Circular Synergies: Recycled Materials Empowering Clean Energy
Presentation
This year’s edition will explore how recycled plastics and rubber can drive the clean energy transition and how renewable technologies can, in turn, power a more sustainable recycling industry. The workshop aims to connect the worlds of recycling and renewable energy, fostering win-to-win synergies between materials circularity and technologies such as photovoltaic panels, wind turbine blades and batteries.
The event will feature poster sessions where companies and research centres will present innovative ideas and potential R&D project concepts, followed by an interactive round-table discussion guided by key emerging topics identified by AIMPLAS and ETRA. The goal is to generate new collaborations and shape future European initiatives focused on the valorisation of recycled materials within the clean energy value chain.
This dynamic format will provide a platform for networking, ideation and project building a unique opportunity to discover new perspectives, foster partnerships and co-create the next generation of circular solutions.
Complementarily, on 10 and 11 December, the third edition of PLASREC will take place, bringing together more than 200 attendees and 30 speakers for two days dedicated to exploring the current challenges and opportunities in plastic waste management and recycling. The programme will cover the review of existing legislation and related regulations, as well as an in-depth analysis of the different recycling technologies, their market applications and emerging trends. This event can offer valuable insights that align with the drive towards new circular solutions. More info and registration here.
Programme
Agenda
- Welcome by AIMPLAS and ETRA representatives
- Presentation of the workshop goals
- Circular Materials Empowering Clean Energy
POSTER SESSION
Suggested topics:
- Applications of Recycled Plastics and Recycled Tyre Materials to produce components, structure or infrastructure for solar panels, wind blades and batteries.
- Recycling of EoL PV Panels, Wind Mill Blades, Batteries, materials obtained and way of valorisation.
- Use of renewable energy in recycling and valorisation processes.
- Innovations in mechanical, chemical or biotechnological recycling.
- Digitalisation, traceability and sustainability in circular materials.
Proposals must include:
- Poster/Project Title
- Project Summary (maximum 10 lines)
Organizers
ETRA is an independent, member-driven European Association open to those involved in the diverse activities that contribute to the tyre recycling industry. It originated from a project created in 1990 and funded in 1992 to unify the disparate elements of tyre recycling in Europe.
ETRA’s mission is to formalize tyre recycling as an independent, multi-sectoral industry engaged in a comprehensive chain of activities aimed at protecting the environment and enhancing quality of life through the creation of new businesses and jobs. This is achieved through focused advocacy and cooperative actions to improve professional standards and develop quality guidelines for products and materials. A key goal is to promote cost-effective, environmentally sound, and commercially viable tyre recycling activities.
ETRA closely collaborates with material and product developers and participates in a variety of EU and state-funded projects to explore and exploit new markets.
AIMPLAS is a technology centre with more than 35 years of experience in the plastics industry. We provide solutions to companies throughout the value chain, from raw material manufacturers to plastic processors and end users. Our purpose is building a better world by fostering sustainable innovation around plastics to help businesses create wealth and jobs and contribute to social challenges.
We have over 12,000 m² of facilities equipped with cutting-edge technology. More than 50 pilot plants are available to test all plastic processing applications, including thermoplastic, thermoset, and composite processing. In addition, our laboratories hold the highest number of accreditations for plastics according to the UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard.