EU Commission plans guidelines for recyclates
The European Commission has presented a draft implementing act for calculating the mandatory recycled content under the Single-Use Plastics Directive. Specifically, the draft stipulates that until 21 November 2027, only recyclates produced in the EU from consumer waste (post-consumer waste) can be counted towards the recyclate input quotas of the Single-Use Plastics Directive. From 21 November 2027, recyclates from [...]
Study on the status and prospects of chemical recycling in Germany
A new Conversio study shows: Germany could recycle significantly more plastics. Chemical processes offer additional opportunities as a supplement to mechanical recycling - especially for waste that can hardly be recycled to a high standard using conventional processes. Last year, however, only four smaller pilot plants for the chemical recycling of mixed polyolefin waste were in operation in Germany (max. 4,000 [...]
Chemical recycling in Europe: Overview map
Chemical recycling can improve the recycling of plastic waste that cannot be recycled mechanically. The Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT has created an interactive map of chemical recycling activities in Europe, including installed plants, technologies, capacities and project status across the continent. The European steam cracker locations and capacities are also listed in a logistical context. [...]
Rewindo: Positive turnaround in recycling figures
The temporary stagnation in recycling volumes for old PVC windows, doors and roller shutters appears to have been overcome for the time being. This is indicated by the Conversio study recently published by Rewindo GmbH Fenster-Recycling-Service, Bonn, for the past year 2024. After a moderate decline in 2023 due to the economic situation, the figures have risen slightly again for the first time, reaching roughly the same [...]
RE:CORE expands Rewindo network
RE:CORE has been a member of the nationwide network of Rewindo recycling partners for around a year. Founded jointly by Schüco and Remondis in 2022, the company specialises in the recycling of PVC-U profile sections from window construction and the recycling of old PVC windows and has since expanded the network to include seven more collection points. This means that there are now 107 locations nationwide where [...]
TEPPFA publishes LCI for recycled PVC materials in pipe production
The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Producers Association (TEPPFA) published comprehensive Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) datasets for two main types of recycled PVC materials (r-PVC) at the end of July 2025, specifically for regrind and flakes. Both are frequently used in the production of PVC pipes. These datasets have been externally peer reviewed and are fully compliant with ISO [...] standards.
Demolition industry under the sign of sustainability
Europe's largest industry meeting for the demolition and dismantling sector has been a growing success for years. 124 exhibitors and 1,200 participants recently attended the conference, which is traditionally held in Berlin. They had the opportunity to obtain comprehensive information on products and services relating to demolition, pollutant clean-up and recycling. For the first time, the event focussed on the [...]
Michael Girstenbrei Recycling GmbH: First new member in 2024
VinylPlus Germany welcomes its first new member this year, Michael Girstenbrei Recycling GmbH from Blindheim. The second-generation family business has specialised in the recovery of copper from cables since 1986. According to the website, customers receive highly pure end products from their recycling material. The company's PVC regrind is suitable, for example, for [...]
Experience PVC recycling live...
The European PVC industry has set itself specific recycling targets with its VinylPlus® voluntary commitment. The industry is also particularly committed to the principles of sustainability and resource efficiency at national level as part of its product stewardship and contributes to achieving the targets in Europe. In the area of building products, the industry has long focussed on material-based PVC recycling [...]
Recycling Day: PVC on the right track for recycling
Global Recycling Day is on 18 March. The worldwide day of action of the Brussels-based Global Recycling Foundation has been calling for a more conscious approach to waste and more recycling since 2018. The European PVC industry has been focusing on recycling as a central component of a functioning circular economy for many years. The long-term sustainability framework [...]