Making Recycling Impact Measurable with an Intelligent Digital Calculator
Results at a Glance:
Real-time feedback during packaging design
Better evaluation of recyclability before production
Reduced risk of non-compliant packaging choices
More informed material and design decisions
Stronger support for circular product development
The Recycling Calculator transforms a complex framework of rules and guidelines into a clear, user-friendly experience with real-time recyclability guidance. The result is probably the most precise, comprehensive and flexible design for recycling tool in the world. The Prosit team has proved a valuable partner in the undertaking of both building the tool and harmonizing it with other tools and frameworks, even if the process has turned out to be significantly more challenging than first expected.
Johannes Daae
Head of Development, Grønt Punkt Norge, Norway
Client
Grønt Punkt Norge — a national producer responsibility organization (PRO) responsible for financing, organizing, and ensuring the collection and recycling of packaging waste in Norway.
They work closely with businesses, municipalities, and authorities to meet environmental regulations, improve recycling rates, and support the transition toward a circular economy.
Services
Custom Software Development
Data Science & Business Intelligence
UI/UX Design & Prototyping
Kubernetes & Infrastructure Management
Tech Stack
Golang
Azure Cloud
CosmosDB
MsSQL
AngularJS
PowerBI
Challenges
Recycling and sustainability efforts rely heavily on data — but that data is often complex, abstract, and difficult to communicate effectively.
Grønt Punkt Norge needed a way to make recycling impact clear, measurable, and understandable for users and stakeholders.
Key challenges included:
Translating complex recycling and environmental data into simple insights
Low engagement with static sustainability information
Difficulty demonstrating the real impact of recycling actions
Need for an intuitive, accessible tool for a broad audience
Supporting both awareness and data-driven decision-making
To address this, they needed a digital solution that could turn data into meaningful, actionable insights.
The challenge was not just to present data — but to make environmental impact tangible and actionable. Prosit transformed complex recycling data into an intuitive decision-support tool.
Solutions
Grønt Punkt Norge developed a Recycling Calculator — an advanced decision-support tool that enables product and packaging designers to evaluate recyclability and environmental impact during the design phase.
Prosit AS supported the design and development of this solution across the full lifecycle:
Ideation and Concept Development
Defined the calculator as a design-phase tool, enabling real-time evaluation of packaging decisions — including materials, labels, adhesives, colours, and printing techniques.
Sustainability-Driven Design Logic
At the core of the calculator is a system that provides immediate feedback on how design choices impact recyclability and compliance.
This enables users to:
assess environmental impact during product development
reduce the risk of non-recyclable packaging
align designs with circular economy principles
Recycling Process Simulation
Developed a model that simulates how packaging behaves in modern recycling facilities, taking into account:
material separation processes
contamination factors
multi-layer and complex packaging structures
Environmental Scoring & Decision Support
Built a system that translates simulation results into a clear environmental score for each design iteration.
This enables:
better comparison between design options
data-driven decision-making
improved sustainability outcomes
Development and Implementation
Delivered a robust, user-friendly calculator with scalable architecture and real-time feedback capabilities.
Process Facilitation
Worked closely with domain experts to ensure accuracy of recycling models, usability of the tool, and alignment with regulatory and sustainability requirements.
