EU Tightens Vehicle Recycling Rules

The European Parliament has approved stricter vehicle recycling regulations requiring 20–25% recycled plastics in new cars and greater manufacturer responsibility for collecting and processing end-of-life vehicles. Cars must be easier to dismantle, and exports of non-repairable vehicles will be banned. However, NGOs warn that the new rules prioritize recycling over repairability and reuse, potentially undermining circular-economy goals.