KRAIBURG TPE Earned Recycled Content Validation
UL Solutions has validated that KRAIBURG TPE materials contain up to 80 percent post-consumer recycled content.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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UL Solutions awarded an Environmental Claim Validation to KRAIBURG TPE for its second-generation universal materials. The verification confirms these products contain between 70 and 80 percent post-consumer recycled material.
Why it matters
Manufacturers are increasingly seeking third-party verification to meet growing transparency requirements from retailers and consumers regarding recycled content. This validation helps companies satisfy these regulatory developments using standardized, verifiable data.
The validation confirms that materials contain 70 to 80 percent post-consumer recycled content, verified through UL Solutions audits. These figures represent the proportion of recyclates identified through calculation methods and traceability reviews.
The players
UL Solutions
UL Solutions is a global safety science leader that provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help businesses meet safety and sustainability standards.
KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE is a manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer products used in a variety of industrial and consumer goods applications worldwide.
The details
UL Solutions performed this verification in accordance with UL 2809-2, Edition 3, and utilized definitions provided in ISO 14021:2016. These thermoplastic elastomer materials are intended for use in consumer applications such as razor handles, protective caps, anti-slip elements, dog toys, and feeding mats.
Timeline
UL Solutions published the Environmental Claim Validation on October 14, 2026.
Market Landscape
This certification signals a broader shift toward formalizing supply chain transparency in the thermoplastic elastomer industry. It positions manufacturers to compete more effectively as brands increasingly standardize their sustainability reporting to align with global environmental benchmarks.
Consumers may find these validated materials used in everyday household items ranging from dog toys to personal care products. This verification allows shoppers to more accurately identify products that utilize recycled content in their manufacturing process.
The takeaway
Third-party environmental validations provide essential clarity for consumers attempting to differentiate between products with verified sustainable components. Seeking out certified materials helps shoppers support manufacturers that adhere to standardized, traceable recycling practices.
Further reading
For more on industry sustainability standards, visit the Consumer Goods section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AZoM.
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