Eric Appelman’s election to Chemical Recycling Europe’s board highlights Aduro’s rising role in shaping EU circular plastics policy
Executive summary: Eric Appelman, CRO of Aduro, was elected to the board of Chemical Recycling Europe on 9 October 2026. The appointment gives Aduro a formal voice in the EU’s emerging circular plastics regulations as its FOAK plant nears completion.
Who is involved: Eric Appelman (Aduro CRO), Chemical Recycling Europe board, and Aduro.
Likely next (inference): Aduro will continue developing its Chemelot FOAK plant and may use its board position to shape upcoming EU chemical recycling standards.
On 9 October 2026, Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer of Aduro, was elected to the board of Chemical Recycling Europe, the European association representing the chemical recycling industry. The appointment comes as the EU finalises its regulatory framework for circular plastics and as Aduro advances its first‑of‑a‑kind (FOAK) plant at the Chemelot site in the Netherlands. By gaining a seat on the industry body, Aduro obtains a direct channel to influence upcoming standards and market rules for chemical recycling. The move reflects the growing importance of chemical recycling firms in EU sustainability policy discussions.
Timeline
- — Eric Appelman, directeur des recettes d’Aduro, élu au conseil d’administration de Chemical Recycling Europe (GlobeNewswire)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- chemical recycling
- circular plastics industry
- EU plastics regulation