Blending requirements are on their way, and they’ll have a big impact on how products are made—especially in industries using plastic. To help make sense of it all, we at Cirmar joined forces with COAST (Analytical Science and Technology) and the Circular Plastics Initiative (CPI) to host an online workshop. The goal was to better understand what’s coming, what it means for all of us, and how we can prepare.
Starting as early as 2028, producers of plastic products will be required to use a minimum percentage of recycled content in certain product groups. The automotive sector will likely be the first to face these requirements, with packaging and textiles to follow. At the same time, the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will introduce similar expectations for packaging materials.
While there are still a lot of questions around how these requirements will play out, one thing is clear: this shift presents both challenges and opportunities. Getting ahead of the curve could open the door to new business models, partnerships, and innovation.
The workshop explored the topic from several angles. We looked at:
Geoffrey Schouten from CPI opened the session and introduced the topic. Then, we heard from four experts, each sharing their view from a different part of the value chain:
After their short introductions, participants joined in to dive deeper into the issues and explore potential solutions together.
At Cirmar, we see these upcoming requirements as a shared challenge—one that we’re all better off facing together. This workshop was an important step toward making that happen. We’re grateful to everyone who took part and look forward to continuing the conversation and building practical solutions that support a more circular economy.
Let us know if you want to stay involved or need help getting started. We’re here to support the transition towards a more circular economy!