ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) have published the outline conference programme for the event, which returns to the RAI Amsterdam on 1-2 April 2025.
The latest trends will be explored, providing attendees with a holistic view of the whole plastic recycling value chain and drawing together political leaders, major brands, recyclers and the plastics recycling and manufacturing industry.
Speakers already confirmed include Aldi’s global circular packaging manager Hannah Drew and Procter & Gamble’s technical director – R&D packaging sustainability Gian De Belder. Other speakers from across the plastics value chain include Berry Global’s director of circular economy Jeremy Blake, Indorama’s head of sustainability advocacy EMEA Ermis Panagitopoulos, Helen McGeough, global analyst team lead, plastics recycling at ICIS, and Lia Voermans, chair of circular plastics alliance Brightlands Circular Space.
Sessions will take place in two theatres over both days of the exhibition, covering issues such as overcoming challenges in EU plastic recycling, unlocking key legislative files such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and building synergies between mechanical and chemical recycling. Also covered will be the market outlook as well as future challenges and trends in achieving recycled content goals.
Interactive panel discussions will examine the global roadmap for plastics recycling, strategies to scale up collection and sorting, traceability in recycled content, and the latest innovations in recycling technologies. Dedicated materials focus sessions will look at the recycling of PET, polyolefin films, PVC, HDPE, PP, PS and ELV & WEEE.
PRSE event sponsors will also give papers on a range of innovations in plastics recycling technology and the wider circular economy. Confirmed silver sponsors presenting papers include Axens, Circular Identity, and VTT Research Finland.
Organised jointly by Crain Communications and Plastics Recyclers Europe, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe is designed for professionals involved in plastics recycling and the circular use of plastics. Last year, PRS Europe attracted more than 11,000 visitors from across Europe and more than 80 different countries.
To register to attend the exhibition and conference, visit the PRS Europe website. Registration is free until 1 March 2025 and will be charged at €50 thereafter: https://www.prseventeurope.com/
