“Driving circular economy through innovation.”
“I am excited to share the newest developments in chemical recycling with like-minded people!”
“The key to a successful transition to a circular future lies with scaleable solutions along the circle as a whol, where material, labor and capital deployment are optimized for the whole system”.
“Let’s use the advanced recycling conference to take chemical recycling to the next level!”
“The conference is a great opportunity to exchange opinions on new technologies related to recycling and to listen to new points of view and approaches.”
“This conference is a good occasion to exchange ideas and keep updated on the state of the art of plastics recycling.”
“WhiteCycle: An Innovative European Project to Process and Recycle PET from Complex Waste.”
“The Advanced Recycling Conference organized by Nova Institute stands as a premier event in the industry, bringing together key players across the value chain, providing a platform that enables in depth presentations and discussions that drives action to the future of advanced recycling.”
“Turning Waste into CO2-free Hydrogen and Circular Carbonates.”
“One of the best industry conferences on recycling advancements today.”
“We shape what matters tomorrow.”
“There will be no full circularity without advanced recycling – the more specific, the better.”
“As we face increasing pressure to meet ambitious EU recycling targets and address the growing demand for renewable feedstocks, this event provides an invaluable opportunity to explore the latest technologies, innovations and partnerships for driving the circular plastics economy.”
“DePoly’s enhanced recycling process can recycle all PET plastic items including multi-layer packaging and multi-colour fibres without the need to pre-sort, pre-wash, or separate out other plastics.”
“The Advanced Recycling Conference 2024 is having a very high technical level.”
“The nova-conference is a critical platform for advancing discussions on sustainability and innovation. It’s a chance to connect with key players who are committed to reshaping industries through circular economy solutions and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in advanced recycling.”
“The Advanced Recycling Conference perfectly links academic and Industry views on the growing field of chemical Recycling!”
“At the ARC Conference 2024, innovative recycling technologies and global networks converge – with a strong focus on shaping the markets of tomorrow.”
“The ARC provides a glimpse into the near future of material pathways.”
“I look forward to attending nova Advanced Recycling Conference for the first time.”
“The existing solutions to fight plastic pollution are insufficient to contain plastic waste accumulation globally. We need to keep searching, trying and confronting new ideas from science and from the industry. The Advanced Recycling Conference is the perfect platform to do that.”
“Recycling by dissolution is gaining momentum as a drop-in solution, low environmental footprint and ready-to-market today!”
“The Advanced Recycling Conference provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers and experts to discuss the latest developments and next steps on advanced recycling.”
“Being strongly committed to the industrial transformation towards a climate friendly economy myself, the Advanced Recycling Conference is for me one major event to exchange with other professionals who share the same passion.”
“Attending this conference has become essential for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends in chemical polymer recycling.”
“The Advanced Recycling Conference in Cologne is a pivotal event that fosters dialogue among industry leaders and innovators, driving the future of circular economies through cutting-edge recycling technologies and sustainable practices.”
“ARC seamlessly connects laboratory innovation with industry needs, driving forward the principles of sustainability and the circular economy.”
“The best combination of pretreatment, conversion technology, and downstream processing is necessary to increase the yield and quality of chemical recycling products. This is a significant subject in our ongoing research projects.”
„Looming regulatory pressure makes diligent safety evaluation of recycling processes obligatory – are current approaches suitable? The PPWR could lead to changes in overall recycling process landscape”.
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 “Laurentius” |
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 “Laurentius” |
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 “Laurentius” |
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 “Laurentius” |
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 “Laurentius” |
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 |