September 9, 2025 15:53
Entries are now open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026, the international competition dedicated to applications and technologies in the field of recycled plastics. The awards are promoted by the European trade association Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) together with Crain Communications.
“These awards provide a platform to celebrate the ingenuity of companies and individuals who are pushing boundaries and creating real impact,” said 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.”
Eligible entries must be designed, developed or manufactured in Europe; products must contain at least 50% recycled content, and all submissions must contribute to sustainability and the circular economy.
The seven award categories are:
The deadline for entries is Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Winners will be announced during the second day of Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026, held at the RAI in Amsterdam on May 5–6, 2026.
See also: Winners of the 2025 edition HERE
Piaceplast offers an all-PET solution with high recycled content, combining advanced performance with shrinkable and barrier-grade properties for food contact applications.