What we recycle

Plastics

Plastics are composed of polymers i.e., compounds made of many small molecules.

Ferrous metals

Ferrous metals, primarily composed of iron, include materials like steel and cast iron, which are commonly found in construction, manufacturing, and transportation.

Non-Ferrous metals

Non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, and titanium, do not contain iron and are valued for their resistance to corrosion and high conductivity.

Paper

Recycled paper is a versatile material that can replace or supplement virgin pulp to create new products like packaging, newspapers, and insulation.

Textiles

Textiles, including both synthetic fibers like polyester and natural fibers like cotton, are integral to daily life, with global production nearly tripling since 1975.

Tyres

Tyres contain multiple valuable materials such as rubber (75%), steel (15%) and textile fibres (10%).

Construction & Demolition

Construction and demolition (C&D) waste includes materials like concrete, bricks, wood, metals, glass, plastics, and hazardous substances such as asbestos.

End-of-life Vehicles

End-of-life Vehicles (ELVs) contain valuable materials like metals (steel, aluminum), plastics, rubber, and glass, as well as batteries.

E-waste

E-waste, otherwise referred to as waste electronical and electronic equipment (WEEE), is mainly composed of non-ferrous metals (nickel, copper, lead, etc.

Ships

End-of-life ships are decommissioned vessels that contain valuable materials like steel, metals, and electronics, along with hazardous substances such as asbestos, oils, and toxic chemicals.

Who we are

7th European Recycling Conference (ERC) 2025

When & where

1 October 2025 - 1 October 2025

Hamburg Deutschland

Direction

When & where

1 October 2025 - 1 October 2025

Hamburg Deutschland

Direction

Mark your calendars, because the 2025 European Recycling Conference (ERC) is heading to Hamburg, Germany, on the 1st of October!

This year’s theme:  Building a competitive market for recycled materials

Co-organised with our German members, BDSV, bvse, and VDM.

Join us to explore the critical role of recycled and other secondary raw materials in delivering on the EU’s Competitiveness Compass and Clean Industrial Deal objectives. The event will propose concrete incentives and solutions to accelerate the circular economy transition while boosting Europe’s industrial resilience and global competitiveness.

Key topics include:

  • Integrating circularity into EU trade, energy, and competitiveness policies

  • The potential of End-of-Waste criteria and the role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes

  • Navigating the post-Waste Shipment Regulation landscape

  • Responding to supply chain volatility in a new era of global tariffs

  • Preserving international trade flows of recycled materials

  • The case for small-scale, strategic partnerships over trade barriers

Join top-level speakers from both the industry and policy-making spheres, and connect with fellow industry leaders, market analysts and journalists.

EuRIC is putting a strong focus on networking opportunities. Be sure to arrive early to take full advantage of our networking sessions and get ready to celebrate with us.

Registrations, along with the draft agenda, will be shared soon! Spread the word with your network and join us this October as we shape the future of circularity in Europe and beyond.

Sponsorship opportunities will be available shortly.
If you are interested in sponsoring ERC 2025, please contact us at­ info@euric.org

 GET YOUR TICKET HERE 

The Gala Dinner and Party will take place at Penthouse Elb-Panorama, 10, just a 10-minute walk from the conference venue, offering a stunning setting with panoramic views over Hamburg to celebrate the occasion in style.

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Speakers