Living Planet | Deutsche Welle
Europe’s chemical recycling gamble
Published: 29 May 2026 at 10:45 Europe/London
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A new generation of chemical recycling plants promises to turn hard-to-recycle plastics back into new packaging and keep waste out of landfills and incinerators. But as Europe pours millions into the technology, critics are questioning whether it can really deliver on those promises. This investigation examines the gap between the industry’s recycling claims and the reality on the ground.
