Kenji read it over her shoulder. “You just invented ‘gray zone’ certification.”
First, TG5 enhances . Under its guidelines, each bale of sorted plastic waste would carry metadata: origin, polymer type, previous use (e.g., food vs. non-food), and known additives. This “chain of custody” standard prevents the downgrading of all recyclate to low-value applications. For example, a high-purity PET stream traced back to a bottle deposit scheme can be certified for food-contact applications, commanding a premium price.
