White paper
Breaking the cycle: the evolution and future of European plastics recycling
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The European plastics recycling industry is at a crossroads. Having grown immensely over the last few years, it faces an extended recession and has not been able to break free from cyclicality induced by virgin plastic pricing. Most important, companies have not been able to chart a path to sustained profitability.
This white paper, Breaking the Cycle: The Evolution and Future of Plastics Recycling in Europe presents insights from extensive industry interviews and over 6 years of financial analysis, offering a data-driven analysis of its evolution, financial health, and future potential. It also offers recommendations on how to orient companies towards industry leadership in search of profitability.
What You’ll Gain:
Data-driven insights of 400+ companies with 9M tons of mechanical recycling capacity.
Financial insights from 7,000+ KPIs across 120 companies (2016–2023).
Trends on growth, consolidation, and modernization.
Actionable recommendations for sustainable success.
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