The International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling (IRT) is pleased to announce an upcoming free webinar titled “Pioneering Sustainable Solutions: The Future of Automotive Plastics Recycling.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT.
As the European Union prepares to implement new End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) regulations, the automotive industry faces significant changes in plastic recycling and sustainability. These forthcoming regulations aim for higher recyclability, reduced plastic waste, and improved material recovery, making it crucial for businesses to adapt to remain compliant and competitive. However, this is not an issue solely directed within the EU, as the recycling of automotive plastics is being reviewed worldwide.
In this exclusive webinar, industry experts will dissect the key aspects of the proposed ELV regulations and explore innovative solutions for automotive plastic recycling.
Participants will learn how these changes will affect manufacturers, recyclers, policymakers, and the entire supply chain, along with proactive strategies to stay ahead in this evolving landscape.
Featured Speakers:
- Maria Vera-Duran, Senior Technical Manager at EuRIC
Maria will discuss the European Commission’s proposal for a new ELV Regulation, highlighting the opportunity to enhance vehicle circularity. Currently, about 80% of plastics from ELVs are either landfilled or incinerated, leading to significant resource and energy losses. She will emphasize the importance of ambitious recycled content targets for plastics in vehicles and improved design for recycling to make the automotive sector more circular.
- Paul Mayhew, Director at MBA Polymers UK
Paul will share insights into MBA Polymers UK’s innovative car bumper recycling service, which collaborates with authorized treatment facilities, insurers, and garages to collect damaged or end-of-life bumpers. By recycling bumpers directly—prior to the typical shredding process—the company produces high-performance polymers suitable for use in new vehicles. This approach not only reduces plastic waste but also helps automakers meet stringent recycling targets and advances the automotive industry’s transition towards a standardized circular economy.
This webinar is open to anyone involved in the auto recycling community. To register, please visit the IRT Webinar Page. For more information about the IRT and its initiatives, visit the IRT Home Page.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of automotive plastics recycling and the role of innovation in building a sustainable, profitable future.
