RecyCert operates as a decentralized platform allowing all stakeholders in the recycling process to input and verify data on PCR materials.

Using blockchain technology, each batch of recycled material is tagged with a secure digital identifier upon collection.

As it passes through the supply chain—from recycler to manufacturer—data such as material type, quality, and provenance are uploaded to the blockchain.

Smart contracts automatically enforce quality standards and assign real-time valuations based on updated market data and compliance requirements.

These immutable records provide auditable assurance to buyers and regulatory bodies, thus facilitating trust and enabling premium market access for high-quality PCR materials.

RecyCert significantly enhances trust in recycled material markets, providing a tamper-proof ledger of material provenance and quality certified by blockchain.

It reduces compliance costs and risk of fines, while opening access to premium segments eager for verified PCR content.

By leveraging smart contracts, stakeholders can automate and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards, which traditional methods fail to achieve.

Blockchain and smart contract technologies are mature, with proven scalability and security, yet integrating them into diverse recycling processes presents challenges.

Initial development may require partnerships with key recyclers and manufacturers to ensure practical viability.

Existing blockchain platforms could be leveraged to reduce developmental costs, although some regulatory approvals for data handling may still be required.