Cheap Russian plastic floods Poland’s recycling market

The recycling industry in Poland is on the brink of bankruptcy, with over 70% of recyclers reducing their processing capacities this year, and 30% already ceasing operations, warns the "Polish Recycling" Association. The main issue is the low demand for recycled plastic due to the availability of cheap Russian plastic, which continues to enter the Polish market despite the embargo. Poland struggles with plastic recovery and processing, resulting in annual fines of PLN 2 billion.

Despite the embargo on Russian resources in most European countries, Russian plastic still reaches Poland through other non-embargoed nations. The association calls for urgent action to address the influx of cheap plastic and highlights the need for EU directives on extended producer responsibility to boost demand for recycled materials.

Source: portalsamorzadowy.pl