Opinion: How Africa can win in shifting EU recycled plastic (rPET) market

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As the European Union continues enforcing anti-dumping duties on PET imports from certain countries, African rPET exporters face growing pressure, says Elozino Nathaniel. He warns that the continent could lose market share in Europe’s evolving recycled plastics sector unless exporters act proactively and align with EU standards.

• Mr. Nathaniel is the CEO and Founder of BLOO, a B2B marketplace connecting suppliers of plastic recyclables with manufacturers and buyers worldwide.

• He recommends that African recyclers start being strategic by improving quality checks, adopting digital traceability, obtaining recognized certifications, and collaborating through regional hubs to strengthen their appeal to European buyers.

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