Europe Takes Strong Step Toward Circular Economy

Freepoint Eco-Systems International Ltd and Source One GmbH have agreed to enter into a long-term collaboration to develop multiple pretreatment facilities to process waste streams such as post-consumer recycled (PCR) material to support the growth of pyrolysis infrastructure across Europe.

Under the agreement, Freepoint Eco-Systems plans to establish a network of pretreatment facilities in major European markets, with Source One serving as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor. These facilities will convert mixed plastic waste into high-quality feedstock suitable for both advanced and mechanical recycling.

Source One has developed a unique, high-standard pretreatment concept proven in commercial-scale operations with the capacity to produce feedstock meeting both pyrolysis and mechanical processing requirements. Designed to handle complex waste streams such as mixed plastic packaging and flexible films, the system reduces energy consumption and environmental impact while setting a new benchmark for quality, operational efficiency and compliance with evolving regulatory expectations.

Jacco de Haas, Head of Recycling Europe at Freepoint Eco-Systems, said: "This collaboration marks the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on unlocking the value of plastic waste. By combining our feedstock strategy with Source One's best-in-class pretreatment platform, we are building critical infrastructure that enables pyrolysis to scale commercially and competitively."

The planned collaboration aligns with Freepoint Eco-Systems' broader ambition to become a leading feedstock supplier for advanced recycling in Europe. Material from these facilities will feed Freepoint Eco-Systems' own pyrolysis facilities and support other upgrade initiatives across the continent.

Kai Hoyer, Founder and CEO of Source One GmbH, said: "The partnership with Freepoint Eco-Systems provides the critical capacity needed to realize resource-efficient plastic use across Europe. Together, we are advancing the circular economy by leveraging state-of-the-art recycling technologies and accelerating high-quality recovery and reuse of plastics."

The agreement establishes a foundation for infrastructure aligned with European regulatory drivers, including the Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which mandate increased use of recycled content in plastic packaging. By addressing a critical bottleneck in the plastic value chain, the collaboration between Freepoint Eco-Systems and Source One aims to strengthen material recovery while ensuring responsible use of plastic resources across Europe.
 
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