Creating a Circular Economy
CEFLEX is a collaborative initiative representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging
The CEFLEX ‘Mission Circular’
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) initiative is a collaboration of over 180 European companies, associations and organisations representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging. Together, we work to make all flexible packaging in Europe circular.
CEFLEX’s ‘Mission Circular’ commits to collection of all flexible packaging and over 80% of the recycled materials channelled into valuable new markets and applications to substitute virgin materials
A 5-step roadmap to build a circular economy for flexible packaging has been endorsed by CEFLEX stakeholders, together with a set of actions needed by each part of the value chain to make it happen.
We target an established collection, sorting and reprocessing infrastructure and economy for post-consumer flexible packaging across Europe. It will be based on end-of-life technologies and processes which deliver the best economic, technical and environmental outcome for a circular economy.
CEFLEX News & Events
Unlocking recycled content at scale: from regulatory targets to functioning markets
A conversation with Fiona Durie, CEFLEX Advocacy Consultant
Market volatility highlights need for stronger recycled content markets, CEFLEX analysis shows
Recent disruptions in global polymer markets, combined with a sharp rise in virgin plastic prices, have strengthened the price competitiveness of recycled material and driven increased demand. However, while these dynamics may deliver short-term economic benefits, the...
Understanding the Next Decade of End Markets for Flexible Packaging Derived PCR
A conversation with James Marshall, CEFLEX End Markets Lead