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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17 February 2023

EuRIC event set to gather recyclers and policymakers in Brussels to discuss regulatory hurdles

Early bird registration is now open for EuRIC’s regulatory event Boosting recycling through future-fit policies at the BluePoint, Brussels on 30 March. The event will unite both policymakers and experts from across the recycling value chain to discuss mounting regulatory pressures. Recyclers will have the opportunity to hear from Mr Aurel Ciobaneu-Dordea, Director of DG Environment, in charge of the circular economy.  

Raw materials have never been more at the forefront of EU policymaking. From the EU’s proposed Waste Shipment Regulation to the Critical Raw Materials Act, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, the Textiles Strategy, upcoming ecodesign and chemicals legislation, and much more, the European recycling industry has never faced such a significant wave of regulatory challenges and opportunities.

At the same time, policies have a key role in further acknowledging the instrumental role of the recycling industries in achieving a climate-neutral and resource-efficient society envisaged under the EU’s Green Deal. More specifically, recognition of a vibrant, well-functioning secondary raw materials market that facilitates the uptake of recycled materials in the manufacture of new products is often lacking.

At this critical juncture, European policymakers and stakeholders representing all materials from across the recycling value chain are invited to Brussels for a frank discussion on these regulatory hurdles. At Boosting recycling through future-fit policies, we will discuss how – in the presence of the right enabling conditions and policy framework – a thriving European recycling industry can enable the circular economy and preserve resources for future generations.

Note to editor:

You can consult the agenda for Boosting recycling through future-fit policies here. Registration, including discounted rates for EuRIC’s members, partners and sponsors, can be made here. For event-related enquiries, including sponsorship or media partnership, please contact Axelle Legros, EuRIC Administrative Assistant, by email at alegros@euric-aisbl.eu or by phone at (+32) 485 97 08 71. You can download a media kit here if you wish to publish this event on your channels.

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