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The facility will process the non-fibre component (polyAl) from used beverage cartons, significantly increasing recycling capacity within the European Union
Tetra Pak and Yellow Dreams have announced a joint investment of approximately €3 million to launch a new recycling plant in Ittervoort, Netherlands, set to begin operations in the second half of 2025. The facility will process the non-fibre component (polyAl) from used beverage cartons, significantly increasing recycling capacity within the European Union (EU).
Located strategically near the Belgian and German borders, the plant is designed to handle the entire polyAl volume from beverage cartons recycled in Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as a portion of the volume from Germany. With an annual processing capacity of 20,000 tonnes, this new plant will complement the existing 8,000-tonne facility in Roosendaal, Netherlands, operated by Recon Polymers. Together, these plants will substantially enhance the region’s recycling capacity and strengthen the EU’s established recycling infrastructure, which currently includes 20 specialised paper mills and 10 facilities processing polyAl.
Kinga Sieradzon, Vice President of Collection & Recycling at Tetra Pak, stated: “This new plant marks a significant step forward in boosting the recycling capacity for used beverage cartons in the region. Our collaboration with Yellow Dreams will not only help meet the Netherlands’ official recycling targets but also support our global commitment to sustainability. Our ongoing investments, up to €40 million annually, reflect our dedication to advancing beverage carton recycling.”