Plastics recycling is a complicated process that requires not only changes in business model but also a huge investment. In 2022, the European plastic recycling industry invested approximately 1 billion euros with the expectation that the market will grow significantly in the future.  

With the scale of possibilities comes challenges in securing feedstock and establishing a sustainable supply chain. Coupled with regulatory developments, the industry continues to seek ways to protect their competitive position while adhering to their environmental commitments. But a bigger question still hangs: What does success look like for plastics recycling? 

The 3rd ICIS Recycled Polymers Conference opens a great opportunity to unravel the market complexity and to discover groundbreaking approaches to recycling. With senior executives from Plastic Energy, Alliance to End Plastic Waste, CEFIC, Green Dot, Lyondell Basell, and more, you will get expert insight into critical subjects such as chemical recycling, innovative projects, investments driving the market forward, and waste management. Experts from ICIS will also provide a comprehensive view of the market’s current state of play boosting your confidence in navigating the future.  

Join this content-rich and networking-critical event. Take away insights that will help you define what success means for your organisation and prepare for the growing competition ahead.  

Agenda & Key Themes

Spotlight on investment in recycling 

Sustainability requires shift of focus from traditional business model to a circular framework. How does organisations balance strategic changes and stability? Hear success stories and challenges from LyondellBasell, Fraunhofer IZM, and Pezy Group as they share their journey on recycling investment. 

Managing waste through efficient collection & sorting 

Proper waste collection and sorting is the key that will keep the recycling roadmap going. With the rise of sorting technologies and various ways of managing waste such as DRS, how is it creating a better framework? Gain expert insight from GreenDot, Deposit Refund System Operator (DIO) Latvia, Alliance to End Plastic Waste and more.  

Universal circularity lessons: A closer look at application markets 

In addition to packaging, automotive and electronics are some of the key end-use markets that have entered the recycling circle. How would the growing demand for recycling change the future landscape? Get clarity from industry experts working across different applications in these sessions.  

Highlighting developments in chemical recycling 

Gathering experts who are actively involved in chemical recycling, this year's sessions will explore the unique challenges that businesses face and the opportunities that available to them as facilities scale up.