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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.

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Our upcoming events

Recycling Europe Events

IFEMA, Madrid

June 10 2026

European Recycling Conference (ERC) 2026

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Messe, Frankfurt, Germany

June 17 2026

E-Waste World Expo2026

Other Events

Messe Frankfurt, Germany

June 17 2026

Battery Recycling Expo2026

Other Events

Messe, Frankfurt, Germany

June 17 2026

Metal Recycling Expo 2026

Other Events

Messe, Frankfurt, Germany

June 17 2026

ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo 2026

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Brussels, Belgium

June 24 2026

Textiles Recycling Expo 2026

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Berlin, Germany

September 9 2026

ICBR 2026 – Berlin
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Recycling Europe Events

Securing Europe’s clean transition through e-waste circularity

When & where

27 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Brussels, Belgium

When & where

27 May 2026 - 27 May 2026

Brussels, Belgium

Register to the event

 

Recycling Europe is pleased to invite you to a high-level event on e-waste circularity, taking place on 27 May 2026, from 14:00 to 17:30, at the Residence Palace Brussels (Rue de la Loi 155, 1040 Bruxelles)

Our event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to showcase cutting-edge innovations and sustainable practices in e-waste recycling, and to shape a more circular electronics sector that supports Europe’s clean transition.

Stay tuned for more details, and we look forward to your participation in this crucial event.

The event’s photos are available here

The presentation by the EU-Funded SOPHIA Project is available here

AGENDA

13:30-14:00Welcome coffee
14:00 – 14:10Opening Remarks
Olivier Francois, President of Recycling Europe
Susie Burrage, President of Recycling Europe Non-Ferrous Branch 
14:10-14:30Keynote Presentation
Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea, Director for Competitive Circular Economy & Clean Industrial Policy– DG Environment, European Commission 
14:30-15:20Panel I “The Circular Economy Act: Unlocking Circularity in WEEE”
Kerstin Lichtenvort, Team Leader CRM and WEEE Directive, DG Environment, European Commission
Bruno Tobback, MEP, S&D Group, Belgium
Korrina Hegarty, Senior Policy Director, Environment, APPLiA
Fynn Hauschke, Senior Policy Officer, EEB
Tess Pozzi, Head of Public Affairs, Derichebourg Environnement 
15:20-15:50Coffee break
15:50-16:05SOPHIA Project (EU-Funded): Increasing PV panels’ circularity through Advanced Digital Solutions
Yasen Naydenov, Project Coordinator, Recycling Europe 
16:05-16:50Panel II “Recovering Critical Raw Materials: A Business Case for Secure, Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains”

Fabrice Mathieux, Joint Research Center, European Commission
Jan Tytgat, Government Affairs Director, Umicore
Erick Petit, CEO and co-founder, MagREEsource
Emmanuel Katrakis, Director of Institutional and Regulatory Affairs,Galloo   
16:50-17:00Closing Remarks
Julia Ettinger, Secretary General of Recycling Europe
17:00-18:00Networking cocktail 

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Speakers

Olivier Francois President of Recycling Europe
Susie Burrage  President of Recycling Europe Non-Ferrous MetalsBranch

President, Bureau of International Recycling (BIR)

Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea Director for Competitive Circular Economy & Clean Industrial Policy– DG Environment, European Commission 
Fynn Hauschke Senior Policy Officer, EEB
Bruno Tobback MEP, S&D Group, Belgium
Tess Pozzi  Head of Public Affairs, Derichebourg Environnement
Korrina Hegarty Senior Public Affairs Director, APPLiA
Emmanuel Katrakis Director of Institutional and Regulatory Affairs,Galloo   
Jan Tytgat Government Affairs Director, Umicore