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Recycling results
Since 2005, TMR has been responsible for ensuring that our customers fulfill their producer responsibility. We work every day to recycle as much packaging as possible in Sweden.
As of the 1st of January 2024, the municipalities overtook the collection responsibility from producer responsibility organizations (PRO) such as TMR. This means that TMR’s collection operations towards Swedish households have ceased.
Below you can read about TMR’s recycling results.
TMR recycling results
household packaging Q1-Q2 2025
87
Paper packaging
45
Plastic packaging
95
Metal packaging
93
Glass packaging
How is the recycling result calculated?
TMR’s recycling result is calculated using the amount of recycled household packaging of each material type in relation to the amount of household packaging of each material type sorted at source by households and collected by municipalities.
The reason for presenting this particular value is that it reflects the recycling factors that TMR can concretely influence, e.g. through the choice of recyclers.
Since 2024, Sweden’s municipalities are responsible for the collection of household packaging and, based on TMR’s percentage market share, hand over collected material to TMR. TMR can therefore not influence either efficiency or quality at the collection stage.
Similarly, TMR cannot directly influence the extent to which households actually recycle empty packaging and thus how much packaging municipalities can actually collect.
Traceability
Quality throughout the recycling chain
TMR, in collaboration with its partners, ensures traceability throughout the material flow, from collected packaging material to reprocessed raw material that can be reused in new products or packaging. Even for sorted, non-recyclable packaging, sustainable management is guaranteed through energy recovery. This gives us full visibility into each step of the process and its efficiency.
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In the field of plastics, TMR is a supporting member of RecyClass, a cross-industry initiative
that brings together material producers, converters, brand owners and recyclers. Together,
they work to improve the recyclability of plastics through common design guidelines and
scientifically validated testing methods. A primary target is that all recipients of sorted plas-
tic material for recycling should be certified according to EUCertPlus, a recognized standard
that ensures traceability throughout the recycling process.
Recycling
What happens to what TMR recycles?
All plastic packaging collected from Swedish households goes to automated sorting in Sweden and Finland, based on where it is collected. The plastics that cannot be recycled go to energy recovery in the same countries.
All the paper packaging we collect from Swedish households is recycled at paper mills in Sweden and Northern Europe.
All metal packaging goes for sorting in the Nordic region.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Q&A recycling
How does TMR's recycling system differ from others?
TMR has chosen to include both transportation distance and recycling rate when choosing recycling facilities. In this way, we ensure the shortest possible distance between packaging collection and recycling. We are alone in the industry in this.
In addition, TMR has chosen to place a larger share of recycling with the recyclers that achieve the highest recycling rate. Innovation and good results must pay off!
What packaging can be recycled via TMR?
TMR handles all types of packaging: plastic, paper, glass, metal, wood, textiles and other mixed materials. Whatever the material, we make sure that what can be recycled, is recycled.
As a producer, how do I report my packaging volumes?
You can easily report your packaging volumes in TMR’s customer portal. The system is designed to make it easy to report and monitor packaging volumes.
Why is TMR's recycling important for a circular economy?
By collecting, sorting and recycling packaging, TMR enables materials to be reused both in new packaging or products. This reduces both waste and the need for new raw materials.
How do I know that my packaging is really recycled?
TMR reports openly on recycling rates, material flows and collaborations. TMR reports all information on how collected materials are processed to the Swedish EPA. The data is then checked by the Swedish EPA and Statistics Sweden. We comply with Swedish legislation and EU regulations, and work for maximum traceability. Contact us here and we’ll tell you more!
What does TMR's 100% recyclability target mean?
TMR works to ensure that all collected packaging can be used as raw material for new products, which means investing in innovation, technology and careful sorting.
What does TMR do if packaging cannot be recycled?
Packaging that cannot be recycled goes to energy recovery, where it is used as fuel in heating plants, which is the second best environmental option according to the waste hierarchy.
How does TMR contribute to a circular economy?
TMR contributes to a circular economy by ensuring that collected packaging is recycled and reused as raw material in new products, reducing the need for new resources and minimizing waste.