Key highlights
- Eastman supports regional recycling to prioritize local waste collection and infrastructure.
- The EU recycling industry faces challenges like unfair competition and regulatory uncertainty.
- EU recycled content targets should be met with European-collected waste to retain regional investments.
Regional Recycling Focus
Eastman emphasizes the importance of regional recycling approaches worldwide, advocating for each region to prioritize waste collection and develop local recycling infrastructure.
Challenges in the EU
The recycling industry in the EU is currently facing significant challenges, including unfair competition, regulatory uncertainty, and increasing plant closures. These issues threaten the ability to convert European waste into feedstock within the region.
Meeting Recycled Content Targets
Eastman believes that EU recycled content targets should be achieved using materials derived from waste collected within Europe. This approach aims to ensure that investments, jobs, and industrial expertise remain within the region.
