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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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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

Recycling Europe Events

IFAT, Munich

May 6 2026

Fast fashion, slow progress? Scaling EU circularity in textiles

Recycling Europe Events

Hamburg Deutschland

October 1 2025

7th European Recycling Conference (ERC) 2025

Recycling Europe Events

March 27 2025

Threading up Europe’s textile circularity: Bridging policy and industry through trade

Recycling Europe Events

March 4 2025

EuRIC EPRB Webinar “EU Plastics Recycling Industry in crisis”

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Berlin, Germany

September 9 2026

ICBR 2026 – Berlin
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Who we are

Position papers/letters
22 January 2020

EuRIC unveils Metal Recycling Brochure

EuRIC is pleased to publish a factsheet on Metal Recycling highlighting the importance of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling and their substantial benefits for the environment and the economy in Europe.

The Brochure outlines the environmental benefits, the economic and international trade aspects of steel, aluminum and copper recycling.

The brochure in English
The brochure in German

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July 9 2026 | Position papers/letters

Enabling EU industrial policy through improved circular material flows: A proportionate green-list route for non-hazardous intra-EU e-waste shipments

The European e-waste value chain calls on the European Commission to ensure that non-hazardous e-waste destined for recovery within the EU continue to benefit from the green-list procedure under the Waste Shipment Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 beyond 1 January 2027. This is essential to preserve efficient intra-EU circular material flows and support European circular value chains. […]
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June 23 2026 | Position papers/letters

A rescue plan for Europe’s plastics recycling crisis: EU Recyclers’ recommendations

The sharp increase in oil prices during the first quarter of 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, temporarily altered the economics of the plastics market. As virgin plastics suddenly became more expensive, Europe’s plastics recycling industry experienced short-term relief from years of struggling with weak demand for recycled plastics and unfair competition […]
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June 23 2026 | Position papers/letters

Financing Europe's circular economy: EU Recyclers’ recommendations for effective Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes

Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes have the potential to serve as an effective mechanism for financing the environmentally sound management of products at their end of their life cycle. Over the past decades, EPR schemes have contributed to significant improvements in waste collection and recycling rates across several sectors. Despite these advances, the implementation of EPR […]