On the eve of the conference, 19 November 2024
19:00 | Meeting Point: Brauhaus Päffgen, Friesenstraße 64-66, 50670 Köln |
1st Day, 20 November 2024
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10:00 | Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() Conference Opening |
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10:10 | Annick Meerschman Cefic ![]() Keynote |
Perspectives of Advanced Plastics Recycling |
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Chairpersons Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() |
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10:20 | Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() Mapping of Advanced Recycling Technologies and Global Capacities Abstract |
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10:40 | Peter Schwarz Covestro Deutschland ![]() Advanced Recycling of Engineering Thermoplastics – A Differentiated View on Recyclability Abstract |
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11:00 | Robert Kunzmann AC Biode ![]() Chemical Recycling of PE and PVC – Current Trends and New Technologies Abstract |
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11:20 | Oscar Vernaez Neste ![]() Laura Strobl Fraunhofer IVV ![]() E-Waste Plastics Valorization: A Symphony of Advanced Recycling Technologies Abstract |
11:40 | Panel Discussion |
12:00 | Lunch Break |
Parallel Session |
Main Hall “Maternussaal” |
Dissolution Technologies for Recycling of PS and Engineering Plastics
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Chairpersons Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() Narendar Poranki nova-Institute ![]() |
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13:30 | Virginie Bussières Polystyvert ![]() Economically viable Polystyrene Recycling by Dissolution Abstract |
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13:50 | Juul Cuijpers ReSolved Technologies ![]() Advanced Solvent-Based Technology for the Closed-Loop Recycling; Purity is the Key to Circularity Abstract |
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14:10 | Abidin Balan Trinseo ![]() Revolutionizing Plastics by Groundbreaking Physical Recycling Methods: Trinseo’s Infinite Recycling Technology for a Sustainable Future Abstract |
Room “Adelheid” |
From Polymer to Building Units and Back to Polymer – An Excursion Through Different Depolymerisation Technologies (online transmission not planned)
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Chairpersons Asta Partanen nova-Institute ![]() Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute ![]() |
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13:30 | Jean Luc Dubois Trinseo – Altuglas International ![]() PolyMethylMethAcrylate (PMMA) Depolymerisation by Trinseo Abstract |
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13:50 | Maddalena Bertolla Aquafil Group ![]() The ECONYL® Regeneration System – Chemical Recycling of PA6 Abstract |
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14:10 | Nicolas Dubaut Plasticentropy France ![]() Plasticentropy, Recycling Multilayers Plastic Waste Abstract |
14:30 | Panel discussion |
14:50 | Coffee Break |
Parallel Session |
Main Hall “Maternussaal” |
Thermochemical Recycling (I)
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Chairpersons Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() Gillian Tweddle Stripe Consulting ![]() |
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15:20 | Marco Karber AES Autonome Energiesysteme ![]() Economical Assessment of Small-Scale Pyrolysis Plants Abstract |
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15:40 | Martin Seemann University of Technology Chalmers / Energy Technology ![]() Direct Steam Cracking of Heterogeneous Plastic Waste – A Solution to Transform Chemical Clusters Abstract |
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16:00 | Valentijn de Neve BlueAlp ![]() Accelerating Plastic Recycling – Close to the Waste or Close to the Cracker? Abstract |
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16:20 | Jelle Ernst Oude Lenferink Fluor ![]() Developing Plastic (Pyrolysis) Recycling Projects – An EPC Contractor’s Perspective Abstract |
Room “Adelheid” |
From Recovery of Feedstocks to Products (online transmission not planned)
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Chairpersons Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() Achim Raschka nova-Institute ![]() |
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15:20 | Richard von Goetze Interzero ![]() Evolving Feedstock Specifications in the Circular Economy Abstract |
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15:40 | Sneha Verma AEB Amsterdam ![]() Transforming Waste for a Circular Future Abstract |
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16:00 | Javier Grau Forner AIMPLAS ![]() RECLAIM: A Portable, Robotic Material Recovery Facility Abstract |
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16:20 | Stephan Roest Borealis ![]() Chemical Recycling Important Part of Borealis’ Transition to a Circular Economy Abstract |
16:40 | Panel discussion |
17:10 | Poster Pitches (booth 19) and Beer on Tap |
19:30 | Gala Dinner |
22:00 | Bowling – Get Together in the Party Room beneath Maternushaus |
2nd Day, 21 November 2024
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9:00 | Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() Day Opening |
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Gillian Tweddle Stripe Consulting ![]() Day Opening |
Parallel Session |
Main Hall “Maternussaal” |
Markets, Investments and Funding
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Chairpersons Narendar Poranki nova-Institute ![]() Gillian Tweddle Stripe Consulting ![]() |
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09:10 | Peter Jetzer jrp collaboration promotion ![]() Price Dynamics and Market Evolution in the Plastics Recycling Industry Abstract |
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09:30 | Gerben Hieminga ING ![]() Let’s Talk Economics: How Recycling Stacks Up Against CCS, Hydrogen, and Electrification Abstract |
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09:50 | Jan-Willem Muller Infinity Recycling ![]() Advanced Recycling from a Investor’s Perspective |
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10:10 | Marc Spekreijse Circular Plastics ![]() Stichting (Foundation): Circular Plastics NL | Accelerate the Transition Abstract |
Room “Adelheid” |
Different Approaches, Challenges, and Expanded Use of Physical Recycling Technologies (online transmission not planned)
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Chairpersons Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() Achim Raschka nova-Institute ![]() |
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09:10 | Julien Davin Saperatec ![]() How Delamination Recycling Can Enable the Access to Underutilized Feedstocks for Recycled Plastics Abstract |
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09:30 | Aditya Prakash Shembekar University of Edinburgh ![]() Sustainable Solutions for the Automotive Industry: Thermomechanical Recycling of Continuous Glass Fibre (GF) Reinforced Polyamide-6 (APA6) Composites Abstract |
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09:50 | Patrick Trubic Coperion ![]() Dan Zebergs Coperion ![]() Approaching Advanced Recycling Challenges with Twin Screw Extrusion Technology Innovations Abstract |
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10:10 | David Rapp KraussMaffei Extrusion ![]() Challenging the “Challenge-Test”: Are Physical Recycling Methods Suitable for Food-Grade Polyolefins? Abstract |
10:30 | Panel Discussion |
10:50 | Coffee Break |
Parallel Session |
Main Hall “Maternussaal” |
Depolymerisation Technologies for PET
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Chairpersons Asta Partanen nova-Institute ![]() Pia Skoczinski nova-Institute ![]() |
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11:20 | Mathias Kirstein matterr ![]() Beyond Bottle Recycling: Achieving Full Circularity for Polyester Abstract |
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11:40 | Olivier Cardon Michelin ![]() WhiteCycle: An Innovative European Project to Process and Recycle PET from Complex Waste Abstract |
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12:00 | Pelin Uran DePoly ![]() Chemical Recycling of Polyester-based Products into Monomers Abstract |
Room “Adelheid” |
Dissolution Technologies for Recycling of Commodity Plastics (online transmission not planned)
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Chairpersons Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() Narendar Poranki nova-Institute ![]() |
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11:20 | Wiebe Schipper PureCycle ![]() PureCycle, BE: Closing the Loop on Polypropylene Abstract |
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11:40 | Eric Romers INEOS Inovyn ![]() Advanced Recycling of Post-Consumer PVC Waste Abstract |
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12:00 | Emmeline Aves Reventas ![]() Solvent-based Purification of PE, PP, and ReVentas Technology for Purification of Waste Polyolefins |
12:20 | Panel Discussion |
12:40 | Lunch Break |
Parallel Session |
Main Hall “Maternussaal” |
Thermochemical Recycling (II)
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Chairpersons Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() Achim Raschka nova-Institute ![]() |
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14:10 | Geoff Brighty Mura Technology ![]() Mura Technology – Aiming to be the Leading Provider of Recycled Oils for EU Circular Value Chains with Hydrothermal Treatment Abstract |
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14:30 | Eric Appelman Aduro Clean Technologies ![]() An Effective Alternative to Pyrolysis in Chemical Recycling Abstract |
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14:50 | Gonzalo Izquierdo Blueplasma Power ![]() Turning Waste into CO₂-free Hydrogen and Circular Carbonates Abstract |
Room “Adelheid” |
Insights into Policy, Sustainability, Mass-balance and Alternative Naphtha (online transmission not planned)
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Chairpersons Matthias Stratmann nova-Institute ![]() Nadja Wulff nova-Institute ![]() |
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14:10 | Luciano Proto Cassina nova-Institute ![]() Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() EU Policy Update on Chemical Recycling and Mass Balance & Attribution Abstract |
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14:30 | Gillian Tweddle Stripe Consulting ![]() Chemical Recycling for the Production of Alternative Naphtha Abstract |
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14:50 | Nadja Wulff nova-Institute ![]() LCAs of Recycling Processes – a Status Quo |
15:10 | Panel Discussion |
15:30 | Coffee Break |
Pre-/Post Treatment and Upgrading |
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Chairpersons Michael Carus nova-Institute ![]() Lars Krause nova-Institute ![]() |
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15:50 | Dr. Alexander Hofmann Fraunhofer UMSICHT ![]() Methods for Pre- and Posttreatment of Feedstocks for Chemical Recycling of Plastic Wastes – Different Methods and Novel Approaches Abstract |
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16:10 | Outi Teräs Neste ![]() Refinery Upgrading to Enable Scale-up of Chemical Recycling Abstract |
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16:30 | Luis Hoffmann Sulzer Chemtech ![]() Emmanuelle Chauveau Sulzer Chemtech ![]() Pioneering Purity: Transformative Advances in Chemical Polymer Recycling Abstract |
16:50 | Panel Discussion |
17:10 | Final Words |
17:20 | Get Together |