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The mechanical recycling of plastics faces a variety of challenges of both a technical and regulatory nature. The aim is always to minimize the environmental impact of plastics production, disposal, and recycling. These challenges require innovative approaches and close cooperation between industry, research, and politics. The seventh "Forum Plastic Recyclates" on March 26 and 27, 2025 in Darmstadt precisely addresses these issues in the context of mechanical plastics recycling and has established itself as an important industry meeting with high practical relevance. The program for the conference and online registration are now available.
Industry meeting and networking platform
The symposium, which will be held in English, offers participants the opportunity to exchange ideas in an international setting and brings together plastics producers, processors, recyclers, and users.
In addition to an overview of the current regulatory and market situation in Germany and Europe, the presentations at the conference will focus on the possibilities of optimizing the quality of recycled plastics through appropriate sorting and the use of additives for both, thermoplastics, and biopolymers. In the context of these considerations at material level, the advantages of offline and online analysis for assessing material quality and monitoring processes will be also discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the possibilities of data-driven approaches to material and process optimization, based on machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence.
Examples of the successful use of recycled plastics in different applications
As in previous years, one focus will be on the successful use of plastic recyclates in different applications in the packaging, waste-management, consumer goods and automotive sectors, as well as approaches and challenges in the numerical simulation of recyclates in the context of component development.
In addition to the technical content, the event is an established platform for sharing expertise and offers excellent opportunities for developing new and existing networks. This year, companies will have the opportunity to increase their visibility through sponsorship or by displaying their products in a small exhibition area.
The 7th Forum Plastic Recyclates will take place at the Welcome Hotel in Darmstadt. The hotel is centrally located, has an underground parking garage and is easily accessible by public transport.
Exclusive additional format: Fraunhofer #LBFDeepDive on March 25, 2025
The one-day event #LBFDeepDive is a day full of expertise and discussions on the ageing mechanism of plastics, throughout their life cycle. Participants will learn how environmental influences affect material properties and what challenges this poses for plastics recycling. They will meet experts from Fraunhofer LBF, exchange ideas, learn about innovative solutions to improve recyclability and material quality, and can discuss their questions on this topic with various experts.
Bridging science and business.
Fraunhofer LBF plays a leading role in the research landscape, particularly in the field of plastic recyclates. As an application-oriented research institute, Fraunhofer LBF forms the interface between science and industry and is the ideal partner for the joint development of industry-oriented solutions.
http://www.kunststoffrezyklate.de/en/program-2025.html?utm_source=pi-FPR-25-en-p... Program
http://www.kunststoffrezyklate.de/en/sponsoringmoeglichkeiten-2025.html Exhibition
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