The European Circular Composites Alliance (ECCA) unveils its letter of intent

“Objective : Building a sustainable European value chain for composites

The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) is launching the European Circular Composites Alliance (ECCA). ECCA is a new collaboration between key stakeholders in the European composites industry, committed to building circular and competitive value chains for composite materials in Europe.

The Alliance will promote circular use of composite products through lifetime extension strategies such as repair, reuse and remanufacture. Also, it will set targets for the recycling of existing products that, for different reasons, are not suitable for further lifetime extension strategies, so they can be used in new products.

We intend to work together along the composites value chains, for reaching this objective. We will join our forces for realizing the full potential of recycled composites in the circular economy and help to grow the European market for recycled composites. We will support the adoption of policies and measures that facilitate the free movement of waste for recycling in the EU, and the development of markets for products incorporating recycled materials.

A Declaration of the Alliance is being prepared for the signatories as a starting point for working together, so that each one within its own competencies, statutory mandates (where applicable) and responsibilities, can contribute to delivering the targets of the Alliance.”.

Cover photo: Roberto Frassine from EuCIA presenting ECCA at JEC World 2025