OPERATIONAL PORTAL

Participation & Applications

Operational gateway for recycler accreditation, project registration, verification submission, and claims documentation.

Participation in the Recyclers Alliance Plastic Credit Program requires formal registration, documentation submission, and conformity with the Plastic Credit Standard v1.0 and the applicable methodology. Please review the Governance & Standards portal prior to submission. All applicants must complete the relevant forms below prior to credit issuance eligibility.

Structured Participation Workflow: Accreditation Registration Verification Issuance Retirement

Recycler Accreditation & Project Registration

Recyclers and project operators must complete formal accreditation and documentation requirements prior to credit issuance eligibility.

RA-F-001
Mandatory

Recycler Registration Application

Status: Mandatory
Document Code: RA-F-001

Initial accreditation submission for recycler entities seeking participation under the Plastic Credit Program.

All submissions reviewed under Program governance procedures.

RA-F-002
Mandatory

Project Activity Registration Form

Status: Mandatory
Document Code: RA-F-002

Registration submission for specific recycling activities under approved Methodology.

All submissions reviewed under Program governance procedures.

RA-F-003
Required Prior to Verification

Monitoring Plan Submission

Status: Required Prior to Verification
Document Code: RA-F-003

Formal submission of monitoring and data management systems in accordance with the relevant Methodology.

All submissions reviewed under Program governance procedures.

Verification & Conformity Assessment

All registered activities must undergo independent third-party conformity assessment under Verifier Accreditation & Competence Rules.

RA-F-004
Required

Verification Engagement Request

Status: Required
Document Code: RA-F-004

Formal request to initiate third-party verification with reporting period and volume data.

All submissions reviewed under Program governance procedures.

RA-F-005
Conditional

Corrective Action & Response Submission

Status: Conditional
Document Code: RA-F-005

Response submission for verification findings and corrective action plans.

All submissions reviewed under Program governance procedures.

Credit Retirement & Claims Documentation

Credit retirement and environmental claims require formal documentation in accordance with Buyer Claims & Communications Guidance and Transparency Policy.

RA-F-006
Required

Credit Retirement Request

Status: Required
Document Code: RA-F-006

Formal retirement instruction for serialized credits within the registry system.

All submissions reviewed under Program governance procedures.

RA-F-007
Required

Claims Declaration Submission

Status: Required
Document Code: RA-F-007

Formal claims documentation submission for corporate buyers making environmental statements.

All submissions reviewed under Program governance procedures.

Submission Governance Notice

All applications, documentation, and declarations are reviewed under the authority of the Recyclers Alliance Plastic Credit Program governance framework. Submission does not guarantee accreditation or credit issuance. Additional documentation may be requested during review or verification.

What happens next

  • You receive a Submission ID for tracking
  • Initial completeness check by Program Team
  • Technical review / verifier engagement (if applicable)
  • Clarifications requested (if needed)
  • Decision communicated by email