Entries are open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026. The competition welcomes participants from the broad plastics recycling scene in Europe to showcase their achievements in driving the circular use of plastics.
The seven award categories highlight both technical innovation and practical applications of recycled plastics across diverse sectors. They are:
• Plastics Recycling Ambassador
• Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product
• Building & Construction Product
• Household & Leisure Product
• Plastic Packaging Product
• Product Technology Innovation
• Recycling Machinery Innovation
Brand owners, retailers, product designers, manufacturers, packaging and recycling machinery producers, raw material producers and suppliers of recycled plastic products are invited to apply. The deadline for entries is Friday, 5 December.
Pushing boundaries
‘These awards provide a platform to celebrate the ingenuity of companies and individuals who are pushing boundaries and creating real impact, comments Ton Emans, president of Plastics Recyclers Europe. ‘Each entry is a sign of progress, showing how innovation and collaboration are helping Europe to move closer to a truly circular plastics economy.’
See you in Amsterdam
Winners will be announced on the second day of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026, taking place at the RAI, Amsterdam, on 5-6 May 2026.
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