Recovinyl is a key initiative within the European PVC industry, dedicated to enhancing sustainability by promoting the recycling of PVC products. Established in 2003 as part of the Vinyl 2010 program and now central to the VinylPlus initiative, Recovinyl ensures a circular economy for PVC by fostering partnerships among recyclers, converters, and manufacturers. It plays a vital role in certifying and verifying PVC recycling processes, ensuring that post-consumer and post-industrial PVC waste is effectively reused in new products across Europe.
Benefits of Being a Recovinyl Member
- Sustainability Leadership
Membership in Recovinyl demonstrates a company’s commitment to sustainability. Recovinyl helps businesses meet EU circular economy goals by ensuring PVC recycling targets are met. Currently, it aims to register 900,000 tonnes of recycled PVC annually by 2025, with an ambition to reach 1 million tonnes by 2030. - Business Growth Opportunities
Recovinyl members gain access to a network of over 150 recyclers and converters across 18 countries, enhancing opportunities for collaboration, material sourcing, and business development. The organization also helps connect recyclers with potential clients, creating new avenues for growth. - Data and Insights via RecoTrace™
Members can utilize the RecoTrace™ data management system, which allows them to report recycling data securely. The platform offers dashboards that provide actionable insights, aiding internal reporting and strategic decision-making. - Credibility and Compliance
Recovinyl provides auditing and certification, ensuring that recycling practices meet stringent European standards. This enhances a company’s credibility, as third-party verification is conducted annually by firms like KPMG to ensure accurate reporting. - Policy Influence
As part of Recovinyl, companies contribute to shaping policy at the EU level. Data collected by Recovinyl is used by policymakers to develop better recycling frameworks, giving members a voice in the future of PVC recycling legislation.
Conclusion
Being a member of Recovinyl is more than just a badge of environmental responsibility; it provides tangible business benefits through enhanced market opportunities, data-driven insights, and participation in shaping industry standards. Companies committed to sustainability and innovation can significantly benefit from joining this forward-thinking network.
For more details on Recovinyl membership, visit their official website or explore the VinylPlus sustainability goals.
