2026.01.19
📰 Romania vs. the EU: How Romania’s Deposit Return Scheme Compares After Its First Full Year
With an estimated 94% collection rate for beverage packaging, Romania has rapidly reached performance levels comparable to long-established Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) in several EU member states. The key difference is not efficiency, but system maturity and downstream recycling capacity.
2026.01.13
EU recycled PP market starts 2026 under pressure: weak demand and price headwinds
The European recycled polypropylene (rPP) market enters 2026 in a difficult environment, characterized by weak Q1 demand, downward price pressure, and intensified competition from virgin material. Value-chain players are adopting cautious strategies and becoming more selective regarding end-use applications.
2025.12.16
Weak demand keeps recycled plastics at a price disadvantage versus virgin material in the EU
In Q4 2025, the price gap between recycled plastics (rPCR) and virgin polymers remains unfavorable for recycling, driven by weak demand and the strong competitiveness of virgin material.
2025.11.14
Europe Loses Nearly 1 Million Tons of Plastic Recycling Capacity in Just Three Years
Plastics Recyclers Europe reports a 50% surge in facility shutdowns in 2025, resulting in the disappearance of almost 1 million tons of recycling capacity across the EU.
2025.10.23
EU prepares support package for the European compounding sector
The European Commission is discussing a new industrial support plan for compounders, aiming to stabilize the polymer supply chain and boost competitiveness amid rising energy and raw material costs.