Plastic Matters: Securing resources in Europe : innovations in collection, sorting and recycling

Keeping resources within the circular economy is essential to strengthening Europe’s independence. Enhanced collection, advanced sorting technologies, and innovative recycling processes play a key role in achieving this ambition. In this edition of Plastic Matters, we will introduce you to the latest innovations in sorting and recycling. Be inspired by these recent developments and discover how they contribute to more sustainable material management.

Programme

12.00 – Networking Lunch

13.00 – Welcome (Inge/Saskia)

13.05 – Balancing the plastics system’s transition with restoring EU’s competitiveness (Katharina Schlegel, Plastics Europe)

13.20 – “Advancing sorting & digitalisation of the waste industry: The HolyGrail Initiative” (Margherita Trombetti, AIM)

13.40 – “How to determine the right (dry) sorting techniques for your (plastics) recycling process “ (Lars Van Volsem/Lybover)   

14.00 – “Filao: How Partnership can help optimizing and securing Recycled plastic Value Chain”. (Didier Desoleil, Veolia)

14.20 – Interactive debate with first speakers

14.40 – Break

15.00 – “Physical Recycling: a broad set of options to increase quality of plastic recycling without breaking polymer chains” (Steven De Meester, U Ghent)

15.20 – “Advanced PVC recycling technology development” (Eric Romers, Ineos Inovyn)

15.40 – “Chemical Recycling: status update of P2C project” (Korneel Van Aelst, Indaver)

16.00 – Interactive debate with the speakers

16.20 – Round-up

When: 24th of April 2025 afternoon, starting with a network lunch

Location: Courtyard Hotel, Evere (Olympiadelaan 6 – 1140 Brussels)