29Oct2025
09:00 – 18:00 Switzerland Innovation Park Ost, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3, 9014 St.Gallen

Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers

FHNW Institute of Polymer Engineering Institut für Werkstofftechnik und Kunststoffverarbeitung

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.

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

Event info

  • 1-day workshop, in-person; streaming will be available
  • target audience: polymer processing and recycling companies, research​, startups​, interest groups

Programm/Ablauf

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 

Confirmed speakers 

  • Irina Yarulina, Sulzer Chemtech
  • Hendrik Rasch, Evonik
  • Pelin Uran, DePoly
  • JB Michel, Humana
  • Martin Pillich, ETHZ
  • N.N., Pyrum Innovations AG
  • More to come

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