After a slight decline in 2023, recycling volumes for old PVC windows rose by around 2.5 per cent to 44,109 tonnes in 2024.

This is according to a study recently published by Bonn-based Rewindo GmbH Fenster-Recycling-Service, conducted by Conversio Market & Strategy GmbH for the past year 2024. According to the study, the recycling rate for the collected volume reached a peak of 87 per cent. According to Rewindo, the use of recycled materials in the industry is also continuing to grow. The company has gained new partners and collection points; according to the data, there are now over 100 collection points for small quantities for the first time. "In our view, the figures represent a turnaround in the recycling volumes of Rewindo GmbH. We are on the right track, but we are not completely “over the hump” yet. We view this positive development with cautious optimism," said Rewindo Managing Director Michael Vetter.
 
With a total of almost 131,000 tonnes of recycled window profiles, achieved together with 26 premium partners along the PVC window value chain and through cooperation at European level with EPPA, VinylPlus and Recovinyl, Rewindo has made an important contribution to the goals of VinylPlus, the European PVC industry's voluntary commitment to sustainable management, according to Vetter. Rewindo intends to continue focusing on cooperation and sees itself strengthened by current tightening of waste legislation and environmental policy goals for a sustainable material cycle at national and European level.
 
Sources:

• Rewindo press release (15.10.2025)
• Photo: © Rewindo