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circular economy
 
Members of the K 2028 Exhibitor Advisory Board and the K team met on May 27, 2026, in Düsseldorf
Preparations for K 2028 have begun. With the inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board, the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry set the stage for the next event in Düsseldorf. At the same time, the board elected Dr. Axel von Wiedersperg of the Brückner Group as its new chairman. The first meeting focused on evaluating K 2025 and the strategic development of K...
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Ifat 2026 opens its doors on May 4; starting this year, the event will run for four days instead of the previous five
Ifat Munich 2026 will bring key environmental technology topics to the forefront. The focus will be on water management, the circular economy, and new approaches to securing resources. With more than 400 events, the trade show offers a comprehensive program for trade visitors from industry and politics. In addition to these thematic priorities, international participation and hands-on...
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New facility of Neste to upgrade liquefied waste plastic into high-quality petrochemical feedstock is located at the company’s existing refinery in Porvoo, Finland
With a new investment, Neste is advancing the industrial scale-up of chemical recycling. The company has commissioned a large upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The plant enables the conversion of complex plastic waste streams into high-quality feedstock for the petrochemical industry. This development supports circular economy goals while addressing...
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IFAT 2026 will focus on environmental technologies and the circular economy
From May 4 to 7, Ifat 2026 in Munich will spotlight environmental technologies as a key component of climate protection, resource security, and resilient infrastructure. High-ranking representatives from the German federal government, the European Commission, and the Free State of Bavaria will open the world’s leading trade fair and underscore its political and economic significance. Under the...
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By using the new “OBJECT-AI” technology, the new sorting system by Sesotec can reliably separate PET that is suitable for food from other packaging
Large quantities of plastic packaging are still being used for energy recovery. This results in the loss of valuable raw materials. PET recycling in particular offers enormous potential for a functioning circular economy, as PET is lightweight, easily moldable, and can be recycled multiple times. It is also approved for food contact and economically attractive to process.
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Steinbeis Polyvert is using the latest Sesotec multi-sensor sorting systems with measuring bridge in combination with artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time
Steinbeis Polyvert relies on modern sorting technology with artificial intelligence for plastic recycling. In collaboration with Sesotec, an automated sorting line has been developed that enables maximum material purity and efficiency. From pre-sorting to real-time analysis, the system offers a comprehensive solution for the production of high-quality recyclates, thereby strengthening the circular...
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Around 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries came to K 2025 in Düsseldorf
K 2025 has once again set new standards. Despite economic uncertainties, the plastics and rubber industry in Düsseldorf demonstrated a high level of innovation and international presence. Circular economy, digitalization, and new material solutions shaped the trade fair, as did strategic partnerships and willingness to invest. A look back at eight intense days full of technical and conceptual...
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Coordination process during the simulation game on sustainable packaging management
The Fraunhofer Umsicht has been commissioned by Forum Rezyklat to develop a business game on the topic of circular economy. The aim of the game is to work with companies to identify practical solutions for closed packaging cycles for which there are currently no circular material flows. The implementation of a circular economy in the packaging sector requires close cooperation along the entire...
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K 2025 is fully booked a year in advance
From 8 to 15 October 2025, the global plastics and rubber industry will meet in Düsseldorf for K, the world's most important trade fair for the industry. Preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are in full swing. The exhibition space is already fully booked a year in advance. A number of new and established special shows are planned under the motto ‘The Power of Plastics! Green - Smart - Responsible...
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The Circular Valley Convention 2025 aims to jointly develop solutions for the future of the circular economy
On March 12-13, 2025, the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf will become a hotspot for the global circular economy. The Circular Valley Convention 2025 will bring together leading players and thought leaders from business, science, politics and society to jointly develop groundbreaking solutions for the future of the circular economy. Combining a conference, expo and networking event, the convention...
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