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rates are on the rise and a sizeable number of modern MRFs offering advanced sorting have come onstream or are in the construction stage.
I understand that a focus solely on quantitative recycling targets will not achieve full circularity?
With the industry’s eyes firmly on the EU’s quantitative recycling targets, it is important to note that quantity alone will neither achieve circularity nor sustainable business models. To achieve film-to-film recycling, meet end-users’ expectations regarding quality and performance, and position recyclate as a commodity in its own right, a focus on quality is of equal if not superior importance. Higher quality recyclate will be able to command higher prices, and thus facilitate further investments in technology.
How would you summarise the conclusions from your research?
Past years have seen considerable progress in both design for recycling initiatives and technological advancements in the processing of post-use flexible film material streams. European legislation has continued to function as a major driver of developments, with the new PPWR accelerating change in flexible packaging.
Insufficient collection and sorting infrastructure remains a key concern in a number of flexible film categories, with progress being gradual in nature.
Of growing concern is the steady loss of recycling capacity against a market background of rising costs, cheap virgin materials, and recyclate imports from lower-cost countries. This is coupled with continued legal uncertainty about the details of PPWR and the presence of opt-out clauses. This could allow for lower or delayed targets that hold back industry investments at this critical stage.
Physical and chemical recycling technologies have started to complement mechanical recycling processes, but capacity build-out is significantly slower than expected.
Unless a significant investment push can be generated over the coming 5 years, the PPWR’s ambitious targets for the flexible packaging segment are unlikely to be met.
Feel free to contact Silke to discuss this topic and the related report:
silke.einschuetz@amiplastics.com
Market Reports
Recycling of Flexible Films Europe 2025
Report insights include: • Virgin polymer demand in the EU27 • Legislative impacts on the value chain • Material streams and recycling stages • Recycling technologies and capacities • Industry initiatives for circularity • Applications for recyclates • Profiles of leading recyclers
www.ami.ltd/RecyclingFlexFilms
Recycling and sustainability
Contact me for
more information Astrid Della Porta, Commercial Manager, Market Intelligence E/
astrid.dellaporta@
amiplastics.com
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