Continued investments led to a 17 per cent growth in EU plastics recycling capacity in 2021, according to data from Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE). An estimated €1.75 billion ($1.84bn) investment highlights the commitment of recyclers to drive the transition toward a circular plastics future, says PRE president Ton Emans. “In recent years, European plastics recyclers…
Recycling industry shows strong resilience
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