Source LDPE and LLDPE plastic film waste from food, logistics, and retail producers. EU volumes 4M+ t/yr. AI-matched buyers via SymbioFlows.
~4M t/yr
EU annual generation
€100–280/t
Typical market range
15 01 02
Primary EWC classification
| # | Route | Buyer Type | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LDPE film reclaim & pelletising | Film reclaimers, compounders | €180–280/t |
| Clean, single-polymer baled film only | |||
| 2 | Solid recovered fuel | Cement kilns, waste-to-energy | €100–180/t |
| Calorific value 38–42 MJ/kg | |||
| 3 | Chemical recycling (pyrolysis) | Pyrolysis oil producers | €80–150/t |
| Emerging route — mixed film accepted | |||
Primary code: 15 01 02
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