EuRIC: Connecting the dots between recyclers and European policy makers

Europe's recycling industry is a key driver of circular economy and climate neutrality.

Using recycled steel to make new steel reduces air pollution by 86%, water use by 40%, and water pollution by 76%.

*EuRIC Metal Recycling Factsheet

ELVs are an important waste stream in terms of volumes & embedded materials. Driving circularity of ELVs is key to give cars a second life!

Non-ferrous metals are critical to a green transition. State of the art recycling & well-functioning markets are essential to sustain Europe’s growing demand for metals.

WEEE is one of the fastest growing waste streams. Proper treatment of end-of-life electronics & electrical appliances is key to drive sustainability.

Europe is the paper recycling champion with a recycling rate of 72% in 2019 compared to a world average of 59.3%.

*EPRC Monitoring Report 2019

In Europe only 30% of the total plastic waste generated is recycled. Boosting plastics recycling is key to fuel reduce plastic pollution and combat global warming.

*European Parliament, December 2018

Making textiles more sustainable: the re-use and recycling industry is a key partner to improve textiles’ circularity.

Mechanical tyre recycling is both resource efficient and environmentally respectful. The recovery of valuable materials from ELT contributes to reduce the dependency on natural resources (incl. critical raw materials such as rubber) while saving significant amounts of energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

*EuRIC Mechanical Tyre Recycling Factsheet