ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
We are pleased to welcome you to the 4th Annual Plastic Recycling Hybrid Conference that will take place in Czech Republic, Prague 8th-9th of December with online stream via BigMarker Platform (Hybrid version).
Join us for an event which offers a meeting place for top manufacturers, researchers, academics, decision-makers and other business professionals who are keen to share their knowledge and experience in the most recent trends of plastics recycling.
The conference represents a unique opportunity for learning, exchanging opinions, and expanding one’s network enabled by live presentations followed by dynamic Q&A sessions – providing the attendees with valuable insights from the representatives from key industries of the related to plastics including packaging, food and beverage, retail, textiles, automotive, and construction will discuss and debate the latest research, sustainable product design, new manufacturing solutions, recycling and reuse of products and raw materials, as well as the latest and next-generation bio-sourced materials and solutions to create reusable, biodegradable and compostable products.
The 4th Annual Plastic Recycling Hybrid Conference is a great platform for learning, exchanging opinions, and expanding one’s network enabled by live presentations followed by dynamic questions & answers sessions as well as panel discussions and workshops with keynote speakers.
MEDIA PARTNER
VENUE
Hotel NH Prague City
Mozartova 261/1, 150 00 Praha 5
Key points
- The Future of Plastics Recycling: Triboelectrostatic Separation; Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automated Learning; Plastic-Munching Bacterial Species; Chemical Recycling and Waste-To-X.
- Sustainable Innovations: Non-Recyclable Plastic; A Plant Protein-Based Replacement; Triggerable Smart Polymer Material Systems; Sustainable Biocomposites; The Sustainable Potential of AI.
- Circular Economy Principles to Plastic Pollution: Produce Plastics from Alternative Feedstocks; Plastic Waste as A Resource; Barriers to The Circular Economy; Sustainable Business Models; Technological Innovation in Processing for Increased Recycled Quality and Throughput.
- Waste Management: Applications, Treatments, And Reuse of Plastics; Microplastic; Plastic-Free; Marine/Aquatic Clean-Up Technologies; Biodegradability Testing.
- Environmental Impact: Environmental Concerns and Problems of Plastics; The Global Accumulation of Plastic Waste; Microplastics Contamination; Health Implications and Impacts.
08:30 – 09:00 CET
Registration and welcome drink
09:00 – 09:10 CET
Opening Remarks from BCF representative
09:10 – 09:30 CET
Networking
09:30 – 09:40 CET
Welcome and Opening Remarks from The Chairman, Opening Remarks for Online Delegates
09:40 – 10:30 CET
The Future of Plastics Recycling + Q&A
10:30 – 11:20 CET
MECHANICAL AND SOLVENT-BASED RECYCLING - USING TWIN- AND SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDERS + Q&A
11:20 – 11:40 CET
COFFEE BREAK
11:40 – 12:30 CET
SYSTEMATIC DESIGN FOR RECYCLING APPROACH + Q&A
12:30 – 13:20 CET
Research Enhancing a Safe Circular Plastic Economy in Europe + Q&A
13:20 – 14:30 CET
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:30 – 15:20 CET
THE FOUR R’s OF PACKAGING RECYCLING. “REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, REFUSE” + Q&A
15:20 – 16:10 CET
CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN VINYL FLOORING FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING. RETURN OF EXPERIENCE FROM GERFLOR GROUP + Q&A
16:10 – 17:00 CET
CSR PLASTIC CREDITS + Q&A
17:00 – 17:20 CET
PANEL DISCUSSION PLASTIC POLLUTION SOLUTION: CLIMATE CHANGE
17:20 – 17:30 CET
CLOSING REMARKS
19:00 – 21:00 CET
DINNER
09:00 – 09:30 CET
REGISTRATION & WELCOME DRINK
09:30 – 09:40 CET
OPENING REMARKS FROM BCF REPRESENTATIVE
09:40 – 09:50 CET
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN, OPENING REMARKS FOR ONLINE DELEGATES
09:50 – 10:40 CET
Plastic Recycling – What Role Can the Public Waste Management Play? + Q&A
10:40 – 11:30 CET
EPR & THE FUTURE OF PLASTICS RECYCLING + Q&A
11:30 – 11:50 CET
COFFEE BREAK
11:50 – 12:40 CET
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR POLYMER RECOVERY THROUGH SOLVENT-BASED RECYCLING + Q&A
12:40 – 13:30 CET
MICROPLASTICS ARE EVERYWHERE: REDUCTION UP TILL 70% ACHIEVABLE! + Q&A
13:30 – 13:50 CET
PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT ARE NEW CHALLENGES TO DEVELOP MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS?
13:50 – 13:55 CET
CLOSING REMARKS & EVALUATION TIME
13:55 – 14:55 CET
NETWORKING LUNCH
SPEAKERS
OUR PARTNERS
GOLD SPONSORS
KEYNOTE SPONSOR
