FINAL preparations are underway for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which takes place at the RAI Amsterdam from April 1-2.
The exhibition and conference is expected to attract thousands of stakeholders from the plastics recycling value chain. The event will take place in the RAI’s premier Halls 1 and 5, having grown to accommodate a record 500 exhibiting companies and organisations.
The conference programme features more than 65 speakers examining the latest political, legislative, market and technological developments in plastics recycling. The keynote session will include an address by Teresa Ribera RodrÃguez, executive VP for a clean, just and competitive transition, European Commission. Marieke Koekkoek, member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Volt Nederland and Ton Emans, Plastics Recyclers Europe’s president will be joining the keynote session on the first day.
Wolfgang Trunk, team leader – competitive circular economy & clean industrial policy, DG Environment, European Commission, is a newly confirmed speaker in the ‘Unlocking PPWR’ session and will share the EC’s vision for plastic packaging circularity. Aldi, Beiersdorf, Hyundai, IKEA and P&G are among the brands taking part in the conference.
The AI Innovation Hub introduces the latest uses of AI in plastics recycling. Visitors will be guided through areas of feedstock, design, collection, processing, and material sourcing. A swarm robot sorting demonstration, and an AI-based recycling data game will also be launched at the show.
The winners of the seven award categories at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 will be announced on April 2, with all finalists showcased at the exhibition.
And following the a successful launch in 2024, the PRS Europe Boat Party will return for 2025, taking place on the evening of April 1.
For more information and to register to attend the exhibition and conference, visit: https://www.prseventeurope.com/