Entries are now open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026, inviting organisations across the European plastics recycling value chain to present solutions that advance circular use of plastics. The programme covers seven categories spanning product applications and technology, and is open to brand owners, retailers, product designers, manufacturers, packaging and recycling machinery producers, raw material suppliers and suppliers of recycled plastic products. The deadline for entries is Friday, 5 December 2025. Winners will be announced on the second day of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 at the RAI in Amsterdam, on 5 and 6 May 2026, marking the 10th edition of PRS Europe. The awards are jointly organised by Plastics Recyclers Europe and Crain Communications. 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. 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, added: "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." Further details, criteria and category guidelines are available on the official website.
Award categories
- Plastics Recycling Ambassador
- Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product
- Building & Construction Product
- Household & Leisure Product
- Plastic Packaging Product
- Product Technology Innovation
- Recycling Machinery Innovation
Eligibility and entry details
- Scope: entries must be designed, developed or manufactured in Europe.
- Recycled content: products must contain at least 50% recycled content.
- Sustainability: all submissions must contribute to sustainability and the circular economy.
- Timeline: entry deadline is Friday, 5 December 2025; winners announced on day two of PRS Europe 2026, 5–6 May 2026, RAI, Amsterdam.
For more information and online entry to the Plastics Recycling Awards 2026 visit: https://prseventeurope.com.
2025 award winners
- Plastics Recycling Ambassador: Olivier Vilcot, Former General Manager, Syndicat national des Régénérateurs de 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
About the organisers
The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe are jointly organised by Plastics Recyclers Europe and Crain Communications, organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.
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