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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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Events

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Brussels, Belgium

June 24 2026

Textiles Recycling Expo 2026

Recycling Europe Events

IFEMA, Madrid

June 10 2026

European Recycling Conference (ERC) 2026

Recycling Europe Events

Brussels, Belgium

May 27 2026

Securing Europe’s clean transition through e-waste circularity

Other Events

May 4 2026

IFAT Munich 2026

Other Events

Estrel Hotel, Berlin, Germany

April 14 2026

28th International Recovered Paper Conference

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Hamburg, Germany

March 25 2026

IARC 2026 – Hamburg
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Who we are

Reports & studies
22 March 2023

Annual Report 2022 - a step closer towards achieving EuRIC's Vision

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) has published its Annual Report 2022.

The Annual Report provides a summary of the collective achievements of the membership, Branches and the Secretariat in 2022 across all material streams including metals, e-waste & batteries, plastics, paper, tyres and textiles.

“From the excitement of meeting members in person after two years of travel restrictions, to the steady growth of our organisation, 2022 has been a dynamic year in which EuRIC stepped up its efforts to advocate the interests of our sector to the EU and other international institutions,”  noted Emmanuel Katrakis, EuRIC Secretary General. 

Pioneers of the European circular economy, EuRIC is a leading European association representing the collective voice of the European recycling industries. We represent 5,500 recycling companies from 23 European countries contributing more than 95 billion EUR turnover and 300,000 green & local jobs.

You can consult the Annual Report 2022 or download a PDF version below.

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January 19 2026 | Position papers/letters

EU Recyclers’ Roadmap: For a circular & future-proof e-waste sector

Between 2012 and 2021, the amount of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) generated in the EU increased from 7 Mt to 8,4 Mt (+ 20%) [1], making WEEE one of the fastest growing waste streams in Europe and globally. WEEE recycling plays a crucial role in decarbonising the WEEE value chain and contributes significantly […]
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November 6 2025 | Reports & studies

EU Recyclers' Manifesto: Removing barriers to paper circularity

Paper recycling is one of Europe’s greatest circular economy achievements. For decades, it has quietly delivered what the Green Deal now aims to scale up: resource savings, lower energy use, reduced CO2 emissions, and sustainable value chains rooted in Europe. Every tonne of recovered paper keeps raw materials in the loop, supports thousands of jobs, and reduces […]
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May 22 2025 | Reports & studies

EU Recyclers’ Manifesto: For a competitive tyre recycling sector

Each year, the EU generates around 3 million tonnes of end-of-life tyres, but only 50% are recycled, with the rest incinerated for energy recovery. While EU legislation has boosted tyre collection systems, mechanical recycling remains underused despite its clear CO₂ reduction benefits. Recyclers face major challenges, including low market demand for recycled materials, lack of […]