December 9, 2025 14:28

As the publication of the Circular Economy Winter Package by Commissioner Roswall draws near, three major European associations—FEAD, Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), and Recycling Europe—have issued a joint appeal calling for priority to be given to recycled plastics produced in Europe to meet mandatory recycled content targets.

According to the signatories, Europe cannot meet its circular economy and climate goals without a robust domestic recycling industry. “We have set ambitious targets, invested billions in infrastructure, and built world-leading environmental standards,” the letter reads. “Now is the time to stand up to our ambitions and manage our own waste by enforcing regional recycling at scale.”