The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA), in partnership with JEC, is launching the European Circular Composites Alliance (ECCA). ECCA is a new collaboration between key stakeholders in the European composites industry, committed to building circular and competitive value chains for composite materials in Europe.
The Alliance will promote circular use of composite products through lifetime extension strategies such as repair, reuse and remanufacture. Also, it will set targets for the recycling of existing products that, for different reasons, are not suitable for further lifetime extension strategies, so they can be used in new products.
It is intended to work together along the composites value chains, for reaching this objective. Forces will be joined for realizing the full potential of recycled composites in the circular economy and help to grow the European market for recycled composites. The adoption of policies and measures that facilitate the free movement of waste for recycling in the EU, and the development of markets for products incorporating recycled materials is going to be supported.
A Declaration of the Alliance is being prepared for the signatories as a starting point for working together, so that each one within its own competencies, statutory mandates (where applicable) and responsibilities, can contribute to delivering the targets of the Alliance.
If you are interested in the initiative, and want to be informed about its development, you can register your interest here: