Performance fabrics like waterproof jackets have long been impossible to recycle due to tightly bonded composite layers. A groundbreaking chemical recycling process now breaks down PET/PU waste, turning complex textiles into high-performing circular materials while helping brands align with strict European regulations.
Covestro launches a breakthrough pilot plant in Leverkusen for chemical circular elastomer recycling, converting tough end-of-life polyurethane waste into high-purity industrial materials.
Italy is a European leader in plastic recycling, yet warehouses are full and the system risks stalling. Falling demand for recycled polymers, cheap imports and lack of plants are pushing Corepla and the Regions to call for urgent structural reforms.
EMV Capital revives a major Rotterdam chemical‑recycling plant through Winalot BV, aiming to restart operations with DeepTech Recycling’s reactor technology and strengthen Europe’s circular‑economy infrastructure.
A landmark Forum Rezyklat study reveals a massive 454,000-tonne capacity shortfall in European PET tray recycling as mandatory EU PPWR targets loom large.
TotalEnergies takes 100% ownership of the Grandpuits plastics recycling plant, accelerating advanced chemical recycling to turn complex plastic waste into circular feedstocks.
At Fakuma 2026, MAAG Group presents game-changing polymer processing tools, including a PVC gear pump that cuts energy use by 20% and fast optical quality testing.
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has entered a more advanced phase of its circularity strategy. Its 2025 Progress Report marks the first year of Strategy 2030, shifting from isolated projects to integrated waste‑management systems capable of attracting investment and operating at scale. In 2025 the Alliance reports reducing 138,162 tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste and “valorising” 165,317 tonnes, while expanding Country Programs in Brazil, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. New initiatives include integrated municipal systems, higher‑value recycling markets, flexible‑plastics solutions and support for informal waste pickers. The Alliance also highlights US$641 million in mobilized capital since 2019. The report stresses that durable circularity requires reliable collection, strong markets for recycled materials, inclusive employment and transparent verification of results.
ALPLA and CCL Label have introduced a stackable recyclable PET can with a metallic look, tethered cap and detachable EcoFloat shrink sleeve.
