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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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Position papers/letters
8 September 2022

One-pager | Waste Shipment Regulation jeopardises a European circular economy for recycling

The European recycling industries outline the significant risks posed to both to employment and economic growth under current proposals envisaged by the revision of the EU’s Waste Shipment Regulation. In this one-pager, we summarise these unnecessary risks and outline what can be changed in order to sustain a truly circular European economy for recycling that supports economic growth and local green jobs.

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Bridging circularity and decarbonisation through an ambitious EU Green Public Procurement (GPP) framework

Public procurement represents a powerful yet underutilised tool in the EU’s transition towards a climate-neutral, circular economy. Accounting for approximately 14% of the EU GDP – over €2.4 trillion annually, public procurement holds significant potential to influence market demand, shift production patterns, and accelerate the uptake of recycled materials and circular products, thereby contributing to […]