implementation of this metallization
Density seal > 1 on PET plastic jars and trays
Presence of steel and plastic of density >1 in bottles, flasks and rigid packaging in PET
Plastic
Plastic resins with inversion of their density (10% malus already active on the rigid plastic packaging out of PE, PP with a
density greater than 1):
• Plastic packaging in PET with a density less than 1
• Plastic packaging in PS
Following the proceedings initiated by several professional organisations representing directly producers, the French Enlargement of the malus for “dark rigid plastics not detectable by optical sorting
Conseil d’Etat decided, on March 15, 2021, to pronounce the suspension as from April 1, 2021 of generally containing carbon black” to flexible plastics

execution of the decree of November 30, 2020, which defines the Green Dot as a marking that could
lead to confusion about the sorting rules, and the associated financial penalty imposed by the decree
of December 25, 2020. Citeo shares these subjects with you to enable you to identify the eco-design difficulties
Given the context around the Green Dot sign in France and the legislative basis that remains* and allows the State to adopt on which work is currently being carried out. Depending on the results, some of these topics
new implementing regulations, we cannot completely rule out the risk that placement of the Green Dot on packaging could be considered in eco-modulation in the coming years.
launched on the market in France may be subject to a penalty, even if the disputed texts are cancelled.

* Article L. 541-10-3 of the Environmental Code as amended by Article 62 of the AGEC Act.

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 At your service
Our tools and services to Notes
facilitate your declaration process
To understand the principles of the rate for recycling household packaging
and for facilitate your declaration, Citeo provides tools and services included
in your contribution. Our teams are also at your side for your demarches
and for any questions.

Online customer space

Find all the documents you need and practical
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in your personalised customer space:
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Declaration
by Csu: find
your material rate
quickly and easily

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Each material rate
has its own fact sheet! BOTTLE AND VIAL
MATERIAL RATE 6.1

The fact sheets on rates by material help you find: IN CLEAR PET
MATERIAL RATE 5
EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: FIND OUT MORE

SORTING INSTRUCTIONS
GLASS PET is the acronym for
polyethylene terephthalate,
Bottles and vials have been included in national sorting guidelines since 1993. indicated by number 1 in the
MATERIAL RATE 3 European classification of
RECYCLING plastics.

1
PAPER – CARDBOARD
The recycling rate for bottles and vials from selective collection was 61% in
EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING:
2019. Material whose recycling channel is very well established. The main Clear PET bottle resources are
challenge for the sector today: the management of sleeves on PET bodies (risk essentially used for mineral water or
of non-recognition of the PET bottle and removal from the recycling channel).
SORTING INSTRUCTIONS soft drinks bottles that are clear or
Glass has been collected and recycled in France since 1974. It is a pioneer in selective FIND OUT MORElight blue in colour.
collection. Only glass packaging can be recycled, i.e. bottles, pots, jars, and bottles
OUTLETS
EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: Special types of glass such as that used for

Information on the rate by material SORTING INSTRUCTIONS

RECYCLING
Recycled clear PET makes it possible to manufacture new PET packaging
The recycling rate for glass (bottles,
sector.
the processing centre, the glass
trays,
from selective
In France,
undergoes
etc.) or
collection
PET
a whole
wasfibre
is the
series
(polyester)
85% in 2019. Whenused
only plastic
of sorting techniques
in the
it arrives
material
at textile or
that can be reused
to eliminate
automotive
mirrors
in in
and glass ceramicby
packaging
sector
PET bottles and vials are recognised
light bulbs, crystal, glass dishwashers,
thenot
must injection
be used point at the bottom
of the bottle
or glass packaging (vs. a weld line for a PE
recycling
as porcelain andFIND
ceramic, OUT MORE
Sorting instructions, recyclability, opportunities, technical Card packaging hasunwanted and polluted
been included substances
in national (metals,
sorting
in contact infusable
food.materials
guidelines
with since such
1993.
and light elements such as paper, plastics and stoppers). Most of the cullet (recycled glass)
because their characteristics
bottle).(melting
temperature for example) may disrupt
is used to remake glass packaging by way of a closed loop. When paper/cardboard packaging
the recycling of the glass and damage the
information for those wishing to find out more, and keys RECYCLING
OUTLETS
In 2019, the recycling rate for paper/cardboard packaging was 70%. The challenges
is recycled in the paper/cardboard
quality of production. The same applies to
recycling channel, itporcelain
is the cellulose
and ceramics, which are also
RATE ANDin ECO-MODULATION
for the sector today:In limiting
France, the
thecollection
quantity isofmade combination
other materials with the different
combined glass coloursfibres
with paper (brownthat are recycled. Other
for recognising packaging types. green, colourless, etc.). France has been pioneering and innovative in Europe, developing
and cardboard, avoiding reinforced packaging,
complementary industrial Rate and
6.1,
sorting avoiding
Bottle
by colour the
thatand use
separates of inks
vialcoloured with
in clear glassPET:
materials, such
33,00 €ct/kg
from colourless
as a
disruptive to glass recycling.
plastic windows,
“mineral oils” that can
glass.weaken the
This makes circulartoeconomy.
it possible willglass,
increase recycling capacities, in particular for colourless be removed by the paper
without modifying the sorting TAKEN
ACTION recycling
process for the population and the collection system process and generally
for BONUS
local authorities. Closed loop recycling: a glass bottle becomes a bottle again. recovered for energ y. It is,
OUTLETS Triman alone or with sorting guidelines block 5% Triman alone or 8% full sorting guidelines
therefore, important through
Out of 1,000 kg of paper/cardboard from
Media selectivecampaign
awareness collection, after recycling, 4% to limit the quantities
eco-design
825 kg of paper/cardboard pulp is obtained, which
Reduction will be used to make new paper,
at source 8% combined with paper/
of materials
RATE AND ECO-MODULATION

2
packaging, toilet paper or insulation products (moulded cellulose for buildings). cardboard.
1 box of cereals = one egg box (equivalent)
ISSUES MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY
Material
7 toy boxes = one rate
cardboard boxbyforweight
6 bottles5, Glass: 1,43 €ct/kg
Bottles and vials in clear PET containing glass beads Quality issues for recycled materials
Penalty level 2 : 50%
and deterioration of industrial tools
RATE AND ECO-MODULATION
ACTION TAKEN BONUS
Rigid PET bottles, vials and packaging combined with Quality issues for recycled materials
aluminium, PVCblock
or silicone Penalty level 3 : 100%
Triman alone or with sorting guidelines 5% with a density
Triman greater
alone or than
8% full 1 guidelines
sorting and deterioration of industrial tools
Material rate by weight 3, Paper and cardboard: 17,70 €ct/kg
The bonuses and penalties applicable ACTION TAKEN
Media awareness campaign
Reduction at source BONUS
4%
8%

to this specific material rate Triman alone or with sorting guidelines block
Media awareness campaign
ISSUES 4%
5% Triman alone or 8% full sorting guidelines
Citeo commitments
MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY

To identify which penalties and bonuses

Reduction at source Glass packaging with a non-magnetic
8%
R&D project
steel on perforation/pre-cutting: integral sleeves
is ahave a negative
issue forimpact on the recycling of PET bottles, regardless of their

2021 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

The quality of the recycled material safety
material. During the sorting phase, Penalty levelof2the
: 50%
closing system operators andthere is a risk that
an industrial tooloptical sortingmatter
degradation may identify the material sleeve rather than that of the packaging
DISCOUNT FOR THE USE OF RECYCLED PAPER/CARDBOARD: body; during the recycling phase, the material of the sleeve disrupts the recycling of the PET or PE/PP caps. Citeo is working on this issue, in

can impact the rate, based on the exact nature

Glass packaging other than soda-lime
particular via an R&D Quality
project of
to recycled
perforate industrial
the sleeve,material
which allows it
The contribution for paper and cardboard packaging that includes raw materials from recycling is reduced by 10% if more than 50% of the to be removedPenalty
from level
the 2 : 50%
bottle by upstream of recycling.
packaging’s total weight consists
Packagingofmade
recycled material. glass with
of soda-lime“Vous triez, nous recyclons”: while PET bottles are 100% recyclable and 98% of French people know that they are sorted, only 1 out
associated infuse element (porcelain, ceramic,
is actuallyDamage to industrial facilities Penalty level 2 : we
50%
and characteristics of the packaging. ISSUES sandstone, etc.)
of 2 bottles
MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES
of recycled
collection
sorted and recycled. This

materialof plastic bottles.

for the recycling
led to the “Vous triez, nous recyclons”
PENALTY
(“You sort, recycle”) programme, a 3-year
programme (2017-2019) to test innovative collection schemes and mobilise citizens to sort, in order to meet the EU’s target of 90% selective
Printed with inks containing added mineral oils Quality Penalty level 2 : 50%
Reinforced cardboard packaging Damage to the industrial tool (process blockage) Penalty level 2 : 50%
To find out more: http://www.voustrieznousrecyclons.com/

2021 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

3
Citeo commitments
24 Citeo commitments 25
Developing the collection and sorting of glass: Developing the collection and sorting of glass: in the spirit of the first relaunch plan which,
Developing innovation for paper and cardboard packaging: this is the objective of Citeo through its collaboration with the Technical
thanks to the setting up of 8,000 additional collection points, has enabled good growth in collection. Citeo is continuing and accelerating its
Paper Centre for a specific innovation programme for paper and cardboard packaging. This means for the 2019-2022 period.
actions to develop glass collection. To do that, 4 levers for action: developing glass sorting in major cities, modernising local collection,

2021 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

Citeo is investing €1.8 million in this partnership.
deploying incentive pricing and developing sorting outside the home. These levers will be based on encouraging people to sort glass, and on
To find out more: https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/les-projets-davenir-du-materiau-papier-carton/

Citeo commitments
the commitment of local authorities so that each tonne of glass collected and recycled can save €130.
Supporting eco-design processes to improve the recyclability of paper and cardboard packaging: Citeo co-hosts the CEREC,
the Evaluation Committee for the Recyclability of Paper-Cardboard Packaging.
To find out more: https://cerec-emballages.fr
Additional information on the initiatives set in motion Limiting mineral oils: Citeo has implemented an action plan to reduce the presence of mineral24 oils in paper-cardboard packaging and graphic
paper, to offer guidance to make the right eco-design choices and secure recycling loops for graphic paper and paper-cardboard packaging.

by Citeo and its partners. To find out more: https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/525

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STEEL ALUMINIUM

EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING:

SORTING INSTRUCTIONS
SORTING INSTRUCTIONS
Aluminium packaging has been included in national sorting guidelines since 1993.
Steel packaging has been included in national sorting guidelines since 1993. FIND OUT MORE FIND OUT MORE
RECYCLING
RECYCLING
In 2019, the recycling rate for aluminium packaging from selective collection was 48%. Aluminium packaging is collected in
Steel is a material that can be recycled without losing its technical properties. The Steel packaging is easily recognisable:
Representing 1.5% of deposits by weight, but 8% by number, small aluminium packaging,
challenges for the sector are compliance for the quality of the material upon reception it is attracted to a magnet, since steel the sorting centre by an eddy
due to its size, is more difficult to recover at a sorting centre.
at the steel mill, in particular by avoiding the presence of intertwined or plastic elements is magnetic! current, a kind of inverted magnet
from the recycling process and which could cause industrial damage and engender safety that will eject the packaging as it
OUTLETS
risks for personnel. In 2019, the recycling rate for steel passes along the sorting belt.
For 1,000 kg of aluminium from selective collection, after recycling, 586 kg of recycled
packaging was 100%. This percentage aluminium will be used for car wheel rims, radiators, soleplates for irons.
OUTLETS
is due to the inclusion of “bottom ash” 115 cans = one scooter
Steel packaging from selective collection, contributes to the production of new steel,
which will be used to manufacture cars, household appliances, construction elements steels , i.e . recovered af ter the 230 cans = one bicycle frame
and, of course, packaging. incineration of household waste. 2,900 cans = one radiator
1 tonne of recycled steel can be used to manufacture 13 washing machines
or 14 metres of train rails.

RATE AND ECO-MODULATION RATE AND ECO-MODULATION

Material by weight 2, Aluminium: 12.57 €ct/kg

Material rate by weight 1, Steel: 4.72 €ct/kg

ACTION TAKEN BONUS ACTION TAKEN BONUS

Media awareness campaign 4% Media awareness campaign 4%
Reduction at source 8% Reduction at source 8%

Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020 Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020
A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.
A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.

CITEO commitments

T
 o recycle small item of aluminium packaging
Set up in 2014 by CELAA, alongside Citeo,
the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF)
and the Endowment Fund for the recycling of small pieces of aluminium by Nespresso, the Metal Project
set up the first recycling channel for light aluminium
and steel packaging in France by acting on three levers:
Citeo Commitments • simplifying sorting guidelines for residents
2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

• adapting the processes in the sorting centres for better collection of these small packaging items
To improve the sorting and quality of steel: (27 sorting centres, serving 15 million inhabitants,
In partnership with the materials sectors for metals and in particular ARCELORMITTAL for steel, Citeo has produced a recommendation are now equipped to industrially sort light metal packaging)
guide for improving the sorting of steel and aluminium packaging. • the identification of a new recovery technology for light aluminium packaging items (pyrolysis).
As part of the modernisation of sorting centres, this guide details the essential practices to be implemented to optimise the recovery of metal This new channel makes it possible to recover light metal packaging, which is in full expansion: sachets, bottle caps, lids,
fractions to the greatest extent possible. fresh cheese packaging, etc.
To find out more:
To find out more:
https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/securite-en-centre-de-tri-un-nouveau-guide-de-recommandations/
https://www.citeo.com/actualites/projet-metal-recycler-plus-de-petits-emballages-metalliques

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 MATERIAL RATE 3 MATERIAL RATE 4

PAPER – CARDBOARD BRICK

EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING:

SORTING INSTRUCTIONS FIND OUT MORE SORTING INSTRUCTIONS
Card packaging has been included in national sorting guidelines since 1993.
EN SAVOIR PLUS
Bricks have been included in national sorting guidelines since 1993.
When paper/cardboard packaging is A brick can be composed of
RECYCLING recycled in the paper/cardboard 3 layers of cardboard/plastic/
RECYCLING
In 2019, the recycling rate for paper/cardboard packaging was 70%. The challenges for the sector recycling channel, it is the cellulose aluminium or 2 layers of cardboard/
In 2019, the recycling rate of bricks resulting from selective collection was 57%. Bricks are
today: limiting the quantity of other materials combined with paper and cardboard, avoiding fibres that are recycled. Other one of the more complex forms of packaging, usually made up of paper/cardboard, plastic plastic.
reinforced packaging, and avoiding the use of inks with “mineral oils” that can weaken the circular materials, such as a plastic windows, and aluminium to give it barrier properties. During recycling, the fibrous part is separated
economy.
will be removed by the paper recycling from the aluminium and plastic part, which can be turned into “PolyAl”. The majority of bricks consist on
OUTLETS process and generally recovered for average of 75% cardboard, 21%
Out of 1,000 kg of paper/cardboard from selective collection, after recycling, energy. It is, therefore, important OUTLETS plastic and 4% aluminium.
825 kg of paper/cardboard pulp is obtained, which will be used to make new paper, packaging, toilet through eco-design to limit the The cardboard fibre is recycled into new paper (kitchen towels, toilet paper, tissues); PolyAl
paper or insulation products (moulded cellulose for buildings). quantities of materials combined with is partly used to produce street furniture (benches, chairs, bins, etc.), and the rest is The cardboard provides rigidity,
1 box of cereals = one egg box (equivalent) paper/cardboard. recovered as energy. plastic is for sealing and aluminium
7 toy boxes = one cardboard box for 6 bottles forms a barrier to preserve and
ensure the hygiene safety of the
RATE AND ECO-MODULATION products.

Material rate by weight 3, Paper and cardboard: 16.43 €ct/kg

ACTION TAKEN BONUS

Media awareness campaign 4% RATE AND ECO-MODULATION
Reduction at source 8%
Material rate by weight 4, Brick: 24.91 €ct/kg

DISCOUNT FOR THE USE OF RECYCLED PAPER/CARDBOARD: ACTION TAKEN BONUS

The contribution for paper and cardboard packaging that includes raw materials from recycling is reduced by 10% if more than 50% of the packaging’s Media awareness campaign 4%
total weight consists of recycled material.
Reduction at source 8%
ISSUES MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY
Printed with inks containing added mineral oils Quality of recycled material Penalty level 2: 50%
Reinforced cardboard packaging Damage to the industrial tool (process blockage) Penalty level 2: 50%
Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020
A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.

Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020

A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.

Citeo commitments
Developing innovation for paper and cardboard packaging: this is the objective of Citeo through its collaboration with the Technical
Paper Centre for a specific innovation programme for paper and cardboard packaging. This means for the 2019-2022 period.
Citeo is investing €1.8 million in this partnership.
Citeo commitments
2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

To find out more: https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/les-projets-davenir-du-materiau-papier-carton/

Supporting eco-design processes to improve the recyclability of paper and cardboard packaging: Citeo co-hosts the CEREC,
the Evaluation Committee for the Recyclability of Paper-Cardboard Packaging. Developing innovation for paper/cardboard packaging: the aim of Citeo through its collaboration with the Technical Centre for
To find out more: https://cerec-emballages.fr Paper is to set up a specific innovation programme for paper/cardboard packaging and bricks. This means for the 2019-2022 period,
Citeo is investing €1.8 million in this partnership. Citeo is also a member of CEREC, the Evaluation Committee for the Recylability of
Limiting mineral oils: Citeo has implemented an action plan to reduce the presence of mineral oils in paper-cardboard packaging and graphic Paper-Cardboard Packaging, which helps companies to assess their technical choices with regard to the recyclability of their packaging.
paper, to offer guidance to make the right eco-design choices and secure recycling loops for graphic paper and paper-cardboard packaging.
To find out more: https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/525 To find out more: https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/les-projets-davenir-du-materiau-papier-carton/

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 MATERIAL RATE 5 MATERIAL RATE 6.1

GLASS BOTTLE AND VIAL

IN CLEAR PET
EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: FIND OUT MORE
SORTING INSTRUCTIONS SORTING INSTRUCTIONS PET is the acronym for
Glass has been collected and recycled in France since 1974. It is a pioneer in selective FIND OUT MORE Bottles and vials have been included in national sorting guidelines since 1993.
polyethylene terephthalate,
collection. Only glass packaging can be recycled, i.e. bottles, pots, jars, and bottles
RECYCLING indicated by number 1 in the
Special types of glass such as that used for
RECYCLING light bulbs, crystal, glass dishwashers, The recycling rate for bottles and vials from selective collection was 61% in 2019. Material European classification of
The recycling rate for glass from selective collection was 85% in 2019. When it arrives at whose recycling channel is very well established. The main challenge for the sector today: the plastics.
mirrors and glass ceramic must not be used
the processing centre, the glass undergoes a whole series of sorting techniques to eliminate management of sleeves on PET bodies (risk of non-recognition of the PET bottle and removal
unwanted and polluted substances (metals, infusable materials such as porcelain and ceramic, in sector or glass packaging recycling from the recycling channel).
and light elements such as paper, plastics and stoppers). Most of the cullet (recycled glass) because their characteristics (melting Clear PET bottle resources are
is used to remake glass packaging by way of a closed loop. temperature for example) may disrupt OUTLETS essentially used for mineral water or
the recycling of the glass and damage the Recycled clear PET makes it possible to manufacture new PET packaging (bottles, trays, etc.) soft drinks bottles that are clear or
OUTLETS quality of production. The same applies to or fibre (polyester) used in the textile or automotive sector. In France, PET is the only plastic
In France, the collection is made in combination with the different glass colours (brown porcelain and ceramics, which are also material that can be reused in packaging in contact with food. light blue in colour.
green, colourless, etc.). France has been pioneering and innovative in Europe, developing disruptive to glass recycling.
complementary industrial sorting by colour that separates coloured glass from colourless PET bottles and vials are recognised
glass. This makes it possible to increase recycling capacities, in particular for colourless glass,
by the injection point at the bottom
without modifying the sorting process for the population and the collection system for
local authorities. Closed loop recycling: a glass bottle becomes a bottle again. of the bottle (vs. a weld line for a PE
bottle).

RATE AND ECO-MODULATION

RATE AND ECO-MODULATION
Material rate by weight 5, Glass: 1.31 €ct/kg Rate 6.1, Bottle and vial in clear PET: 32.58 €ct/kg
ACTION TAKEN BONUS ACTION TAKEN BONUS
Media awareness campaign 4% Media awareness campaign 4%
Reduction at source 8% Reduction at source 8%

ISSUES MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY

ISSUES MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY Bottles and vials in clear PET containing glass beads Quality issues for recycled materials
Penalty level 2: 50%
Glass packaging with a non-magnetic steel The quality of the recycled material is a safety issue for and deterioration of industrial tools
Penalty level 2: 50%
closing system operators and an industrial tool degradation matter Rigid PET bottles, vials and packaging combined with Quality issues for recycled materials
aluminium, PVC or silicone with a density greater than 1 and deterioration of industrial tools Penalty level 3: 100%
Glass packaging other than soda-lime Quality of recycled industrial material Penalty level 2: 50%

Packaging made of soda-lime glass with

Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020
associated infuse element (porcelain, ceramic, Damage to industrial facilities Penalty level 2: 50%
sandstone, etc.) •A
 premium of €0.05/kg is applied if the rPET comes from household, industrial or commercial recycling.
A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.
Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020
A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them. Citeo commitments
R&D project on perforation/pre-cutting: integral sleeves have a negative impact on the recycling of PET bottles, regardless of their
2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

material. During the sorting phase, there is a risk that optical sorting may identify the material of the sleeve rather than that of the packaging
body; during the recycling phase, the material of the sleeve disrupts the recycling of the PET or PE/PP caps. Citeo is working on this issue, in
Citeo commitments particular via an R&D project to perforate the sleeve, which allows it to be removed from the bottle by upstream of recycling.

 eveloping the collection and sorting of glass: Developing the collection and sorting of glass: in the spirit of the first relaunch
D Deployment of 420 RVMs (Reverse Vending Machines): on February 19, 2020 Citeo launched a call for tenders to enable the deployment
plan which, thanks to the setting up of 8,000 additional collection points, has enabled good growth in collection. Citeo is of 420 automatic plastic bottle collection systems in mainland France. It follows on from an experiment conducted for 6 years in order to
continuing and accelerating its actions to develop glass collection. To do that, 4 levers for action: developing glass sorting in major validate the conditions under which the automatons (based on a simple principle of gratification of the sorting gesture at 1 to 2 euro cents per
cities, modernising local collection, deploying incentive pricing and developing sorting outside the home. These levers will be bottle brought back) can be a relevant and complementary solution to the existing sorting system. This deployment complements Citeo’s
based on encouraging people to sort glass, and on the commitment of local authorities so that each tonne of glass collected and portfolio of actions to develop the collection of plastic bottles, the collection rate of plastic bottles is subject of ambitious European targets
recycled can save €130. (77% collection by 2025 and 90% by 2029).

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 MATERIAL RATE 6.2 MATERIAL RATE 6.3

BOTTLE AND VIAL IN RIGID PACKAGING IN PE, PP OR PET

COLOURED PET, IN PE OR PP EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING:

SORTING INSTRUCTIONS FIND OUT MORE

The sorting of rigid plastic packaging, excluding bottles and vials, has been
generalized within the framework of the Extended Sorting Guidelines in 2021.
EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: FIND OUT MORE
PE is the acronym for Polyethylene, indicated by the
SORTING INSTRUCTIONS RECYCLING
number 2 or 4 in the European classification of plastics
Bottles and vials have been included in national sorting Rigid packaging and PE and PP PET bottles have the same characteristics but
guidelines since 1993. have some special features – caps on pots and trays, for example – that may depending on whether it is High Density (HDPE) or
PET is the acronym for Polyethylene terephthalate,
impact recycling. The challenges for the channel: compatibility of associated Low Density (LDPE); PP is for Polypropylene and bears
indicated by the number 1 in the European
materials (loss of quantity and quality of recycled material), dark packaging the number 5, PET is for polyethylene terephthalate and
RECYCLING classification of plastics.
The recycling rate for bottles and vials from selective (not detectable during optical sorting). bears the number 1.
collection was 61% in 2019. Materials whose recycling All bottles except those that are clear and light blue
channel is very well established. The main challenges OUTLETS Rigid packaging is characterised by a certain shelf life
are considered coloured PET.
for the sector today: management of sleeves on the Recycling channels are developing rapidly; there are already value-added outlets, and resilience to distortion, with the exception of
bodies of bottles and vials and quantity of opacifier identical to those for PE, PP and PET bottles. The challenge with the extended doypacks. The main part of the rigid packaging is
used (opaque PET).
PE is the acronym for Polyethylene, indicated by the
sorting guidelines is to include the new resources. generally thicker than 250 microns.
number 2 or 4 in the European classification of plastics
depending on whether it is High Density (HDPE) or
OUTLETS
From the collected PET, recycled PET used to
Low Density (LDPE); PP is for Polypropylene and bears RATE AND ECO-MODULATION
manufacture textile fibres (polyester) will be obtained, the number 5.
and from PE and PP, materials will be obtained to
Material rate 6.3, Rigid packaging in PE, PP,or PET: 37.43 €ct/kg
manufacture pipes, automotive parts, etc. Coloured PET bottle resources are essentially used for
drinks; PE and PP bottles and vials are used for cleaning ACTION TAKEN BONUS
products, detergents and shampoos. Media awareness campaign 4%
Reduction at source 8%
RATE AND ECO-MODULATION
Material rate by weight 6.2, Bottle and vial in coloured PET, in PE or PP: 34.77 €ct/kg ISSUES MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY
Rigid PE, PP plastic packaging with a density greater than 1 Material loss Penalty level 1: 10%
ACTION TAKEN BONUS
Media awareness campaign 4%
Dark, rigid plastic package not detectable by optical sorting, in Loss of material at the sorting stage Penalty level 2: 50%
Reduction at source 8% particular containing carbon black
Rigid PET bottles, vials and packaging combined with aluminium, Quality of the recycled material and Penalty level 3: 100%
ISSUES MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY PVC or silicone with a density greater than 1 damage to industrial equipment

Rigid PE, PP plastic packaging with a density greater than 1 Material loss Penalty level 1: 10% Rigid opaque PET packaging with mineral filter greater than 4% Market opportunities Penalty level 3: 100%
Rigid, dark plastic packaging, non detectable by optical sorting, Loss of material at the sorting stage Penalty level 2: 50%
in particular containing carbon black
Bottles and vials containing glass beads Quality issues for recycled materials Penalty level 2: 50% Provisions of the AGEC Law PE packaging (mainly high-density polyethylene (HDPE))
Order of December 25, 2020 • A premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPE comes from household, industrial
and deterioration of industrial tools or commercial recycling.
Rigid PET bottles, vials and packaging combined with Quality issues for recycled materials Penalty level 3: 100% PET packaging: • A premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPP comes from household, industrial
aluminium, PVC or silicone with a density greater than 1 and deterioration of industrial tools •A
 premium of €0.05/kg is applied if the rPET comes from household, or commercial recycling.
industrial or commercial recycling
Rigid opaque PET packaging with mineral filter greater than 4% Market opportunities Penalty level 3: 100% • P remium only applicable to pots and trays in PET: an additional premium of A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs
€0.35/kg is applied for PET packaging such as pots or trays if the rPET comes or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.
exclusively from the recycling of household packaging of pots and trays.

2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

Citeo commitments
2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

Provisions of the AGEC Law PE packaging (mainly high-density polyethylene (HDPE))

• A premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPE comes from household, industrial Developing recyclability and recycling channels: This work is continuing with the new wave of calls for proposals
Order of December 25, 2020
or commercial recycling. Since 2012, Citeo has launched numerous calls for eco-design projects launched in 2019, in particular the search for caps compatible
in order to prepare the integration of rigid plastic packaging into the with recycling rigid packaging, such as trays.
• A premium of €0.05/kg is applied if the rPET comes from household, industrial A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or national guidelines by 2022. Solutions to achieve 100% recyclable
or commercial recycling. confusing markings (Green Dot) on them. packaging are being studied, such as: Citeo also supports the industrial initiative of the French group, SOPREMA,
• A premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPP comes from household, industrial
• the switch to single-material and recyclable packaging. which specialises in solutions for eco-responsible buildings, which has set up a
or commercial recycling.
• t he search for alternatives to dark dyes that cannot be detected PET tray and complex PET packaging recycling plant. Sopraloop offers a new life
by optical sorting. for this packaging, which has been transformed into insulation materials.
To find out more: https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/pet-opaque-des-avancees-majeures-en-eco-conception-recyclage-et-creation-de-nouveaux To find out more: https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/sopraloop-une-usine-la-pointe-du-recyclage-des-emballages-en-pet

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 MATERIAL RATE 6.4 MATERIAL RATE 6.5

FLEXIBLE PE PACKAGING PS RIGID PACKAGING

EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING:

SORTING INSTRUCTIONS FIND OUT MORE SORTING INSTRUCTIONS FIND OUT MORE
The sorting of flexible plastic packaging has been generalized as part of the Extended Sorting The sorting of rigid plastic packaging, excluding bottles and vials, has been generalized within
Guidelines in 2021. the framework of the Extended Sorting Guidelines in 2021.

PE is the acronym for Polyethylene, RECYCLING

PS stands for Polystyrene, indicated by
RECYCLING The tonnes of PS packaging collected as part of the extension are now recycled in Germany
indicated by the number 2 or 4 in the number 6 in the European plastics
The channel is under development in France. and Spain. In France, this channel is just starting to take off with the first experiments.
European classification of plastics classification.
The main challenges for the channel: solving the problems of separability and compatibility depending on whether it is High Density
of materials or resins other than PE (example of the tap for in bag in boxes, the handle on OUTLETS
(HDPE) or Low Density (LDPE). PS-based pots can be lightened by injecting
the films for grouping the drink packs) that can have an impact on recycling. The challenge is to find opportunities with added value; opportunities are currently very
limited (flower pots and hangers). inflating agents into them; this is referred
Flexible plastic packaging is considered to as XPS, Extruded Polystyrene, or PSE,
OUTLETS to be packaging that does not stand up Expanded Polystyrene, which has the
Creation of new flexible PE films, bin bags, irrigation tubes. and whose thickness is generally less than same material rate.
100 microns.

RATE AND ECO-MODULATION

Material rate by weight 6.4, Flexible PE packaging: 40.55 €ct/kg RATE AND ECO-MODULATION

Material rate by weight 6.5, PS rigid packaging: 43.67 €ct/kg

ACTION TAKEN BONUS
Media awareness campaign 4% ACTION TAKEN BONUS
Reduction at source 8% Media awareness campaign 4%
Reduction at source 8%
Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020
ISSUES MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY
PE packaging (mainly low-density polyethylene (LDPE))
•A premium of €0.40/kg is applied if the rPE comes from household, industrial or commercial recyclingt. Dark packaging in PS, not detectable by optical Loss of material at the sorting stage Penalty level 2: 50%
• An additional premium of €0.15/kg is applied if the rPE comes exclusively from the recycling of household packaging. sorting, in particular containing carbon black

A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.
Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020
• A premium of €0.55/kg is applied if the rPS or recycled expanded polystyrene comes from household, industrial or commercial.

Citeo commitments A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.

Developing the recyclability and recycling of flexible packaging

In 2019, Citeo launched two calls for projects to improve recyclability for flexible plastic packaging:
• a call for projects to improve the recyclability of multi-material doypacks and find solutions that are compatible with recycling,
for handles of films for grouping PE drink pack. Citeo commitments
    • a call for projects to design 100% recyclable PE packaging for the delicatessen sector.
    • a call for projects to improve the outlets for recycling films in PE. Develop the PS recycling channel: The Total group, Citeo, Saint-Gobain and Syndifrais, the French national union
2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

of manufacturers of fresh dairy products, are working to create a chemical recycling channel for polystyrene in France.
A partnership has also been signed with IPC (Centre Technique Industriel de la Plasturgie et des Composites) to improve the recyclability of Experiments are currently being conducted in Carling (57).
flexible plastic packaging.
Creation of the «PS25» Consortium: The R&D work financed by Citeo continues in order to enable the emergence of a PS recycling
Citeo is also a member of COTREP, the Center for Resources and Expertise on the Recyclability of Plastic Household Packaging, which has industry. The formation of the «PS25 Consortium» dedicated to the discussion on the implementation of a polystyrene (PS) recycling
been supporting packaging designers in the development of recyclable solutions for over 15 years. industry in France was announced in September 2020.
To find out more: To find out more: https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/442
https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/435 and https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/428 and https://cotrep.fr and https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/629 https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/creation-du-consortium-ps25-pour-le-developpement-dune-filiere-
de-recyclage-du-polystyrene

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 MATERIAL RATE 6.6 MATERIAL RATE 6.7

COMPLEX PACKAGING OR OTHER PACKAGING

RESINS EXCLUDING PVC CONTAINING PVC
This concerns bottles and vials, rigid and flexible packaging
FIND OUT MORE
EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING:
3
SORTING INSTRUCTIONS FIND OUT MORE SORTING INSTRUCTIONS PVC

The sorting of rigid plastic packaging, excluding bottles and vials, has been generalized Plastic bottles and vials, including those containing PVC, have seen their sorting
generalized within the Extended Sorting Guidelines in 2021. PVC is the acronym for polyvinyl chloride,
within the framework of the Extension of Sorting Instructions in 2021. The combination of 2 or more plastic resins
indicated by number 3 in the European
in the same packaging is called “complex”.
classification of plastics.
This combination is often required for RECYCLING
This PVC packaging has no recycling channel. In addition, unlike other plastics, energy
PVC can be rigid or flexible, transparent or
RECYCLABILITY product conservation reasons (to serve as
cannot be recovered from PVC for the production of solid recovered fuel (SRF), the opaque, colourless or tinted, etc.
This packaging has no recycling channel because it is by its very nature complex or the a barrier) and/or for practical reasons.
most efficient waste-to-energy solution, because of the chlorinated compounds in it. It can be found in packaging such as bottles,
resource level is too low in a given region to justify setting up a channel. It may, however, These proper ties are conferred by
vials, flexible and rigid films, boxes for greasy
be used to recover energy. combinations of materials that are currently
substances, boxes for pastries, certain wrapped
incompatible with a satisfactory recycling
trays for cold meats, blister packs etc.
OUTLETS
process.
Packaging without an existing recycling channel.
RATE AND ECO-MODULATION

RATE AND ECO-MODULATION

Material rate by weight 6.7, Packaging containing PVC: 62.38€ct/kg

Material rate by weight 6.6, Complex packaging or other resins excluding PVC: 46.79 €ct/kg ACTION TAKEN BONUS
Media awareness campaign 4%
ACTION TAKEN BONUS Reduction at source 8%
Media awareness campaign 4%
Reduction at source 8% ISSUES MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY
Dark PVC packaging, not detectable by optical sorting, Loss of material at the sorting stage Penalty level 2: 50%
ISSUES MAIN POTENTIAL ISSUES PENALTY in particular containing carbon black.
Dark, rigid complex packaging, not detectable by optical Loss of material at the sorting stage Penalty level 2: 50% Bottle and vial in PVC Packaging in national sorting guidelines, Penalty level 3: 100%
sorting, in particular containing carbon black but non-recyclable and non-recoverable

Provisions of the AGEC Law PE packaging (mainly high-density polyethylene (HDPE)) Provisions of the AGEC Law PE packaging (mainly high-density polyethylene (HDPE))
Order of December 25, 2020 • A premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPE comes from household, industrial Order of December 25, 2020 • A premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPE comes from household, industrial
or commercial recycling. or commercial recycling.
PET packaging PET packaging
• A premium of €0.05/kg is applied if the rPET comes from household,  premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPP comes from household, industrial
A
• A premium of €0.05/kg is applied if the rPET comes from household,
A premium of €0.45/kg is applied if the rPP comes from household, industrial industrial or commercial recycling or commercial recycling.
industrial or commercial recycling
or commercial recycling. PE packaging (mainly low-density polyethylene (LDPE)) A premium of €0.55/kg is applied if the rPS or recycled expanded polystyrene
• Premium only applicable to pots and trays in PET: an additional premium of
A premium of €0.55/kg is applied if the rPS or recycled expanded polystyrene • A premium of €0.40/kg is applied if the rPE comes from household, industrial comes from household, industrial or commercial.
€0.35/kg is applied for PET packaging such as pots or trays if the rPET comes
comes from household, industrial or commercial. or commercial recycling
exclusively from the recycling of household packaging of pots and trays.
A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or
PE packaging (mainly low-density polyethylene (LDPE)) confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.
A
 penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or
•A
 premium of €0.40/kg is applied if the rPE comes from household, industrial
confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.
or commercial recyclingt.
• An additional premium of €0.15/kg is applied if the rPE comes exclusively from
the recycling of household packaging. Citeo commitments
Promoting the recyclability of packaging:
Since 2012, Citeo has launched numerous calls for eco-design projects in order to replace packaging containing PVC with recyclable
Citeo commitments packaging, via current or future channels, moving towards 100% recyclable packaging.
2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

A webinar "Barquettes operculées : sortir du PVC" has been organized in 2020 to accompany our customers, it is available on our YouTube
Improve the recyclability of plastic packaging materials Citeo channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtY7OKT8G-s).
Since 2012, Citeo has launched numerous calls for eco-design projects in order to prepare the integration of this plastic packaging
into national guidelines, by 2022. Solutions to reach 100% recyclable packaging are being studied, and include: the switch to single-material To find out more: https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/428
recyclable packaging.
This work continues with the new wave of calls for projects launched in 2019, in particular with R&D projects in the area of recycling: Working on the recyclability of blister packs:
pyrolysis, chemical recycling, etc. which can be an answer to these types of packaging. In the autumn of 2019, Adelphe, a Citeo subsidiary specialising in the pharmaceutical sector, launched a working group dedicated to
improving blister packs, the flagship packaging of the pharmaceutical industry, and mainly in PVC. Bringing together pharmaceutical
To find out more: companies, packaging producers, representatives of recycling channels and professional organisations, this group aims to improve the
https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/428 et https://www.citeo.com/le-mag/435 eco-design of this iconic packaging, and in particular its recyclability.

* see page 14 * see page 14

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 MATERIAL RATE 7.1 MATERIAL RATE 7.2

UNPROCESSED MATERIALS FROM MATERIALS WITHOUT RECYCLING

RENEWABLE RESOURCES WITH RECYCLING CHANNEL AND ENERGY RECOVERABLE
CHANNELS UNDER DEVELOPMENT (TEXTILE, OTHER MATERIALS INCLUDING ORGANIC MATERIALS, ETC.)
(WOOD, PLYWOOD AND CORK)
Unprocessed materials from renewable and sustainably managed resources
with a material or organic recycling process under development.

EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING: EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING:

SORTING INSTRUCTIONS
This packaging is not included in
national sorting guidelines. They
will be sorted more widely as part
of the Extended Sorting Guidelines
in 2021.
RECYCLING
Wood is a renewable material.
Household packaging made of
wood or cork does not have an
industrial recycling system. Studies
are under way to develop material
or organic (composting) recycling
channels.
FIND OUT MORE SORTING INSTRUCTIONS FIND OUT MORE
This packaging is not included in national sorting
Raw wood packaging is packaging made only of wood and without the addition of any other guidelines. They will be sorted more widely as Packaging whose material does not benefit from a recycling channel but
material or resin. They are specific packaging: certain cheeses, vegetable and fruit trays, part of the Extended Sorting Guidelines in 2021. whose recovery is possible benefits from this rate. This also applies to
shellfish, certain ice cream (sticks), cases of wine and champagne. The material must come packaging that has not been transformed but which does not come from
from sustainably managed resources (Forest FSC, PEFC or equivalent for wood; Suberaies RECYCLING sustainably managed renewable resources.
FSC, PEFC, Natura 2000, organic production for cork). The wood or cork must not have This packaging does not have an industrial
undergone any chemical treatment, nor mixed with chemical resins. recycling process, in particular due to the fact This is the case of packaging composed partly of wood (wood and resin mix
that its supply is too small and/or its design does or other material), cork stoppers not Systecode Prémium* or Excellence*
Contrary to industrial and commercial packaging or to certain channels such as furniture, not allow it to be recycled. They can, however, and/or multi-material corks with a majority cork content (cork+plastic;
there is no mature recycling channel for household wooden packaging; in particular because be recovered energetically cork+wood; cork+metal...) as well as packaging made of textile or composed
of the small deposit (~10,000 t). of another material such as those of vegetable origin (banana leaf, bamboo,
Studies are underway to develop industrial channels for material or organic cotton,etc.).
recycling (composting). To date, selectively collected wood packaging (for areas already
undergoing «extended sorting guidelines») is sent to an energy recovery or CSR (Solid The Citeo rate takes into account the end of life of the packaging, and not
Fuel Recovery) channel, which then benefits from its high calorific value. Finally, the reuse the renewable origin of the material. The weakness of the deposit of these
of this packaging is a common practice for households and professionals alike (e.g. wine materials in household packaging does not currently allow the creation of
cases). dedicated recycling channels in France.

Cork stoppers in mono-piece or based on granules and resulting from a Systcode Premium* Once sorted, most of this packaging will be sent to waste incineration units
or Excellence accredited producer (according to the CIPB reference frame) benefit from to produce electricity or supply a heating network.
this rate. It should be noted that there is a solidarity sector for collect the cork from the
corks. The caps are resold by the collection centres to the French cork manufacturers You can also encourage the reuse of this packaging by your consumers.
and the collection
is transported to Portugal, which processes cork used as insulation. The money raised Packaging made up of organic materials (of plant origin or not) that are not
makes it possible to finance charitable actions or in favour of the sustainable development covered by the Paper-Cardboard or Plastics rates or rate 7.1, are subject to
such as the planting of cork oaks in the south of France by Institut Méditerranéen du Liège. rate 7.2.
Citeo is studying this sector to determine whether it can become an industrial cork stopper
recycling sector covering the whole of France.
Wooden or cork packaging combined with other materials (plastic, metals, etc., excluding
labels and assembly devices) are not eligible for this rate.

RATE AND ECO-MODULATION

RATE AND ECO-MODULATION
Price Material by weight 7.2 Materials without recycling channel but energy recoverable: 46.79 €ct/kg
Price Material by weight 7.1 Unprocessed materials from renewable resources with recycling
channels under development: 35.87 €ct/kg ACTION TAKEN BONUS
ACTION TAKEN BONUS Media awareness campaign 4%
2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

Media awareness campaign 4% Reduction at source 8%
Reduction at source 8%

Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020 Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020
A penalty** is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them. A penalty** is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.

* The list of the accredited companies received at the PREMIUM level of the Systecode is published on the site of CE Liège: * The list of the accredited companies received at the PREMIUM level of the Systecode is published on the site of CE Liège:
http://www.celiege.eu/accredited-company http://www.celiege.eu/accredited-company
** see page 14 ** see page 14

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 MATERIAL RATE 7.3

MATERIALS WITHOUT RECYCLING Notes

CHANNEL AND NON
RECOVERABLE
(STONEWARE, PORCELAIN, CERAMIC)

EMBLEMATIC PACKAGING:

SORTING INSTRUCTIONS FIND OUT MORE

This packaging is not included in national sorting guidelines. They will be sorted more
widely as part of the Extended Sorting Guidelines in 2021.
Porcelain, ceramics and stoneware
have a melting temperature higher
RECYCLING
This packaging does not have recycling channels. In particular, they disrupt the recycling than that of the glass and deteriorate
of glass. It cannot, however, be used to recover energy. production quality.

RATE AND ECO-MODULATION

Material rate by weight 7.3 Materials without recycling channel and non recoverable: 54.58 €ct/kg
ACTION TAKEN BONUS
Media awareness campaign 4%
Reduction at source 8%

Provisions of the AGEC Law - Order of December 25, 2020

A penalty* is assigned to product packages that have one of the signs or confusing markings (Green Dot) on them.
2022 packaging rate - Not contractually binding

* see page 14

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Any doubts about which material-based
you should apply to packaging or packaging unit?
To find the right material rate, use the decision tree below or go to the Interactive Guide available CONSULT THE INTERACTIVE GUIDE
online, where you will find your answer in no more than five clicks.

Does your CSU contain multiple packaging units?

Yes No

What is the primary material in your 1st packaging unit? What is the primary material in your packaging?
Remember to test your other units as well!

Steel Aluminium Glass Paper & Cardboard Other Plastic

RATE 1 * RATE 2 * RATE 5 *

Grès, céramique…
Is it a brick pack? Is the unit made of…? Is it a bottle/vial?

Wood, plywood Textile, others

Yes No Sandstone, ceramic… Yes No
and cork materials...

* * *
RATE 4 RATE 3 RATE 7.1 TARIF 7.2 TARIF 7.3

Which resin is used for the body of your packaging Flexible or rigid?

Complexes** or other resins

Clear PET Coloured PET, PE, PP PVC
(PLA, PETG, PC, SAN etc.)

RATE 6.1 RATE 6.2 RATE 6.7 RATE 6.6

Which resin is used for the flexible body? Which resin is used for the rigid body?
* F or these material categories, if your packaging unit /
packaging is multi-material or multi-layer, check the
breakdown by material to see whether you can apply PE PVC Complexes** or other resins PE, PP ou PET PS PVC Complexes** or other resins
the majority material rule. (PET, PP, PLA, PS etc.) (PLA, ABS, PETG, PMMA etc.)
** Mixture
 of two or more resins, mixture
of a plastic resin with another material RATE 6.4 RATE 6.7 RATE 6.6 RATE 6.3 RATE 6.5 RATE 6.7 RATE 6.6

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