The Future of Chemical Recycling

This BPF webinar, presented in partnership with PlasticsEurope took place on 30 June 2020. The event provided attendees with an in-depth exploration of Chemical Recycling. The event also examined the current position of Chemical Recycling within the recycling infrastructure as well as investigating what the future will bring. 

Our insightful speakers covered topics including a global view on the market, mass balance and a retailers perspective. We also welcomed an update on the progress of several of the leading companies in this sector.

The recording of this webinar is now available to view.

The cost for gaining access to the recording is:

• BPF and PlasticsEurope Members price - £19.99 + VAT
   
• Non-Member price - £39.99 + VAT 
   

13.30    Welcome

13.30    A Global View - What is Happening in Chemical Recycling
             Carlos Monreal, Chemical Recycling Europe

• An exploration of the current position of chemical recycling within the market

13.45    A Global View - What is Happening in Chemical Recycling - PET
             Wim HoederDaal, PETcore Europe

• An examination of trends in Chemical Recycling of PET
   

14.00    Mass Balance - The Contribution of Chemical Recycling to Targets
             Christian Krueger, BASF

14.15    Depolymerisation of PS - Closed Loop Food Contact Recycling
             Jens Kathmann, Styrenics Circular Solutions

14.20    Break

14.25    Chemical Recycling Technologist Updates - Plastic Energy
             Carlos Monreal, Plastic Energy​​

• An overview of recent developments and future plans in the field of Chemical Recycing from Plastics Energy
   

14.30    Chemical Recycling Technologist Updates - ReNew ELP
             Chris Wilson, ReNew ELP 

• An overview of current progress from ReNew ELP

14.35    Chemical Recycling Technologist Updates - Recycling Technologies
             Adrian Griffiths, Recycling Technologies

• Recycling Technologies current projects and future plans
   

14.40    Biochemical Recycling - Current Developments in Enzyme Recycling
             Professor John McGeehan, Portsmouth University

• ​An overview of enzyme recycling and its prospects for the future
   

14.45    Retailers View - Driving Demand
             James Bull, Tesco

• Tesco's current work in the field of Chemical Recycling
• What the future will bring

14.50   Panel Discussion
 

15.00   Close