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 […]
Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 – Full Agenda Announced

Brussels, Belgium – September 2025.Next week, the global chemical recycling community will gather in Brussels for the highly anticipated Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025—a two-day event bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to chart the course for a more circular plastics economy. The Forum, hosted by Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE), kicks off on […]
Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2025 – Agenda Announced!

Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) welcomes you to its 2025 Annual Forum, bringing together leaders from across the value chain to share insights, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaboration. The full-day conference on 16 September is packed with presentations and panels on the latest market trends, technology updates, and policy developments. Save your spot here! This year […]
Chemical Recycling Europe and Sphera Conclude LCA Guideline Project

Chemical Recycling Europe (CRE) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Guideline Project, carried out in close collaboration with Sphera, a global leader in sustainability consulting and software solutions. This milestone marks a key step in advancing transparent and science-based assessment methodologies for chemical recycling technologies. The LCA Guideline […]