Global Mechanical Recycling 50 Million Tonnes Annually by 2050

Global Mechanical Recycling: 50 Million Tonnes Annually by 2050

A recent industry whitepaper by ICIS (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services), projects that global mechanical recycling could reach over 50 million tonnes annually by 2050. This marks a doubling of current recycling rates in regions such as Europe, North America, and North Asia, where mechanical recycling made up just 8% of demand in 2024. The analysis…