PP5 Disposal & Recycling QR Code Generator
Print an on-pack recycle-link QR code for polypropylene (resin code 5) packaging that resolves to country-specific disposal instructions — aligned to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Directive 94/62/EC. Free, browser-only — no producer data leaves your device.
Shape of the data pixels.
Shape of the 3 finder patterns.
Inner dots inside corners.
Overall shape of the QR code.
Pre-styled designs for specific use cases. Applies colors, shapes, frame & CTA in one click.
One-click color themes. You can further customise after picking a preset.
Keep strong contrast between foreground and background for reliable scanning.
Place a logo at the center of the QR code. Error correction is automatically set to High when a logo is added.
Wrap the QR code in a frame with optional text to encourage scanning.
Text displayed on the frame (e.g. "Scan Me", "Get Discount", "View Menu").
Pixel dimensions. Larger = better for print.
Higher = more resilient. Use H with logos.
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How It Works
Pick the country of placement
Choose the EU member state or EEA country where the packaging is sold. Disposal routes for PP5 differ across markets — Germany's Gelber Sack, France's Tri Sélectif bac jaune, Italy's CONAI streams — and the landing page mirrors those local rules.
Pick the disposal route
Most rigid PP5 packaging goes in the plastics recycling bin in countries with curbside collection. Films, lids, and composite items often need a specialist drop-off or material separation. Pick the route that's most accurate for the format — the consumer instruction text adapts.
Add brand, EPR ID and weight (optional)
The brand name appears on the disposal landing page as a courtesy. The EPR registration ID (LUCID in Germany, UIN in France, CONAI in Italy) travels with the QR for compliance auditing. Net weight in grams supports ESPR / Digital Product Passport reporting hooks.
Download and add to your packaging artwork
The QR generates instantly. Download as PNG, SVG, or PDF, and place it on your label or carton with the chasing-arrows triangle (♻ 5 PP) beside it. Print the country and route in plain text too — consumers without a smartphone still need to know where this pack belongs.
EU Regulatory Context
Directive 94/62/EC
The EU's foundational packaging directive requires producers to mark packaging by material so waste streams can sort it. The chasing-arrows triangle around the resin number (♻ 5 = PP) is the long-standing visual mark; this QR layers digital, localized guidance on top of that mark without replacing it.
PPWR (2026 onward)
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation extends marking requirements with consumer-facing recyclability information and harmonised labelling. A scannable disposal-instruction QR is one of the practical ways producers will satisfy that consumer-information requirement across all 27 member states with one print run.
Extended Producer Responsibility
Each member state runs its own EPR scheme — LUCID/Zentrale Stelle in Germany, Citeo's UIN in France, CONAI in Italy, FTI in Sweden. The optional EPR ID field on this generator carries the producer's registration number with the QR, so audits and material-flow reports can tie the on-pack mark back to a registered scheme participant.
ESPR / Digital Product Passport
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduces a Digital Product Passport for many product categories from 2027 onward, with packaging following on a similar timeline. The optional weight field is the first hook for that — the same QR can later expand to point to a fuller passport without changing the printed barcode.
What's PP5 and Why a Dedicated QR?
PP5 — polypropylene, resin identification code 5 — is the second-most common plastic in everyday packaging. Yogurt pots, butter tubs, microwaveable ready-meal trays, bottle caps, ice-cream containers, takeaway cutlery. It is widely recyclable but the collection stream varies across the EU: rigid PP5 typically belongs in plastics curbside collection, but films, multilayer items and certain caps need a specialist drop-off. A generic recycling logo cannot capture that nuance — a QR resolving to country- and route-specific guidance can.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PP5 disposal QR code?
A PP5 disposal QR code is a 2D barcode printed on or near polypropylene (resin code 5) packaging. When a consumer scans it, their phone opens a localized landing page that explains how to dispose of or recycle that specific item under their country's rules. The QR makes the on-pack marking required by Directive 94/62/EC and the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) actionable rather than just informational.
Which EU regulations does this QR support?
The generator targets two pieces of EU law: (1) Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste, which requires producers to mark packaging by material so it can be sorted; and (2) the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which extends marking requirements with consumer-facing recyclability information from 2026 onward. The encoded URL points to country-specific guidance — Germany's dual-system, France's Tri Sélectif, Italy's CONAI, and so on — so the same QR works whether the pack is sold in Berlin or Lisbon.
Why PP5 specifically?
PP5 (polypropylene, resin identification code 5) is the second-most common plastic in food and household packaging — yogurt pots, butter tubs, microwaveable trays, bottle caps. It is widely recyclable but only collected via certain streams in each country (yellow bin in Germany; plastics box in France; specialist drop-off in Italy in some municipalities). A QR that resolves the local route is more useful than a generic recycling logo.
Do I need to be registered with an EPR scheme to print this QR?
Strictly no — the QR generator does not require it — but to lawfully place packaging on most EU markets you must be registered with the relevant national Extended Producer Responsibility scheme: LUCID in Germany, Citeo's UIN in France, CONAI in Italy, RVM in Lithuania, and so on. The form has an optional EPR ID field so the registration can travel with the QR for audit purposes.
What gets encoded into the QR?
A URL of the form https://qrsansar.com/pp5-info?c=DE&m=PP5&r=recycling&b=Acme — the country, material code, disposal route, and any optional brand, EPR ID, or weight you provide. The landing page reads those parameters and renders disposal instructions in the consumer's language. Nothing is sent to qrsansar.com at generation time; the URL is constructed entirely in your browser.
Should I still print the recycling logo and resin code?
Yes. The QR is an accelerator, not a replacement, for the on-pack marking required by 94/62/EC. Always print the chasing-arrows triangle with the resin code (♻ 5 PP) and a brief plain-text disposal hint beside the QR. Consumers without a smartphone, or in markets where QR scanning is less common, still need the printed information.
Is this generator free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, email gate, or watermark. Download the generated QR as PNG, SVG, or PDF and place it on your packaging artwork.
Does qrsansar.com store any of my packaging data?
No. The country, route, brand and EPR ID never leave your browser at generation time. Once the QR is printed and a consumer scans it, their request hits the public landing page; that request is not linked back to you, and we do not log producer identifiers.
Compliance note. qrsansar.com provides a free QR generator and a public disposal-information landing page. We are not a registered EPR scheme operator and do not issue producer registration numbers. To lawfully place packaging on EU markets, register with the appropriate national EPR scheme (LUCID, Citeo, CONAI, etc.). The on-pack marking required by Directive 94/62/EC and the PPWR remains the producer's responsibility.
Privacy. Everything is generated in your browser. No producer data, EPR IDs or brand names are sent to qrsansar.com at generation time.