The outline conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) has been published ahead of the event’s return to the RAI Amsterdam on 1-2 April 2025. The latest trends in the plastics recycling sector will be explored in depth, providing a holistic view of the whole plastic recycling value chain and drawing together political leaders, major brands, recyclers and the plastics recycling and manufacturing industry.

Prominent speakers from major brands already confirmed include Aldi’s Global Circular Packaging Manager Hannah Drew and Procter & Gamble’s Technical Director - R&D Packaging Sustainability Gian De Belder. While other speakers from across the plastics value chain are Berry Global’s Director of Circular Economy Jeremy Blake, Indorama’s Head of Sustainability Advocacy EMEA Ermis Panagitopoulos, Helen McGeough, Global Analyst Team Lead, Plastics Recycling at ICIS and Lia Voermans, Chair of circular plastics alliance Brightlands Circular Space.

 

The packed two-day programme of informative and thought provoking sessions will take place again in two theatres. The programme includes core sessions on overcoming the challenges in EU plastic recycling, unlocking key legislative files for the sector such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and building synergies between mechanical and chemical recycling. Also covered in depth will be the market outlook as well as future challenges and trends in achieving recycled content goals.

 

Interactive panel discussions moderated by European plastics recycling subject matter experts will examine the global roadmap for plastics recycling, strategies to scale up collection and sorting, traceability in recycled content, and the latest innovations in recycling technologies. Dedicated materials focus sessions will tackle the state-of-play in the recycling of PET, polyolefin films, PVC, HDPE, PP, PS and ELV & WEEE.

 

PRSE event sponsors will also give papers on a wide range of innovations in plastics recycling technology and the wider circular economy. Confirmed silver sponsors presenting papers include: Axens, Circular Identity and VTT Research Finland.

 

Visit the PRS Europe website to register to attend the exhibition and conference. Registration for the conference and exhibition is free until 1 March 2025 and will be charged at €50 thereafter.

 

Organised jointly by Crain Communications and Plastics Recyclers Europe, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe is designed specifically for professionals involved in plastics recycling and the circular use of plastics. It brings together key players from the plastics and plastics recycling sectors to showcase innovative technology, share best practices, network and do business. A broad cross-section of the industry is represented at the event, including plastics recycling machinery and equipment suppliers, plastic material suppliers and compounders, pre-processors, mechanical and chemical plastics recyclers, waste management specialists and industry associations. In 2024 PRS Europe attracted more than 11,000 visitors from across Europe and more than 80 different countries.