Brussels, 30 September 2025 – EuRIC, The European Recycling Industries‘ Confederati on, is
proud to announce its rebranding to Recycling Europe, signalling a pivotal moment in
reinforcing mission: to speak with one voice for Europe’s recycling industry in an increasingly
competi ti ve and uncertain global landscape.
As Europe navigates rising trade tensions, raw material insecurity, and the urgent need for
industrial decarbonisati on, Recycling Europe highlights the criti cal role of recyclers in
delivering on the EU’s climate, circularity, resource autonomy, and competi ti veness goals.
“Recycling Europe embodies the evoluti on of the Confederati on into a unifi ed, forward –
looking voice for recyclers across the conti nent” , said Julia Etti nger, the associati on’s
Secretary General. “While our name has changed, our mission remains the same: to ensure
that recyclers are recognised and empowered as indispensable partners in building Europe’s
circular and resilient economy.”
The new name refl ects both conti nuity and ambiti on. Recycling Europe remains rooted in its
founding principles: representing recyclers across all streams – from metals and plasti cs to
paper, texti les, tyres and beyond -, while strengthening its visibility and impact at European
and internati onal levels.
Recycling Europe will conti nue to advocate for a regulatory framework that enables rather
than restricts: one that supports open markets, investment in innovati on, and the long -term
resilience of European industry.
Note to editor: Recycling Europe (formerly EuRIC) is the voice of Europe’s recycling industry, including 80 companies and
national federations across 24 EU & EFTA countries. From metals and paper to plastics, textiles, tyres, ships, construction &
demolition waste and WEEE, our members transform waste into resources—powering Europe’s circular economy, ensuring
resource autonomy, and boosting competitiveness and sustainable industrialisation across the continent. For press-related
enquiries, please contact Zoi Didili, Recycling Europe’s Senior Communications Advisor, by email at zdidili@euric.org or by
phone at +32 (0) 489 09 46 02.
