Morning Agenda CRE Conference 2026
Getting Ready for 2030 Targets: Powering Circular Plastics Made in Europe As Europe moves closer to its 2030 circularity and sustainability targets, the plastics value chain is entering a decisive period. Scaling circular solutions, strengthening European industrial resilience and creating a functioning market for circular materials will require collaboration across the entire value chain. On […]
Chemical Recycling Europe’s response to the JRC report on the economic viability of chemical recycling
Brussels, August 10, 2026 – Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE), the association representing chemical recycling companies across Europe, welcomes the publication of the Joint Research Centre’s (JRC) report “Economic viability of chemical recycling – Current and future perspectives.” CRE and its members contributed to the study, and we appreciate the JRC’s rigorous, evidence-based approach to […]
Chemical Recycling Europe Reaffirms Commitment to 2030 Targets Amid Industry Headwinds
Chemical Recycling Europe Reaffirms Commitment to 2030 Targets Amid Industry Headwinds CRE calls for regulatory stability and urges adherence to Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation deadlines as value-chain partners remain committed to delivering capacity ahead of 2030. Chemical Recycling Europe acknowledges that the chemical recycling industry is currently facing a confluence of pressures driven by […]
Getting Ready for 2030 Targets: Powering Circular Plastics Made in Europe
As Europe accelerates towards its 2030 climate and circularity targets, the plastics value chain is entering a decisive decade. The challenge is no longer defining ambition—it is delivering scalable, industrial solutions that enable a truly circular plastics system. Against this backdrop, Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) will host its Annual Conference 2026 in Brussels on 29–30 […]
Chemical Recycling Europe Welcomes Aduro Clean Technologies as a New Member
Brussels, 13 April 2026 – Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) is pleased to welcome Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. as a new member, reinforcing its growing network of innovators advancing chemical recycling solutions across Europe. As the EU accelerates its transition toward a circular plastics economy, the role of advanced recycling technologies is becoming increasingly critical. Aduro’s […]
Chemical Recycling Europe Supports the Circular Plastics Made in Europe Initiative
Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) supports the Circular Plastics Made in Europe campaign, an industry initiative advocating for a stronger and more resilient circular plastics value chain across Europe (EU27+EFTA+UK). The campaign, supported by organisations including Chemical Recycling Europe, Plastics Recyclers Europe, and Zero Waste Europe, calls for prioritising European waste streams and strengthening recycling capacity to ensure that plastics […]
EU Adopts Harmonised Rules on Recycled Content in Beverage Bottles
9 February 2026 The European Union has adopted a long-awaited implementing decision establishing harmonised rules for calculating, verifying, and reporting recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles. Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) welcomes this decision as a key step towards credible and consistent recycled-content targets across Europe. Until now, the absence of a common EU […]
A Call to Safeguard Europe’s Circular Plastics Future
Chemical Recycling Europe and key industry partners have issued a Call to Action urging the Danish EU Presidency and the European Commission to take immediate steps to protect Europe’s recycling industry and secure its leadership in the circular plastics transition. Call to Action Despite being essential for Europe’s sustainability and industrial resilience, the recycling sector […]
A Month of Innovation: Highlights from the Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025
Last month, Brussels buzzed with innovation as the Chemical Recycling Forum 2025 welcomed industry leaders, experts, and members of Chemical Recycling Europe. Over the course of the event, attendees shared insights, explored new opportunities, and showcased successes that are shaping the future of chemical recycling. Discussions spanned the latest market developments, the mass balance approach […]
Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 Concludes with Great Success
Brussels, Belgium – September 2025 – The Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 concluded successfully this week, bringing together over 100 participants representing industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders for a dynamic and insightful journey into the achievement and the future of chemical recycling. The Forum offered an in-depth exploration of key topics shaping the chemical […]
