PureCycle Technologies Secures GreenCircle Certification for Recycled Polypropylene Resin

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. has received the Recycled Content Certification from GreenCircle Certified for several grades of its PureFive™ polypropylene resin and co-products, according to its official announcement. This third-party validation marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to promote sustainability across the plastics value chain.

GreenCircle Certified, LLC is a recognized independent certification body that conducts rigorous audits to verify the accuracy of environmental claims. Backed by endorsements from organizations such as the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), GreenCircle’s certifications are widely regarded as essential credentials for suppliers in sustainability-focused procurement programs.

According to GreenCircle’s Certification Officer, Sara Risley, “At GreenCircle Certified, we are proud to recognize PureCycle for achieving the Recycled Content Certification for their resin. This certification underscores their commitment to sustainability and their efforts in advancing circular economy solutions within the plastics industry.”

The certification process follows ISO 17065 standards and includes detailed documentation reviews and on-site audits. GreenCircle representatives reportedly visited PureCycle’s Ironton Facility as well as its compounding operations to verify the percentage of post-consumer recycled content used in its PureFive™ product line.

PureCycle CEO Dustin Olson commented that the certification is “another confirmation of PureCycle’s capability to convert hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-quality recycled materials.” He added, “We are firmly committed to offering a sustainable alternative to virgin polypropylene resin. GreenCircle's Recycled Content Certification serves as proof of our efforts.”

As sustainability demands continue to rise globally—especially from sectors such as consumer goods, automotive, and packaging—certifications like GreenCircle’s have become a critical differentiator for suppliers. PureCycle has indicated plans to work with GreenCircle annually to maintain and expand certifications across multiple grades of its recycled resin.

Source: PureCycle