Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Group launches advanced recycling plant for domestic plastics

BELGIUM – Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Group, an Ingka Investments portfolio company since 2017, breaks ground on a monumental state-of-the-art plastics recycling facility in Lommel, which will serve approximately four million (80%) of Belgian households.

This marks a new chapter in Belgium’s recycling story begins.

Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Group launched its third recycling facility on 13th June 2025, in Belgium.

The new plant is expected to recycle everyday household waste, such as milk bottles, butter tubs, and shampoo containers, into high-quality materials that can be utilised for various packaging, including personal care products.

This advancement is a beacon of hope, committed to building a circular future through bold commitment, collaboration, and long-term investment despite the rising challenges in the recycling sector.

Earlier this year, Ingka Group, the largest IKEA (Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd) retailer, invested $1.1 billion (€1 billion) through Ingka Investments to support recycling infrastructure and other circular projects across Europe. The Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Group is in support of realising that goal.

In collaboration with the Belgian organisation Fost Plus, the new facility is being developed and designed for the recycling and processing of household packaging and plastics collected through the national PMD system (Plastic, Metal, and Drink cartons).

 The new facility is also expected to create 65 new jobs.

“This groundbreaking marks a circularity milestone for households in Belgium,” said Nathalie Van Edom, Sustainability Manager at IKEA Belgium.

“At Ingka Group, we already use recycled household plastics produced by Morssinkhof-Rymoplast in products like our HÅLLBAR waste sorting bins, helping give materials a second life. Now, thanks to this collaboration, we’re taking it a step further and our Belgian customers will see the direct impact of their recycling efforts with products made from their own butter tubs returning to their homes”.

Belgium’s recycling capacity is on the rise, currently at an impressive 69%, compared to only 9% of household plastic packaging recycled domestically about five years ago.

According to the projections made by Belgium, recycling capacity is expected to surpass 75% by next year. This rise is supported by strong cooperation among citizens, industry, and government, as well as other digital platforms.

Evy Morssinkhof, Organisation & Business Development of Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Group, added, “Despite the challenges facing the recycling industry, we remain fully committed to our mission: transforming plastic waste into high-quality materials that can be used again and again. “

“This new facility is not only an investment in infrastructure but a promise to Belgian households that their efforts to recycle make a difference.”

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