{"id":792,"date":"2025-03-24T08:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T09:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jbrollo.com\/?p=792"},"modified":"2025-03-27T15:50:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T15:50:48","slug":"eus-plastic-recycling-industry-at-breaking-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jbrollo.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/24\/eus-plastic-recycling-industry-at-breaking-point\/","title":{"rendered":"EU\u2019s plastic recycling industry at \u201cbreaking point\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The European Union\u2019s plastic recycling industry is at a \u201cbreaking point\u201d, Plastic Recyclers Europe says.<\/h4>\n

Plastic Recyclers Europe said a sharp decline in domestic production, increased imports, and rising economic pressures are forcing company closures.<\/p>\n

Plastic Recyclers Europe, which represents European plastics recyclers who reprocess plastic waste, warned of \u201csevere consequences\u201d across the entire value chain.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow more than ever, decisive action is essential,\u201d Ton Emans, President at Plastics Recyclers Europe, said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge EU policymakers to take a fast and strong political stance, introducing effective import controls and enforcing existing legislation, including the restriction of importing materials which do not meet equivalent EU sustainability and safety standards.\u201d<\/p>\n

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We urge EU policymakers to take a fast and strong political stance\u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

European recyclers also have to deal with high energy costs and soaring input waste costs, Plastic Recyclers Europe said, which have increased operational expenses over the last few years.<\/p>\n

Plastic Recyclers Europe also warned businesses are being undercut by cheaper imported materials.<\/p>\n

The negative market trends have been detrimental to the industry, Plastic Recyclers Europe said, which has led to a decline in recycling rates, hindered the adoption of circular practices and increased reliance on unsustainable production methods.<\/p>\n

Imports of both recycled and virgin polymers account for over 20% of EU polymer consumption<\/a>, while domestic recycling production has declined by 5% for most polymers.<\/p>\n

Plastic Recyclers Europe said EU plastic production is projected to regress to levels last seen in the year 2000, even as polymer consumption continues to grow.<\/p>\n

At the same time, plastic waste exports from the EU increased by 36% in 2024 compared to 2022, highlighting a shift away from in-region recycling efforts.<\/p>\n

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