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It's time to kick off Alberta Circular Plastics Day here at PIC! Presented by the Alberta Plastics Recycling Association, the #ACPD2024 Conference is an incredible chance for the Applied Research team to show off our work in the circular economy. We’ll be here to discuss the Plastics Research In Action project alongside Heartland Polymers, connect with other APRA members, policy makers, and of course everyone interested in building the circular plastics economy. See you there! #NAITAppliedResearch #ImpactHappensHere #PlasticsCircularity #CircularEconomy #CleanTechnologies #PRIA #PlasticsResearchInAction

European senior editor for recycling, Mark Victory, and Helen McGeough, global analyst team lead for plastic recycling at ICIS, joined senior editor for recycling Matt Tudball to discuss their highlights from the recent 3rd ICIS Recycled Polymers Conference that was held in Berlin on 7th November. Topics covered ranged from ICIS’s own outlook for the recycled markets, panel discussions on collection systems and the ever-popular #chemicalrecycling sector, plus electrical and electronic waste and EU regulation 2022/1616 around food contact, among others. Some of the key takeaways included: - Unexpected positivity despite challenging market environment - The need for and demonstration of strong collaboration through the recycling chain - Regulatory uncertainty still a core challenge for the recycling market The issue of regulation was clearly on the mind of many delegates, as the two surveys conducted throughout the course of the conference show. The first question was: “What do you see as the key enabler to improved collection in Europe?”, followed later in the day by: “What is the missing piece of the puzzle to accelerate chemical recycling growth?” #ICIS #ICISpodcast #recycling #polymers #chemicalrecycling #Europe https://lnkd.in/ddUbBzvG

The agenda for our European edition of Chemical Recycling is live! Plus, we have extended the event to include an additional combined evening networking reception on 4 June 2024 with our Feedstocks for Plastics Recycling event. https://lnkd.in/ewfdPh2 Developments in chemical recycling have continued to emerge into 2024, with a decision from the European Commission on mass balance accounting eagerly anticipated to boost investments and drive progress. Join us on 4-6 June 2024 in Brussels, Belgium as we investigate the potential of chemical or advanced recycling to turn waste plastics into new materials, exploring up-to-date market developments, regulatory updates, as well as energy and process considerations. Secure your place today: https://lnkd.in/ewfdPh2 Sponsored by: GSF Upcycling, Topsoe, Next Generation Elements GmbH, LIST Technology AG, Sulzer #AMIChemRecycling #AdvancedRecycling #Recycling #ChemicalRecyclingEvent #Sustainability #CircularEconomy *Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Offer ends 8 March 2024. Olivia Poole Chris Chisman Louella Osano

Don't miss the fireside chat on "The Use of Bio-Based Plastics in Accelerating Decarbonisation" at Reuters Events: Industrial Decarbonisation Europe (22nd-23rd May, Amsterdam). https://lnkd.in/dUnKxs_d Join Walmir Soller, CEO Netherlands and VP Olefins and Polyolefins Europe and Asia at Braskem, and Alexander Roder, Climate & Production Director at Plastics Europe, as they discuss the pivotal role of bio-based plastics in the journey towards a more sustainable future. This session will examine the practical applications of bio-based plastics and how these innovative materials contribute to lowering emissions. Dive into the conversation to understand how integrating bio-based plastics into your sustainability strategy can help break down silos within internal teams and enhance overall environmental performance. Join us for this enlightening discussion that will shed light on the environmental potential of bio-based plastics and their role in a circular economy. #IDEU24 #sustainability #bioplastics #decarbonisation #Braskem #PlasticsEurope

North America is forecast to have the largest installed #chemicalrecycling capacity globally by 2030, increasing the volumes of recyclates available with limited feedstock competition. However, both technical and economic challenges continue to delay the industry achieving this potential, while state level initiatives and debates continue to dominate the picture. Stay ahead of the evolving landscape as we delve into #advancedrecycling technologies, gain valuable insights into these challenges, hear success stories, and learn how cross value chain collaboration is essential to future development.   Here is a glimpse of the agenda and topics that will be discussed at the Chemical Recycling event in Dallas, TX, on March 11-12, 2025. Speakers include: Silke Einschuetz, Carlos Ludlow-Palafox, Nousha Tayefeh, Nicholas LaFiura and Ley Richardson Find out more and book your place: https://lnkd.in/e9BpdHT #CircularEconomy #SustainableFuture #PlasticRecycling #PlasticsRecycling #RecyclingInnovation #Recycling

Plastics Live is delighted to support and host the Innovate UK Circular Plastics Network as it holds a full day’s conference stream at our event in Coventry! Transitional Materials for the Plastics Sector - Presented by UKCPN The traditional plastics industry uses fossil-based carbon polymers in the majority (97%) of its production and conversion processes. As we move to a less fossil-based world we must also look to new feedstocks other than virgin oil and gas for most of our polymer-manufactured products. Sessions will include speakers on the following content: ♻️Recycled polymer sources 🪴Plant-based traditional polymer replacements. ☘️Plastics and plastic-like materials from the bioeconomy 🌱Green chemistry for polymers of the future 🌿Emerging business models to fit the transition to alternative polymers 🧪The role of additives in bio-plastics Daniel Jarvis John Williams Sarah Lightowler Nick Cliffe Prof Sally Beken, Fellow IOM3 Denise Goldsmith #PlasticsLive2024 #Conference #PlasticsIndustry #Sustainability #PlasticMaterials

Let’s ignite the conversation! The 10th ICIS World Polyolefins conference is taking place April 10-11 and we are delighted to share that Mirjam Mayer, Vice President Circular Economy Solutions at Borealis, will be a distinguished panelist on day 1 of the conference to talk about opportunities and challenges in achieving plastic circularity. At this milestone event, industry leaders and experts will converge to tackle pressing challenges in the global polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) markets. From supply demand dynamics to sustainable strategies. 🌎 🌱 Together, we can accelerate the transition toward a more circular plastics future. 🔄 More about the conference ➡ https://lnkd.in/dKZUhWwe #WPO24 #AcceleratingActionOnCircularity

Looking forward to discussing the contribution of Biopolymers, made out of sustainably sourced biomass, to the Sustainable Deverlopment Goals and Green Deal targets. #biopolymers #sustainability #Braskem

🔷 Webinar Alert 🔷 ICIS will be hosting a webinar to provide a comprehensive outlook on the Recycled Plastics. Topics that are going to be explored during the webinar: ➡️ Overview of price trends ➡️ Regional comparison of the long-term outlook for mechanical recycling to 2050 ➡️ Deep dive into drivers and inhibitors to growth ➡️ Impact of recycled outlook on the virgin markets ➡️ Impact of recycled plastics outlook on the virgin markets ⚡ Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/dPUJGMYR ⚡ #icis #webinar #recycle #recycling

Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics: Industrial Decarbonisation Europe Partners with Plastics Europe! ♻️ We're excited to announce a new partnership! Reuters Events: Industrial Decarbonisation Europe 2024 (22-23 May, Amsterdam) is proud to collaborate with Plastics Europe, a leading voice in the European plastics industry. https://lnkd.in/e9SgFpDM Plastics Europe will be moderating a key session: "Bio-based Plastics: A Sustainable Solution?" This session will delve into the potential and challenges of bio-based plastics as a more sustainable alternative. Experts will discuss:  - The latest innovations in bio-based plastic technology  - The environmental impact considerations of bio-based plastics  - Strategies for integrating bio-based plastics into the circular economy Find out more about this groundbreaking event: https://lnkd.in/e9SgFpDM #IDEU2024 #industrialdecarbonisation #plasticseurope #biobasedplastics #sustainablematerials #netzero #circulareconomy