Today, EU rules allow imported plastic waste to count toward Europe’s recycled-content targets.
This threatens local recycling jobs, undermines billions in investments, and weakens Europe’s circular economy.
We’re calling for a simple, fair fix: Only EU-generated plastic waste should count toward EU recycling and recycled-content targets.
Europe has built strong recycling capacity and created more than 300,000 jobs. But imported waste is replacing EU-collected plastics, leaving European recyclers without the materials they need.
If imported waste counts toward EU goals, Europe appears to be meeting its targets — while its own waste remains unprocessed. This is not true circularity.
Imported waste often comes with lower standards, lower costs, and less traceability. EU recyclers deserve a fair market.
European waste streams are monitored, verifiable, and held to strict environmental rules. This keeps Europe’s recycling safe, transparent, and trustworthy.
Your voice can help shape the future of European recycling.
Support a fair, transparent system that prioritizes EU-generated waste.
Add your organization’s name to a growing movement defending Europe’s recycling capacity.
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