European plastic recycling technologies mapped
Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) reports to have launched the first mapping of plastics recycling capabilities across Europe.
The publication provides data and an evidence-driven overview of European plastic recycling, outlining both existing capabilities and critical gaps.
The report considers mechanical, dissolution and chemical recycling across key waste streams, including packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, end-of-life vehicles, and building and construction.
Report findings show that mechanical recycling remains the most established and widely applied technology across Europe. Dissolution recycling is still emerging as an industrial practice, with most initiatives at pilot or early commercial stages, while chemical recycling is also progressing toward wider use.
