EU demand for food-grade r-PET exceeds supply
2025.09.19 - 00:06
Beverage producers across the EU report a shortage of high-quality r-PET.
The European PET Recycling Association has warned of a growing shortage of food-grade recycled PET (r-PET) on the market. Demand significantly exceeds supply, mainly due to new EU rules requiring minimum recycled content in PET bottles. Industry stakeholders are calling for additional investment incentives to expand recycling capacity across Europe.