EPBP launches industry consultation on Design for Circularity for PET bottles. The consultation will be open for two months. e.g.: until February 15^th, 2026.

DfC represents the evolution beyond today’s Design for Recyclability (DfR) Guidelines. While DfR ensures high-quality recyclate after a single use, DfC sets a more ambitious benchmark: maintaining material quality and functionality across multiple recycling loops, consistent with EU policy expectations and industry requirements for closed-loop PET systems. The transition from DfR Guidelines towards DfC Guidelines will be presented in the PETCORE EUROPE Annual Conference on 4^th and 5^th of February. Launching and using DfC will allow the industry to focus on innovative solutions that drives multi-loop recycling.

The consultation will allow PET producers, converters, brand owners, recyclers, technology providers, and other stakeholders to review and contribute to the DfC framework prior to its finalization. Feedback will help ensure that the guidelines are practical, scientifically robust, and aligned with operational realities across the value chain. To read full Press Release, please check this link.