ALPLA to Double Plastic Recycling Capacity by 2030

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  By the conclusion of the present decade, ALPLA, a prominent plastics maker and recycler, expects to double its capacity for recycling plastics. By 2030, the company wants to have 70,000,000 tonnes of recycled material in its output recycling capacity.

According to a business press statement, it spends at least 50 million euros annually on recycling. It is on pace to meet its 2025 target of at least 25% of its packaging being made of recycled materials. ALPLA ensures recyclability and a lower carbon footprint by using premium recycled material from its own production.

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By raising its turnover from 4.7 to 4.9 billion euros in 2024—a 4% year-over-year increase—the company maintained its growth trajectory. Additionally, it created over 1,000 new jobs, increasing its staff to 24,350 workers across 200 locations in 46 countries.

The demand in North and Central America recovered in 2024, according to Philipp Lehner, CEO of ALPLA. Strong increase was also seen in the Middle East, Africa, and South America. In Europe, the business is seeing growth, despite the difficult and persistent challenges. He noted that there is a lot of promise in the Asia-Pacific regions.