The internationally recognised Plastics Recycling Show (PRS) brand is set to make its debut in South America, with an inaugural event scheduled for São Paulo, Brazil, in May 2027. Organised to foster the circular economy across Latin America, the exhibition and conference will mirror the format of its established European and Asian counterparts, bringing together machinery manufacturers, recyclers, and packaging waste experts.
This geographic expansion highlights the rapid globalisation of plastic recycling standards and circular economy frameworks. Latin America is increasingly aligning its waste management policies with international norms, driven by both domestic environmental pressures and the requirements of multinational consumer goods brands. As these brands push for uniform global recycled content targets, regional markets must rapidly scale up their recycling infrastructure and regulatory frameworks to match European benchmarks.
For UK waste exporters and Turkish polymer recyclers, this development serves as an important indicator of shifting global supply chains. As Latin American recycling capacities mature, global brands may rely less on transatlantic or European-sourced recycled resins to meet their sustainability goals in the Americas. Conversely, the standardisation of recycling practices globally makes it easier for Turkish recyclers to navigate international compliance, as auditing processes and quality standards for recycled polymers, such as rPET and HDPE, become increasingly harmonised worldwide.
The practical takeaway for UK and Turkish operators is the need to monitor these emerging regional hubs to anticipate shifts in global secondary material flows. Ensuring local operations are certified to globally recognised standards will protect market share as multinational clients increasingly demand uniform compliance across all operating territories.
