Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 now open for entries

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Entries are now officially open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026. The competition welcomes participants from the entire plastics recycling value chain in Europe to showcase their achievements in driving the circular use of plastics.

The seven award categories highlight both technical innovation and practical applications of recycled plastics across diverse sectors. Categories include:

  • Plastics Recycling Ambassador
  • Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product
  • Building & Construction Product
  • Household & Leisure Product
  • Plastic Packaging Product
  • Product Technology Innovation
  • Recycling Machinery Innovation

Brand owners, retailers, product designers, manufacturers, packaging and recycling machinery producers, raw material producers, and suppliers of recycled plastic products are invited to apply. The deadline for entries is Friday, 5 December 2025. Winners will be announced on the second day of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026, taking place at the RAI, Amsterdam, on 5 and 6 May 2026.

Ton Emans, President of Plastics Recyclers Europe, said: These Awards provide a platform to celebrate the ingenuity of companies and individuals who are pushing boundaries and creating real impact. Each entry is a sign of progress, showing how innovation and collaboration are helping Europe to move closer to a truly circular plastics economy.
Matt Barber, Global Events Director at Crain Communications, commented: The Plastics Recycling Awards are not only a celebration of success but also a catalyst for change. Reaching the 10th edition of PRS Europe underlines the growth and influence of this community. We invite organisations across the value chain to participate, demonstrate their leadership, and showcase solutions that will define the next decade of sustainable plastics use.

The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 winners were:

  • Plastics Recycling Ambassador: Olivier Vilcot, Former General Manager, Syndicat National des Régénérateurs des Matières Plastiques
  • Automotive, Electrical & Electronic Product: Colored PP Recycled Material Interior Trim Parts for Ford Transit and Ford Truck Vehicles, Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S.
  • Building & Construction Product: Pretty Plastic ‘Second High’ panel by Pretty Plastic B.V.
  • Household & Leisure Product: aquaplus re., by C. Josef Lamy GmbH × HolyPoly GmbH
  • Plastic Packaging Product: kp 100% Tray2Tray® by Klöckner Pentaplast (Linpac Packaging)
  • Product Technology Innovation: CleanStream® by Berry Global
  • Recycling Machinery Innovation: GAINnext by TOMRA Recycling

The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe are jointly organised by Plastics Recyclers Europe and Crain Communications, the organisers of PRS Europe. Eligible entries must be designed, developed, or manufactured in Europe; products must contain at least 50% recycled content, and all submissions must contribute to sustainability and the circular economy. Detailed criteria and category guidelines are available on the official website.

This article was originally published by Plastics Recyclers Europe.

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