Recycling of plastic waste under the spotlight

The financing of the transition to a circular economy is one of the strategic priorities of Invest-NL. An important part of this is continually increasing and professionalising recycling in general and plastic waste in particular. In the world of plastic waste recycling, developments are occurring at a rapid pace. Innovative companies and entrepreneurs are working on new technologies and business models.

All of this together creates a dynamic interplay of technological development, (inter)national legislation and regulations, and market developments within and between countries.

For investors, it is a challenging task to stay well connected to the latest developments in plastic waste recycling and how these influence the financing of the underlying business cases.

Against this background, Invest-NL has asked the National Test Centre for Circular Plastics to conduct market research into the most up-to-date insights surrounding plastics recycling; from sorting and washing to extrusion and EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility).

The report “Recycling pathways of post-consumer plastic packaging waste in Europe” shows that it is a complex subject with marked differences between countries. As such, it provides financiers and investors with insights and tools that they can use to make difficult business cases financially viable.