Expression of Interest: ValueFlex

Flexibles are one of the fastest growing plastic packaging categories, but recycling rates remain very low. To date, solutions are generally limited to processing material recovered through segregated collection of plastic bags and films used for product delivery in retail and commercial supply chains. In countries without adequate waste management infrastructure, flexible plastic packaging makes up a disproportionate amount of waste entering and accumulating in the environment.

To address this, CEFLEX developed the ValueFlex model, which integrates state-of-the-art sorting with high-quality processing in a modular and flexible approach to maximise value from flexible plastic packaging waste. With the concept proven through extensive semi-industrial trials, the project is now moving to the next phase of development—to demonstrate the solution at commercial scale.

We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to partner in developing a first-generation ValueFlex facility, with a 50,000-tonne annual processing capacity. The plant will be based in Europe and aims to be operational by 2025. This first-generation commercial implementation will provide a blueprint for replication, acting as a key enabler to meet market demand for high quality post-consumer recyclates from mechanical recycling, and to provide fit-for-purpose feedstocks for chemical recycling. 

Through its support for the ValueFlex concept, the Alliance is demonstrating its commitment to developing and de-risking solutions to acute challenges that can then be scaled by industry and deployed across the world.

Download the EOI package here, or view our press release here. For enquiries, please reach out to [email protected].