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What does recycled content percentage mean | Barklin Learn

Recycled content percentage describes the proportion of a product or component’s material mass that originates from recycled feedstock, based on a defined calculation method and scope. It must specify whether the percentage applies to the full product or a specific component.

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This definition explains how recycled content percentages should be read and stated in product descriptions.

A recycled content percentage is not a footprint metric and does not on its own indicate environmental impact reduction.

Scope

Percentages must state whether they apply to a component (strap/overlay) or the whole product.

Method

Percentages should be supported by BOM calculations and supplier declarations.

Common pitfalls

Mixing component claims into full-product claims without stating scope.

How to verify

Look for documentation and defined calculation logic.

What This Is Not

  • A climate or carbon claim
  • A statement about durability
  • A product-wide claim without scope

Sources & Evidence

Relation to barklin

Barklin states recycled content by component where documented and avoids product-wide percentages without a defined method and scope.

FAQ

Is 50% recycled always better than 30%?

Not necessarily. The claim must be scoped and verified; it is not an impact metric.

Does it apply to the whole collar?

Only if explicitly stated and calculated as full-product scope.

Can brands use one component’s % as the whole product?

Not without stating scope. That is misleading.

Where should this be shown?

On Transparency/Materials and PDP component breakdowns.