Forum Chemical Recyling: Overcoming Barriers
About Chemical Recycling
Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks, reduces reliance on fossil resources, and supports circular economy goals
Objectives of the Forum
- demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefits
- present and discuss case studies and success stories
- enable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streams
- promote knowledge, networks, and R&D projects
- enhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions
Speakers & Topics
Confirmed speakers
- Irina Yarulina, Sulzer Chemtech
- Hendrik Rasch, Evonik
- Pelin Uran, DePoly
- JB Michel, Humana
- Martin Pillich, ETHZ
- N.N., Pyrum Innovations AG
- More to come
Topics
- Economic assessment of chemical recycling
- Environmental evaluation, LCAs, circularity and climate impact
- Case studies, R&D projects, pilot plants, success stories
- Experience outside Switzerland, waste and product flows
Organization
Event info
- 1-day workshop, in-person; streaming will be available
target audience: polymer processing and recycling companies, research, startups, interest groups
Organization
- OST, IMP Institute for Microtechnology and Photonics
- OST, IWK Institute for Materials Technology and Plastics Processing
- FHNW Institute of Polymer Engineering
Empa, Technology and Society/Advanced Fibers
Partners
- Switzerland Innovationspark Ost
- INOS Kunststofftechnik trifft Nachhaltigkeit
- KUNSTSTOFF.swiss