Chemical recycling is big and set to get bigger - after all, it helps overcome the limitations of traditional plastics recycling (and we have so much plastic to recycle...).

However, there are still problems and this event will address the challenges and opportunities facing the development of these emerging technologies and their integration into the supply chain.

Feedstocks for Plastics Recycling will focus on unlocking the value of Europe’s plastics waste streams. It will be an opportunity to explore the challenges and possibilities of acquiring feedstock for recycling in Europe.

The 2nd World Congress on Recycling and Waste Management will explore Leading the way in advanced recycling and waste management practices.

It will foster awareness and encourage sustainable practices promoting an eco-friendly environment, delving into advanced topics in recycling and waste management, with the participation of researchers, ecologists, environmental experts and professionals in chemical, civil and mechanical engineering, environmental science and recycling.

The Circular Republic Festival 2025 (#CRF25) will focus on Build Your Competitive Advantage. 

It will explore how circular practices can reshape industries and create resilience in the face of resource scarcity and climate challenges. There will be keynote addresses, hands-on workshops and tailored recommendations to help integrate circular principles into business strategies.

The World Circular Economy Forum 2025 (WCEF2025) will take place in South America. It will explore the potential of tropical solutions for sustainable growth, the power of regeneration and bioeconomy strategies, along with how the production sector is driving the transition toward a circular economy. The forum will also address key topics relevant to Latin America and the world.

Accelerator sessions will be held by WCEF collaborators on 15 and 16 May.

EuRIC Textiles is organising an event presenting the EuRIC Textiles Manifesto and featuring a keynote speech on how the EU textile industry can stay competitive in the circular economy. There will be discussions on advancing textile circularity in Europe, bridging the gap between policy making and business realities, and facilitating the trade of second-hand clothing.

Each year, the European Tyre Recycling Association holds a conference on tyre recycling; this year's conference will focus on 30 Years of Tyre Recycling: Innovations to build the Future. It will look back over the last three decades, considering the materials used and developments in this industry.

You may submit your abstract by 31 January, in fields varying from opportunities in the circular economy to working with automotive recyclers.

Cradle to Cradle NGO invites 1000 participants to come to the International Cradle to Cradle Congress C2CC25 in Berlin, on 13-14 March 2025.

There will be panel discussions with high-profile speakers from business, politics and science, good practices from established companies and start-ups, inspiring keynote speeches about the circular transformation of society and opportunities for networking.

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is hosting the second International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector.

This event will bring together over 20 international experts in biotechnology and sustainability to explore innovative solutions that will enable the plastics sector to move towards a more sustainable future.

Go Circular 2025 will explore the significant changes taking place in the plastics industry, focusing on sustainable design, advanced recycling technologies, circular economy strategies, and policy and regulation.