
Step one: Preliminary analysis
Inventory
- Description of customer requirements
- Definition of packaging specifications
- Description of the packaging process
Research
- What are the packaging requirements for the products?
- What needs to be taken into account?
- Preliminary analysis of the regulation, recyclability and environmental impact of existing packaging
- Exploring alternative materials
- Identification of potential suppliers
Step two: Detailed analysis

Product requirements analysis
- What are the product packaging requirements?
- What other restrictions need to be taken into account?
Evaluation of packaging machines
- Which machines are used?
- Details of the packaging production process

Step three: design solutions
Redesigning and improving packaging
- Redesign of new packaging (structure and materials)
- In-depth regulatory analysis of the new solution
- Definition of a new solution with the customer
- Coordination of cooperation with packaging suppliers
Before the test
- Support for the first production test of new packaging
Step 4: impact assessment

Assessment of the recyclability of packaging
- In-depth analysis of recyclability of new packaging
Environmental impact assessment
- Comparative assessment of the environmental impact of a new packaging solution (life cycle assessment)

Step 5: certification (optional)
Recyclability certification
- The recyclability of the packaging can be certified by Interzero according to the "Made4Recycling" method.
Impact certification
- The results of the detailed analysis can be certified by an external certification body.
FAQ
Made 4 Circle is Interzero's solution for companies interested in developing sustainable and recyclable packaging.
The aim of Made 4 Circle is to helping customers identify their packaging challenges and offer them the right solution.
It is divided into four main steps:
- Preliminary analysis
- Detailed analysis
- Designing solutions
- Impact assessment
Made 4 Circle is a strategic tool to help your company make the right decision on eco-design / packaging innovation.
Flexible, specific and modular design, it solves many of the challenges to improve the recyclability of packaging through accurate and tailor-made analysis.
With 30 years of industry experience, Interzero is active in packaging recycling and consulting solutions for companies of all sizes on an international scale.
To remain competitive and ensure sustainability. Recyclable packaging is an important part of companies' sustainability strategies and an increasingly important element in purchasing decisions.
In addition, legislation is becoming increasingly stringent to achieve sustainability goals such as waste reduction and resource conservation.
With its latest proposal on packaging and packaging waste, the European Commission aims to make all packaging economically reusable or recyclable by 2030 and to reduce packaging, packaging surpluses and thus packaging waste.
is a solution that Interzero has developed to support the development of recyclable packaging in accordance with European regulations.
At Made 4 Circle we analyse your packaging and compile all related information.
Interzero's industry experience gives us access to the best and most innovative packaging solutions.
Several factors determine the duration of the analysis, such as:
- business needs,
- business challenges,
- scope of the project,
- necessary measures.
After the first session, Interzero is able to identify and develop the best solution at the right time to achieve your objectives.
For more information, please contact our team of experts.
No. Your results will support Made 4 Circle experts in their further analysis.
Made4Circle is Interzero's circular solution for companies interested in developing sustainable and recyclable packaging.
To remain competitive. More and more consumers/buyers are making environmentally friendly purchasing decisions.
To save costs. For future uploads of an ecomodulation programme based on recyclable packaging materials.
Adaptation. Legal requirements for packaging are becoming more stringent, as more emphasis is placed on recyclability.
Communicate organically. Your reputation in the market will improve.
Made4Circle are solutions matched to individual needs and expectations.
After the first session, Interzero is able to find the best solution at the right cost to achieve your objectives.
For more information, please contact our team of experts.