Joint statement calling for the ban of single-use e-cigarettes in the European Union, UK and EEA

The Associations listed below are together calling for the complete ban of single-use e-cigarettes (vapes) by the end of 2024 due to the negative impact they have on communities, and the environment, and to the objectives of the circular economy.

Recyclers urge EU action to protect Europe’s plastics recycling industry from ‘recycled’ plastics influx, amid PPWR talks

In response to the ongoing negotiations on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), EuRIC, representing the recycling industry, urges legislators to protect Europe’s plastics recycling sector and immediately address the massive imports of plastics labelled as recycled.

ECHA launches new chemicals database

ECHA maintains the largest chemicals database in the European Union (EU), combining industry-submitted data with information generated in the EU’s regulatory processes. ECHA CHEM is the new solution to share with the public the growing amount of information hosted by the Agency.

EuRIC Unveils EU Recyclers’ Priorities for 2024–2029

EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries' Confederation, has revealed its strategic priorities for 2024-2029, aimed at integrating recycling into Europe's broader industrial and environmental agenda. Aligned with circular economy goals and emphasising the symbiotic relationship between circularity and climate policies, EuRIC advocates for a paradigm shift in how Europe approaches recycling.

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal to reinforce the supply of critical raw materials

The Council and the European Parliament reached a deal on the proposed regulation establishing a framework to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, better known as the Critical Raw Materials Act. The agreement is provisional, pending formal adoption in both institutions.

BIR Position Paper on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

BIR, the Bureau of International Recycling, is the world federation which has been supporting the interests of the recycling industry on an international scale since 1948. As the largest international recycling federation, we represent over 30,000 companies across 70 countries, through 37 national associations and over 1000 direct corporate members. BIR covers eight material streams including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper, textiles, plastics and tyres/rubber, as well as electrical/electronic equipment. 

Provisional political agreement to update the EU waste shipment regulation

On 16 November 2023 the Council and the European Parliament’s negotiators reached a provisional political agreement to update the regulation on shipments of waste.

EuRIC: ENVI packaging report endangers circularity in Europe

On 24 October 2023 the EU Parliament's Environment Committee adopted a contradictory position that endangers packaging waste circularity and Europe’s recycling industry, according to the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC).