The Global Market for Recyclable Packaging 2024-2035
Plastics consumption continues to steeply increase worldwide, while resultant waste is currently mostly landfilled, discarded to the environment, or incinerated. Developments in mechanical and chemical recycling technology are changing the shape of the plastics industry and advanced materials and technologies are impacting glass, paper and metal recycling sectors. It’s becoming increasingly possible to recover more materials in a closed-loop, helping to retain maximum value. The Global Market for Recyclable Packaging 2024-2035 examines recyclable packaging across paper, plastics, glass, and metals, including market size, drivers, applications, technologies, companies, sustainability, and future outlook. The markets is segmented by region and material type, and quantitative forecasts are provided through 2035.
Landscape analysis covers major brands, packaging manufacturers, waste management firms, and recycling technology innovators driving circularity. Technical processes are explained across mechanical and chemical recycling, sorting, and reprocessing. Packaging innovations in bio-based materials, smart packaging, and reusable models are highlighted. The report also examines adjacent spaces like e-commerce fulfillment and policy landscapes shaping recyclable packaging.
Report contents include:
Recyclable Packaging Industry Overview
Markets, processes, technologies
Drivers and trends shaping growth
Plastics Recycling Analysis
Mechanical and chemical recycling overview
Polymer demand forecasts by process
Pyrolysis, gasification, depolymerization techs
Bio-based and marine degradable plastics
Market challenges and innovations
Paper Packaging Recycling Analysis
Market size, processes, economics
Fiber sources, strength improvements
Compostable solutions, active packaging
Industry challenges and future outlook
Glass Packaging Recycling Analysis
Market size, suppliers, collection economics
Processing methods, end-use applications
Smart glass, hybrids, material advances
Participation challenges and opportunities
Metal Packaging Recycling Analysis
Market size, processes, economics
Aluminium, steel, and hybrid innovations
Active and smart metal packaging
Benefits driving growth and adoption
Digital Technologies Analysis
Blockchain, IoT, AI applications
Digital watermarking for advanced recycling
Markets and Applications Analysis
Food, beverages, CPG, retail, e-commerce
Industrial packaging, healthcare, automotive
Competitive Landscape
Profiles of over 340 companies. Companies profiled include Aduro Clean Technologies, Agilyx, Alterra, Amsty, APK AG, Aquafil, Arcus, Axens, BASF Chemcycling, BiologiQ, Carbios, DePoly, Dow, Eastman Chemical, EREMA Group GmbH, Extracthive, ExxonMobil, Fych Technologies, Garbo, gr3n SA, Hyundai Chemical, Ioniqa, Itero, Licella, Mura Technology, Neste, Notpla, Perflute, Plastic Energy, Plastogaz SA, Plastic Energy, Polystyvert, Pyrowave, Recyc'ELIT, RePEaT Co., Ltd., revalyu Resources GmbH, SABIC, Samsara ECO, Synova, TOMRA Recycling, and Waste Robotics.
Market Size and Forecasts
Regional and material type segmentation
Revenue and volume projections through 2035
Sustainability Analysis
Circularity, carbon footprint, and life cycle assessment
Energy use, water conservation, and social factors