PROJETS DE RECYCLAGE

In the short term, i.e. by 2030:

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• we commit to recycle at least 50% of post-consumer profile waste in the EU

• we will use 100% of available rPVC-U in new profiles, satisfying  more than 50% of material needs in the industry*

 

*assumed annual EU production of PVC profiles: 800.000 tons

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We are therefore taking the next step in implementing a „controlled loop“ Commitment along the whole value-chain

EPPA members accept responsibility for collection, recycling and uptake. They will take appropriate actions to activate their customers (window fabricators) and to communicate these goals continuously:  

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1. The EPPA Commitment 2030 builds on an existing, strong recycling infrastructure. It is ambitious and goes beyond state of the art of most polymer and/or construction product industries

2. The commitment on collection & recycling of post-consumer waste demonstrates how integrated the PVC profile value chain is. Already today, converters are taking responsibilities for their products with +40 years lifetime. They are now developing suitable concepts to increase related collection and recycling activities substantially.

3. No PVC profile must be lost. We strive to recycle AND use all EoL PVC profiles.

4. The PVC profile industry considers recyclate as a fully valid alternative to virgin PVC material, ,in terms of quality and material properties. Co-extrusion technology, which allows to combine recyclate and virgin material, and product design are advanced enough to take up even larger amounts of recyclate. Today, we commit to source 50% of material needs with recyclate by 2030.

5. This commitment requires active support from legislators and other stakeholders (such as end consumers). We will keep the material in the loop and require the removal of , legislative barriers. Landfill bans in particular must be implemented to increase availability of the material for recycling.

6. A key criterion for recyclability and recycling must be the sustainability of the individual product and the entire production and use process (“full life cycle assessment”). Following this yardstick, recycling of PVC profiles needs to be supported unconditionally.