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Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers The forum is geared to present case studies, discuss economic and ecological feasibility, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. About Chemical Recycling Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks, reduces reliance on fossil resources, and supports circular economy goals Objectives of the Forum  demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefits present and discuss case studies and success stories enable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streams promote knowledge, networks, and R&D projects enhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions Speakers & Topics Irina Yarulina, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Hendrik Rasch, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy Pelin Uran, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization Ralf Schwarz, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Jonas Karg, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Martin Pillich, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Marco Werth, RAMPF Eco Solutions: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Albert Paparo, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics JB Michel, Humana Sàrl: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe Parallel workshops & discussion Topics Economic assessment of chemical recycling Environmental evaluation, LCAs, circularity and climate impact Case studies, R&D projects, pilot plants, success stories Experience outside Switzerland, waste and product flows   Organization Event info 1-day workshop, in-person; streaming will be available target audience: polymer processing and recycling companies, research​, startups​, interest groups Organization OST, IMP Institute for Microtechnology and Photonics OST, IWK Institute for Materials Technology and Plastics Processing FHNW Institute of Polymer Engineering Empa, Technology and Society/Advanced Fibers

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• Event Name: Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers
• Date: 8/22/2025 7:42:34 AM
• Administrators:
  • Switzerland Innovation Digital

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