Episode

Europe’s chemical recycling gamble

Podcast: Living Planet
Published: May 29, 2026
Duration seconds: 1720
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Summary

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.