EuRIC - The European Recycling Industries

#𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐂𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐞-𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠!♻️📲 EuRIC's Secretary General Julia Ettinger (Blees) will moderate the panel discussion at #IERC 2025, taking place in Salzburg from January 22-24, 2025! Looking forward to the insightful discussions and valuable learnings for the industry. EuRIC can't wait to meet you soon in Salzburg! #Recycling #Sustainability #Repair #ITAD #CircularEconomy #ElectronicsRecycling #TransboundaryMovementOfWaste #RecyclingTechnology #BaselConvention #SecondaryRawMaterials #SafetyOfBatteries #ESPR #PlasticsInWEEE #RecyclingEurope #EUROMETREC https://lnkd.in/eje_Ns7A

On Monday, ENVI lawmakers rubber-stamped the preliminary agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (#PPWR), marking a major step toward achieving true circularity—a development wholeheartedly welcomed by EuRIC♻️📦 The PPWR corrigendum text has also officially received the European Parliament’s endorsement and will now be transmitted to the Council of the EU for final ratification at the ministerial level, followed by its publication in the EU Official Journal.   📂This regulation provides the clarity and stability businesses need to plan and invest in circular packaging value chains. Delaying its adoption would only create uncertainty and slow progress on the environmental goals we all strive to achieve.   💪The EU recycling industry is ready to move forward and meet the new requirements. What’s needed now is quick action to implement the secondary legislation, harmonise standards, and issue the necessary guidance!   EuRIC remains committed to working closely with policymakers to ensure an effective implementation. 📸 Studio Empreinte/Getty Images

EuRIC Textiles, Decathlon and FEAD - European Waste Management Association, join forces to urge EU negotiators to swiftly agree on the #WFD revision and implement effective #EPR schemes, strengthening Europe’s circular textile economy. Read our joint position here 🔗euric.link/irl We've also issued a joint press release outlining our call - read it here 👉euric.link/qou #circulareconomy #circulartextiles #EuRICtextiles #RecyclingEurope #EUrecyclers

The Joint Research Center has published its long-awaited technical proposals for EU-wide end-of-waste criteria for plastics. It is now time for the European Commission to accelerate the adoption of harmonised EoW criteria for #plastics to create a strong single market for recycled materials♻️ 👉The absence of a consistent legal framework on end-of-waste for certain waste streams creates uncertainty for waste operators and for entities trading and using secondary raw materials. 👉The implementation of EU-wide end-of-waste criteria can address these disparities between Member States and across different actors in the value chain, ultimately increasing the uptake of high quality secondary raw materials in manufacturing processes.      🔗You can download the report here: https://lnkd.in/e4VBMBTD   #plastics #recycling #circulareconomy #market #demand #trade #EuRICplastics #EPRB #RecyclingEurope 

Highlights from today’s partner association meeting ahead of the Bureau of Middle East Recycling (#BMR) Conference in #Dubai. A fantastic opportunity to bring together association leaders and BMR board members to discuss the future of #recycling🤝♻️

That's a wrap ♻️ After 3.5 years, the CIMPA project concluded its journey with an event on "Advancing circularity of complex plastic films" showcasing its innovative solutions for recycling multilayer plastic films from #packaging and #agricultural applications. EuRIC co-hosted this event, as a work package leader in the #CIMPA project, which unites 12 other partners from 5 countries, covering the entire value chain A heartfelt thank you to all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions 🙏 We look forward to continuing collaboration to advance the #circularity of complex plastic films. By building on the research and policy insights from CIMPA, we aim to provide practical solutions that support EU efforts in promoting circularity in #plastics💪 Missed our event? Check out our Press Release for the key takeaways 🔗euric.link/8md

Eurostat has published its 2023 data on the circular material use rate (#CMUR), revealing that 11.8% of materials used in the EU came from recycling—the highest share recorded to date💪♻️ This represents a 0.3% point increase from 2022. The Netherlands (30.6%), Italy (20.8%), and Malta (19.8%) achieved the highest #circularity rates, while Romania (1.3%), Ireland (2.3%), and Finland (2.4%) had the lowest. Metal ores had the highest circularity rate at 24.7%. 🎯The EU aims to double this rate by 2030 under its Circular Economy Action Plan.

At today's conference on "Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles - Developments in Europe and Germany," EuRIC's Secretary General Julia Ettinger (Blees) highlighted the importance of effective #EPR schemes to reduce administrative burdens while supporting a more sustainable textile sector. 🧵She also stressed the need to avoid a fee on second-hand textiles. The conference, organised by EuRIC member Gemeinschaft für textile Zukunft (GftZ) and held in Berlin, also addressed the ongoing targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive (#WFD) and the Ecodesign regulation (#ESPR), both of which are crucial for shaping the future of textile recycling in Europe. A heartfelt thank you to the organisers for providing the opportunity to discuss the pressing issues surrounding circularity in textiles and the crisis currently facing Europe's textile sorting and recycling sector🙏

Only a few hours left until today’s event on advancing the circularity of complex #plasticfilms! ♻️ Join us in Brussels for an engaging panel discussion featuring: ✅ Wolfgang Trunk, European Commission ✅ Judit Guerra-Falcon, Plastics Europe ✅ Lauriane Veillard, Zero Waste Europe ✅ Alexandra de Schonen, SUEZ Explore the challenges and opportunities in achieving circularity for plastic films alongside EU policymakers, industry leaders, and circularity experts. 🎟 Participation is free! 👉 Secure your spot now: 🔗 euric.link/r90 #CIMPA #PlasticFilms #CircularEconomy

Boosting the uptake of recycled steel is a game-changer. Here’s why 👇 ♻️Recycled steel is Europe’s most cost-effective and scalable path to a competitive, low-carbon economy. It drives job creation, enhances strategic autonomy, cuts emissions, and boosts Europe’s industrial base. Our latest position paper dives into the future of Europe’s steel industry, calling for bold measures to prioritise recycled steel—delivering both environmental and economic resilience. Read our position paper 👉 euric.link/8jj Read our press release 👉 euric.link/2tm EUWID | Recycling and Waste Management ENDS Europe Redazione Riciclatv Recycling Today Waste & Recycling Magazine Recycling International RETEMA David Vidorreta IndustriAmbiente RAWMATHUB.GR AfvalOnline letsrecycle.com Euronews Financial Times Reuters Construction Digital EUobserver Steel Industry News