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Industry news on post-consumer recyclates — market, regulation, certifications.
Poland's Ministry of Climate published target EPR rates for 2026. Hikes range from +21% for wood to +137% for PS and PVC. FMCG brands across Europe are reviewing packaging portfolios.
First comprehensive report on Poland's deposit return system. Return rates exceeded forecasts, food-grade rPET jumped 18%, but municipal sorting plants are losing their most valuable feedstock.
ISCC PLUS v4.2 update enforces auditable physical-batch segregation in food-grade chains. Producers using mass balance get 18 months to adapt. Big implications for rPET and chemical recycling.
After a decade of pledges, three of the largest FMCG groups published revised 2030 recycled-content commitments in March 2026. Not all moves are downward — and the lessons are instructive.
EFSA tightened food-contact PFAS limits by 60% in January. Within 60 days, three European food-grade PET recyclers lost certification. Supply tightens further.
Complete overview of chemical recycling in Europe: pyrolysis, glycolysis, methanolysis. 14 pilots, 3 commercial plants, total capacity 405 000 t/year.
Twelve concrete packaging redesigns from major European FMCG brands following new EPR fees. From Sensodyne and Dove to Coca-Cola Zero and Knorr — what changed and why.
Norway reaches 97% PET return after 50+ years of DRS. Poland is at 72% after six months. We map a realistic trajectory for the Polish system.