We’re on a mission to transform the entire polyolefin value chain into a circular ecosystem.
OUR MISSION
OUR COMMITMENTS
We achieved our last pledge ahead of schedule. So this time, we now have all new, even bolder, targets. This is an exciting milestone for PCEP, demonstrating the polyolefin industry’s deep commitment to delivering circularity.
Progress towards our voluntary pledge to increase the volume of recycled post-consumer polyolefin content used in European products to 3 million tonnes a year by 2025 is measured using PCEP’s study of collected polyolefin (PO) waste in Europe, undertaken by Conversio.
The original pledge was based on PCEP 2016 market data and the 2019 market study demonstrated steady progress with clear increase in the volume of recyclates from collected post-consumer waste. Two years later, the 2021 repetition of the survey showed we have already reached our pledge to increase the amount of recycled post-consumer polyolefin (PO) used in European products to 3M tonnes. As a result, we upgraded our level of ambition, increasing the target to 4M tonnes a year by 2025—double the amount used in 2016.
2021 POLYOLEFIN MATERIAL FLOW STUDY
In addition to monitoring progress, the data generated through this survey helps us determine where we need to focus our efforts to move faster. And while polyolefins are still more recycled than the plastics industry average, the 2021 results show there is plenty of room for improvement.
The data demonstrates the scale of the opportunity to drive more waste away from landfill or energy recovery and towards recyclers instead. There’s an evident need for significant investment in collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure and PCEP has been calling on all the appropriate organisations and authorities to make this a reality.
ON AVERAGE 34.4KG OF POST-CONSUMER POLYOLEFIN WASTE IS COLLECTED PER CAPITA
POLYOLEFINS REPRESENT 50% OF EUROPE'S PLASTIC DEMAND
KEY FINDINGS
GERMANY, UK, FRANCE, ITALY, SPAIN AND POLAND REPRESENT 70% OF THE TOTAL COLLECTED POLYOLEFIN WASTE.
POLYOLEFINS REPRESENT 71% OF PLASTIC PACKAGING DEMAND
71% OF POST-CONSUMER COLLECTED POLYOLEFIN WASTE IS PACKAGING, CONTRIBUTING 84.7% OF RECYCLED POLYOLEFIN ON THE MARKET
POLYOLEFINS REPRESENT 61% OF TOTAL COLLECTED POST-CONSUMER PLASTICS WASTE
OUR VALUES
Transformation
Managing a systemic shift for the polyolefin industry that will build long-term resilience, generate new business and economic opportunities, and provide both environmental and societal benefits.
Responsibility
With polyolefins accounting for 50% of plastics consumed and 70% of the plastic packaging market in Europe today, PCEP is the embodiment of the industry’s collective commitment to take responsibility for our products and advance the circular economy.
Collaboration
We provide a forum for all organisations and stakeholders in the polyolefin value chain to exchange ideas, showcase projects and work together to maximise innovation and value, so advancing the circular economy.
Transparency
PCEP believes in full transparency and we make all our work and the findings resulting from it available to our members and to the public.
Innovation
PCEP is committed to taking action, to match our aspirations. All of our work is based around seeking new solutions through cooperation.
Diversity
Diversity has been proved to be a key to innovation and creativity. PCEP is dedicated to building a diverse organisation and collaborative environment, with a shared commitment to creative innovation that advances the circular economy.