12 February 2025
21 February: EuRIC urges extending the EU WSR deadline to avert recycling (waste paper) market collapse
The new EU Waste Shipment Regulation 1157/2024 (WSR) threatens global recycling markets by restricting exports of recycled materials to non-OECD countries unless they meet strict criteria by February 2025. With key buyers unprepared and outreach insufficient, EuRIC warns of severe disruptions, increased landfilling, and a weakened EU recycling industry. To prevent market collapse, EuRIC urges the European Commission to extend deadlines, improve engagement with third countries, and ensure a smooth transition to the new rules.