What we recycle

Plastics

Plastics are composed of polymers i.e., compounds made of many small molecules.

Ferrous metals

Ferrous metals, primarily composed of iron, include materials like steel and cast iron, which are commonly found in construction, manufacturing, and transportation.

Non-Ferrous metals

Non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, and titanium, do not contain iron and are valued for their resistance to corrosion and high conductivity.

Paper

Recycled paper is a versatile material that can replace or supplement virgin pulp to create new products like packaging, newspapers, and insulation.

Textiles

Textiles, including both synthetic fibers like polyester and natural fibers like cotton, are integral to daily life, with global production nearly tripling since 1975.

Tyres

Tyres contain multiple valuable materials such as rubber (75%), steel (15%) and textile fibres (10%).

Construction & Demolition

Construction and demolition (C&D) waste includes materials like concrete, bricks, wood, metals, glass, plastics, and hazardous substances such as asbestos.

End-of-life Vehicles

End-of-life Vehicles (ELVs) contain valuable materials like metals (steel, aluminum), plastics, rubber, and glass, as well as batteries.

E-waste

E-waste, otherwise referred to as waste electronical and electronic equipment (WEEE), is mainly composed of non-ferrous metals (nickel, copper, lead, etc.

Ships

End-of-life ships are decommissioned vessels that contain valuable materials like steel, metals, and electronics, along with hazardous substances such as asbestos, oils, and toxic chemicals.

Who we are

European Recycling Conference 2023: special edition

When & where

De Warande, Rue Zinner - Zinnerstraat, Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk, Pentagone - Vijfhoek, Bruxelles - Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad - Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale - Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1000, België / Belgique / Belgien

Direction

When & where

De Warande, Rue Zinner - Zinnerstraat, Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk, Pentagone - Vijfhoek, Bruxelles - Brussel, Brussel-Hoofdstad - Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale - Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1000, België / Belgique / Belgien

Direction

Get ready for the exciting ERC 2023 happening in Brussels, the heart of the European Union!

This time, we’re teaming up with DENUO, the Belgian waste management and recycling federation, to shine a spotlight on car recycling. Why? Well, the automotive industry is going through a major revolution. By 2035, which is practically tomorrow in terms of industrial value chains, combustion engine vehicles will be phased out and replaced by electric vehicles (EVs). This transition will have a significant impact on all the players involved, considering that the industry provides 12.6 million direct and indirect jobs in the EU. Recycling is no exception.

Cars are composed of various materials like steel, aluminum, plastics, critical materials, rubber, and textiles, among others. The revision of the ELV Directive into a Regulation is just the beginning! This move is expected to attract substantial investments needed to ensure that the EU maintains its leadership in car recycling.

At the ERC 2023, you can expect to hear from top-level speakers from both the industry and policy-making sphere. They will keep you updated on the latest economic and policy aspects resulting from these transformative changes. But wait, there’s more to the ERC than just a conference.

This year, the ERC is placing a strong emphasis on networking opportunities. After the half-day conference, you’ll have the chance to engage with fellow attendees during a networking walking dinner at De Warande, one of the most prestigious and exclusive venues in the heart of Brussels. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!

We invite Belgian delegates to directly register with Denuo.

 

  Event moderated by Julia Blees, Policy Director at EuRIC

 15:00

Registration and Welcome Coffee

15:30 Opening words
  Stany Vaes Director General, Denuo
 15:40 Short Opening Video Message
 

Virginijus Sinkevičius

Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, European Commission

 15:45

Driving circularity in the automotive sector

 

Introductory Keynote Speech

 

Mattia Pellegrini

Head of Unit, From Waste to Resources, DG Environment, European Commission

 16:15

Panel discussion – The future of the car industry

 

Olivier François

President, EuRIC

 

Ragnar Crona

Manager Circular Economy, Volvo Cars

 

Poul Steen Rasmussen

CEO, Genan & President of EuRIC MTR (Mechanical Tyre Recycling)

 

Kris Van der Plas

Head of Public Affairs, LKQ Europe

 17:30

Concluding remarks

  Emmanuel Katrakis Secretary General of EuRIC

We welcome you for a networking walking dinner afterward!

Thon Hotel EU : 185€/night* for single stay including
– Breakfast buffet 
– WiFi included
– Additional companion : +30€

The booking link will be sent in your registration confirmation.

*This offer is available until the 08/09/2023 in the limits of availabilities. 

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