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EU-27 EFR Steel Scrap Specification
In replacement of all previous EFR specifications, whether standing alone or jointly agreed with other legal entities. Originally published in May 2007
Recycling Europe Annual Report 2025
Recycling Europe has published its Annual Report for 2025. The Annual Report provides a summary of the collective achievements of the members, partners, sponsors, Branches and the Secretariat in 2025 across the fields of metals, e-waste, packaging, plastics, paper, tyres, End-of-life Vehicles (ELVs), waste shipments, textiles, construction and demolition, and ship recycling. 2025 has been […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EU Recyclers’ key policy asks for the Circular Economy Act
Circularity is no longer a niche environmental ambition – it is fast becoming a defining pillar of Europe’s industrial strategy. Amid mounting geopolitical pressures, volatile supply chains, and climate emergencies, the ability to retain materials, reduce resource dependence, and lower emissions has moved to the core of EU policymaking. This shift is visible across several […]
EuRIC Annual Report 2024
EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation has published its Annual Report for 2024. The Annual Report provides a summary of the collective achievements of the members, partners, sponsors, Branches and the Secretariat in 2024 across the fields of metals, e-waste, packaging, plastics, paper, tyres, End-of-life Vehicles (ELVs), waste shipments, textiles, construction and demolition, and ship […]
EU Recyclers’ Manifesto: Increasing textiles circularity by 2030
Each EU citizen generates about 16 kg of textile waste annually, but only 4.4 kg is collected separately within the EU for reuse and recycling. The majority goes to mixed household waste, ending up in incinerators or landfills. The textile sector significantly impacts the environment, being the 3rd largest contributor to environmental pressure on water […]
EU Recyclers’ Circular Economy Action Plan for Recycled Metals
The metals and steel recycling industry is vital for the EU’s climate and environmental goals, as well as its strategic autonomy. A strong European metals recycling sector is not just vital for maintaining a competitive metal value chain, but also for ensuring that the EU meets its emission reduction and circularity targets. However, European recyclers […]