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Plastic Recycling Conferences in India: Innovation, EPR, and What Comes Next

India is shifting from awareness to enforcement in its battle with plastic waste. The conversations we’ve avoided for too long—on accountability, on infrastructure, on consumption—are now impossible to ignore. That’s what makes the Plastic Recycling Conference and Plastic EPR Conference, hosted by APIC, not just another industry gathering, but a necessary intervention.

The reality is harsh. Each year, India contributes a significant volume of plastic waste to the global total. A large portion of that never gets collected. Some of it gets incinerated. Some ends up clogging our rivers and streets. Some travels further, across oceans. And all of it—every last bit that isn’t recovered—reflects a broken system. 

These conferences bring the people trying to fix that system into one space.

They come from different sides of the table—manufacturers, recyclers, policy advisors, municipal leaders, technology providers, compliance officers—but they have one thing in common: they know change has to happen now. Not in a decade. Not after another “pilot.” Now.

And that’s what makes this conference different. It’s not abstract. It’s practical. It’s grounded in what’s actually working on the ground—where segregating plastic at source isn’t easy, where recycling plants struggle with poor-quality feedstock, where EPR compliance still feels like a legal maze for most companies.

The Plastic EPR Conference is grounded in a simple but powerful idea: those who create plastic must take responsibility for its entire lifecycle. Producers can no longer afford to treat plastic as someone else’s problem once it leaves the warehouse. Under the new rules, companies are required to ensure a certain percentage of the plastic they use is either collected or recycled. That has turned sustainability from a CSR checkbox into a core operational challenge.

But it’s also opening new doors. Because in solving this challenge, many businesses are uncovering better systems, cleaner supply chains, and new collaborations that would have been unthinkable five years ago. The conference doesn’t just celebrate those changes—it questions them, tests them, and scales them.

Recycling has become a top priority, requiring urgent and concentrated efforts. Mechanical recycling in India remains deeply informal and underpowered. Chemical recycling offers a scalable pathway, but operational barriers still prevent it from going mainstream. Infrastructure is lacking. Demand for recycled plastic fluctuates wildly depending on raw material pricing. And yet, across cities and states, new models are emerging—quietly but consistently—proving that large-scale plastic recovery is possible.

These Plastic Recycling Conferences showcase those models—not just through presentations, but through genuine dialogue. What happened when a local recycler partnered with an FMCG brand to streamline collection? What legal loopholes are still slowing down circular packaging efforts? How are decentralized recovery systems succeeding where central facilities failed?

You won’t find scripted answers here. What you will find is raw insight. Honest discussion. People who are tired of cosmetic fixes and want deeper, systemic change.

And that’s why this conference matters beyond its agenda.

Because it’s not a media stunt. It’s not a greenwashed platform. It’s a mirror—and a map.

It forces participants to reflect on what isn’t working, while offering real routes forward. The discussions here don’t end with applause. They lead to pilots. MoUs. Internal shifts. Strategic partnerships. And sometimes even uncomfortable truths that push entire industries toward action.

One of the quiet strengths of the APIC-led Plastic Recycling Conference is that it doesn’t exist in isolation. It ties into India’s broader policy shift—toward mandatory reporting, circular economy frameworks, urban waste decentralization, and digital traceability. The EPR conversation, in particular, is getting sharper with each passing quarter, and this event becomes a checkpoint—where everyone recalibrates, realigns, and recommits.

For businesses, that means showing up is no longer optional. If your brand is selling plastic in any form, if your company is working in waste, or if your product roadmap intersects with sustainability targets, this is where you need to be. The conversations happening here shape what’s coming next—legally, operationally, and commercially.

For governments and municipalities, it’s a rare chance to hear what the private sector is struggling with. And for startups and recyclers, it’s a place to meet funders, partners, and future clients—all under one roof.

Most of all, though, this is a space for clarity.

In a sector full of contradictions, jargon, and confusion, the Plastic Recycling Conferences strip things down to what really matters: How do we recover more plastic, faster, and better? How do we make sure producers are part of the solution, not just the problem? And how do we scale systems that are fair—not just profitable?

As 2025 approaches and compliance deadlines get tighter, these questions aren’t theoretical anymore. They’re urgent. They’re commercial. They’re political. And this event is one of the only places in India right now where all those threads come together honestly.

So if you’re ready to move beyond the press release and into the work, visit https://apic.co.in/. Be in the room. Listen. Share. Disagree. Rethink. Learn. And walk away with something rare in the plastic debate: a reason to believe that change isn’t just necessary—it’s already underway.

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Stringent EPR Rules Are Now Becoming Opportunities: Deepak Mishra

New Delhi: Plastic is no longer just an environmental challenge—it is increasingly becoming a vehicle for economic and technological opportunity. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 2nd Global Conference on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Shri Deepak Mishra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Chemicals & Petrochemicals and Fertilizers, said…

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Plastic Recycling Conference 2025: Innovation, Collaboration, and Circular Solutions

 As the global climate agenda sharpens its focus on sustainability, Polynext Conference 2025 is set to bring the world’s brightest minds, innovators, and leaders together for a powerful dialogue on plastic recycling and circular economy solutions. Slated to be one of the most impactful events of the year, this conference will spotlight groundbreaking technologies, policy frameworks, and sustainable business practices that are revolutionizing the plastics industry.

🌍 A Global Platform for Circular Innovation

Taking place in [insert location and date], the Plastic Recycling Conference 2025 serves as a convergence point for policymakers, environmentalists, manufacturers, recyclers, startups, and investors. Attendees will dive into critical discussions on:

The evolution of global plastic waste management systems

Advanced chemical and mechanical recycling technologies

Designing for recyclability and closed-loop production

Plastic credits, EPR policies, and ESG impact

Financing the transition to a circular plastics economy

With the global plastic production projected to double by 2050, this conference is more than timely—it’s urgent.

🔬 Spotlight on Innovation and Technology

From AI-powered sorting machines to enzymatic recycling and blockchain-enabled traceability, Polynext 2025 will showcase the latest in plastics recycling technology. Expect live demos, innovation showcases, and presentations from tech disruptors working to make recycling economically viable and scalable.

🌱 Sustainability Meets Business

Polynext is not just about recycling—it’s about opportunity. The 2025 conference will explore how businesses can profit from sustainability, tapping into green finance, policy incentives, and consumer demand for eco-friendly products. With major corporations pledging net-zero and plastic neutrality, attendees will gain insights into aligning business goals with environmental responsibility.

🤝 Networking and Collaboration

The event will feature:

Workshops & Panels with recycling pioneers and circular economy advocates

B2B Networking Lounges to forge partnerships across the value chain

Investor Sessions for startups and innovators to pitch sustainable solutions

Whether you're a startup founder, policy architect, or industry veteran, Polynext offers a valuable stage to collaborate and lead the change.

📢 Be Part of the Plastic Revolution

By attending the Plastic Recycling Conference 2025, you’re not just witnessing the transformation—you’re becoming a part of it. This is your opportunity to:

Understand evolving regulations across continents

Discover investment and funding opportunities

Learn from real-world case studies and pilot projects

Co-create solutions for a cleaner, circular future

Conclusion: The plastic problem is global, and so is the solution. Polynext's Plastic Recycling Conference 2025 is the ultimate destination for those looking to drive innovation, advocate change, and build a sustainable plastic future.

Book your spot now and be a catalyst in the next chapter of plastic recycling evolution.

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The EU Plastic Strategy published

16 January 2018

The European Commission adopted earlier today a new Circular Economy package, including ‘A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy’ and the related Staff Working Document (SWD); the Communication on the implementation of the circular economy package: options to address the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation and the relative SWD; a report on the impact of the use of oxo-degradable plastic, including oxo-degradable plastic carrier bags, on the environment.   

In the SWD on the Plastic Strategy the European Commission considers micro-plastics both under the evaluation of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and under the revision of the DWD. 

The Commission clarifies that “the development of a test standard for the quantification (both in mass and number) of the micro-plastics in the influent, effluent and sludge output of wastewater treatment plants seems a necessary basis for more subsequent measures such as the development of a new EPR scheme. It could be designed in a way that the sources predominantly responsible for microplastics in waste water treatment cover the costs of remedial action to increase micro-plastics capture. The feasibility and cost-benefit assessment is however needed. Further measures could follow in the context of a future review of the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive.” 

We can also expect micro-plastics to be mentioned in the hazard assessment of the new Drinking Water Directive, whose adoption is scheduled for the 31 January 2018. The Commission indicates that “although micro-plastics are not a parameter listed in the Drinking Water Directive 98/83/EC, Member States have to take all actions to ensure that drinking water does not pose a risk to human health. It is therefore for the Member State to decide on appropriate actions to be taken, in light of the precautionary principle if relevant. As the pathways into drinking water and possible health effects through drinking water are not well known, further information on their existence in source water should be gathered i.e. by hazard assessments of abstraction zones.”         

To discuss the measures included in the 2018 Circular Economy Package, the Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee will host the 2018 edition of the Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference on 20-21 February in Brussels. 

We can expect Council Conclusions on the plastic strategy to be adopted by the Environment Council as well as an own-initiative (INI) report by the European Parliament.

Carla

Water matters. EU matters. 

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EHI Awards recognise global digital exemplars Four global digital exemplar trusts among the 49 shortlisted entries for the only awards dedicated to healthcare IT, which are being co-located with the EHI Live conference and exhibition for the first time

London: Four NHS foundation trusts are in the running for a new award to recognise the best global digital exemplar of the year.

Cambridge University Hospitals, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals, Oxford University Hospitals, and Royal Berkshire NHS foundation trusts have been shortlisted in the new category of the EHI Awards 2017.

Teams from the four organisations will now attend a judging day on 30 October. In total, 49 individuals and organisations have been shortlisted in ten categories of this year’s awards, which are being co-located with the EHI Live conference and exhibition for the first time.

The awards will be presented on the first day of EHI Live 2017, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on 31 October and 1 November, with the presentation followed by a celebration drinks reception.

Lead judge Jonathan Wallace, Professor of Innovation at the School of Computing at Ulster University, said: “The EHI Awards 2017 are the only awards dedicated to healthcare IT. The EHI Awards have always attracted a strong set of entries reflecting the latest developments in health and care technology, and this year has been no exception.

“The judges have already enjoyed learning about some of the great projects that are going on across the UK to improve the efficiency and safety of healthcare, and to support frontline staff and patients. We now look forward to meeting the shortlisted entrants; and to seeing the winners presented with their awards at one of the highlights of this year’s EHI Live.”

The global digital exemplars programme was set up by NHS England following a review of NHS IT by US expert Professor Robert Wachter. Sixteen acute trusts and seven mental health trusts were announced as global digital exemplars last year, and eighteen acute trusts were named as ‘fast followers’ earlier this month.

The global digital exemplars and their fast followers will deploy the very latest IT themselves and develop a blueprint for further trusts to follow.

Cambridge University Hospitals, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals and Oxford University Hospitals NHS foundation trusts are all global digital exemplars. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is Oxford’s fast follower, and entered the awards for its work on a cardiology system.

The other categories in this year’s awards are: chief clinical information officer of the year, chief information officer of the year, healthcare industry leader (a people’s choice award), best trust or health board of the year, best system or initiative adoption or roll-out, best mental health initiative, best nursing technology, best app for clinicians, and best app for patients and carers.

Five individuals, teams or projects have been shortlisted in each category. EHI Live is the UK’s leading event for healthcare IT, and will celebrate its tenth edition by incorporating the awards for the first time, to help celebrate success in the industry. Digital Healthcare Awards London ehealth community London Digital Healthcare IT event UK Global Digital Exemplar of the year

EHI Awards 2017: shortlist in full  

CCIO of the Year        

Dr Afzal Chaudhry - Renal consultant, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dr James Reed - Consultant forensic psychiatrist, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust

Dr Brendan O'Brien - Consultant clinical informatics specialist, Health and Social Care Board (NI)

Joe McDonald - Director, Great North Care Record

Rowan Pritchard-Jones - Consultant plastic surgeon, St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

CIO of the Year          

Darren McKenna - Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

David Walliker - Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust

Luke Readman - East London Health and Care Partnership

Martin Egan - NHS Lothian

Vikki Lewis - Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Industry Leader - People's Choice Award      

Dr Claire Royston - medical director, Four Seasons Health Care

Dr John Steyn - GP, NHS Lothian

Kim Ryan - Staff midwife, National Maternity Hospital

Dr Russell Jones - Chorleywood Health Centre / Department of Computer Science, Brunel University

Sarah Jane Relf - e-Care/GDE operational lead, West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Best Global Digital Exemplar

Becoming a global digital exemplar with eHospital digital transformation - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Digital Liverpool - Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust

Oxford GDE - Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust drives up standards with McKesson Cardiology - Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and McKesson

Imaging and Workflow Solutions (Change Healthcare)

Trust / Board of the Year        

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust        

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust          

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, CW+ Chelsea and Westminster NHS Health Charity, Digital Health.London Accelerator      

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust      

Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust        

            Best System or Initiative Adoption / Roll-out        

Emergency Care Data Set - Royal College of Emergency Medicine / NHS Digital

E-Sepsis - Royal Liverpool University Hospital

PPM+ EHR solution - Aire Logic and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Online Primary Care - eConsult

Right First Time at Point of Care - Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

            Best Mental Health Initiative            

Reducing harm and empowering patients using a unique digital family intervention experience for patients with psychosis and schizophrenia - Healios

Innovative presentation of data to improve service user safety, reduce serious incidents and inform clinical caseload management - NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC

Online therapy - Headsted

Technology integrated healthcare management – Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Technology transformation at Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust – BigHand

            Best Nursing Technology    

CareClox - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Comprehensive nursing digital record roll out - Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Trust

EPR nursing documentation implementation - University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust

Opening the GATE (Generic Assessment Tool and Evaluation) for collaborative working - Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group, Liverpool City Council and Informatics Merseyside

V-Care - The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

            Best App for Clinicians        

BMJ Best Practice App - BMJ Best Practice in partnership with Box UK

DonorPath - NHS Blood and Transplant and Apadmi

Improving quality inspections through technology - North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Perfect Ward

Morse: data on the move - NHS Western Isles and Cambric Systems

Vision Anywhere - Vision

            Best App for Patients and Carers        

Addressing NHS Demand: an avatar-based virtual nurse to facilitate self-assessment, self-care advice and signposting to NHS111 and other services - Sensely UK, Advanced Computer Software Group, West Midlands Integrated Urgent Care Alliance

Baby Buddy phone app for parents and parents-to-be - Best Beginnings

Health Help Now app – NHS Brent Clinical Commissioning Group

Hypertension plans and management - Health Fabric and Crown Medical Practice (Alexin Healthcare CIC)

MyCareCentric epilepsy solution - Epilepsy Care Alliance

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EurEau newsletter - edition 15

EU News Water and Agriculture – an overview The operational and rural development programmes for 2014-2020 were reviewed to measure their contribution towards EU water policy (Water Framework Directive & Floods Directive). The findings are available online: - Study on the evaluation of the contribution of Operational Programmes to the implementation of EU water policy - Report: Key descriptive statistics on the consideration of water issues in the Rural Development Programmes 2014-2020 - Good practice guidance. Urban Water Agenda 2030 Carla from the EurEau Secretariat attended the meeting on the Urban Water Agenda 2030 organised by EUROCITIES and ICLEI on 28 June. You can find the draft strategy here and the public consultation (deadline 5 July) on the strategy here. If you wish to read more on this topic, read the ‘EU matters’ blog post! Antimicrobial Resistance The European Commission adopted A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The Commission envisages taking the following measures: - supporting research into knowledge gaps on the release of resistant microorganisms and antimicrobials into the environment and their spread - exploring risk assessment methodologies, with the support of scientific agencies and bodies, and use them to evaluate the risks to human and animal health from the presence of antimicrobials in the environment - supporting research into and the development of new tools for monitoring antimicrobials and microorganisms resistant to antimicrobials in the environment - support the development of technologies that enable efficient and rapid degradation of antimicrobials in waste water and the environment and reduce the spread of AMR. Water Reuse On 12 June, the European Commission published the SCHEER and EFSA reports on the JRC report on the minimum quality requirements for water reuse in agricultural irrigation and ground water recharge. They also published a revised version of the JRC report. According to our experts, this version is a step backwards for reuse in agriculture, with requirements that are less economically viable without scientific justification for health protection. Pier Paolo Abis attended the Ad-hoc Task Group on water reuse held on 23 June in Brussels to defend the EurEau position.   Fertiliser Regulation Opinion reports from the European Parliaments AGRI and ENVI committees are positive for water services. MEPs asked for more traceability on recovered nutrients to allow good quality products to be promoted. They also validated the possibility for the European Commission to amend the annexes and therefore left the door open to add new products, especially struvite and ash-based products. Finally, by requiring a certification for production plants that can demonstrate separate production lines for CE marked and non-CE marked fertilisers, they ensured that national practices, especially production of compost and digestate from sewage sludge, can be maintained. However, the question of the revision of the Nitrate Directive is still on the table to allow recovered products from livestock manure to be accepted more easily, which might create an issue for the protection of groundwater. EurEau is still working to avoid bad side effects of the proposed measure. MEPs have backed an even faster phase-down of cadmium in fertilisers; MEPs on the environment committee narrowly rejected an amendment against a cadmium phase-down schedule proposed by the European Commission last March. Instead, MEPs voted to support the Commission’s limits, which would cap cadmium in phosphate fertilisers to 60mg/kg once the draft regulation comes into force, followed by 40mg/kg after three years and 20mg/kg after 12 years. If this passed in the parliament’s plenary, farmers will need an alternative source of fertilisers more than ever – good news for recovered nutrients from sewage sludge. The next step is the vote of the opinion report in IMCO committee on 13 July and the vote of the report in plenary in September. EP Intergroup on ‘Biodiversity, climate change and sustainable development’ on SDG6 On Tuesday 20 June the EP Intergroup working group ‘agriculture and water management’, chaired by MEP Dantin discussed how Europe is contributing to the implementation of the SDG6 in third countries. From EurEau, Gari Villa-Landa Sokolova presented the cooperation between AEAS and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) to achieve SDG 6 in Latin America. All presentations are available here. France pushes for EU pesticide bans EU ministers could soon debate a French proposal to restrict the use of pesticides by public bodies and consumers after the initiative was backed by France's newly-appointed government. Under French law, public bodies have been banned from using pesticides in forests, green spaces, roads and streets since January. The prohibition will extend to sales to consumers by January 2019. Other countries such as Sweden are working towards a national consumer ban on pesticides, targeting the controversial herbicide glyphosate. By contrast, the European Commission announced last month plans to authorise the chemical for another 10 years. Microplastics: EurEau steps up efforts The issue of microplastics will be addressed in the European Commission’s plastics strategy expected for the end of 2017. EurEau actively contributes to the Commission-sponsored studies on microplastics added to products and microplastics unintentionally released during normal wear and tear. Greet De Gueldre, co-Chair of the EurEau Committee on Waste Water, will attend a stakeholder meeting on 6 July 2017 and the secretariat is providing input to an expert meeting planned for September on the role of waste water treatment plants in reducing microplastic release into the environment. EurEau Secretary General Oliver Loebel addressed the issue of microplastics at the meeting of the EPA Net on the plastics strategy on 8 June. Our Joint Working Group ‘Micropollutants’ is finalising a letter to DG Environment on this topic. The Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation on microplastics. EurEau will coordinate its position through the JWG pollutants and submit comments before the 16 October deadline. Detergents The European Commission (DG GROW) is conducting an evaluation to assess the extent to which the objectives of the Detergents Regulation have been achieved in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU-added value. Regarding the impact of this regulation on water services, we can generally say that it reduced the load of phosphorus to waste water treatment plants, allowing a reduction of cost for operators and the possibility to have more sustainable solutions implemented (biological phosphorus removal). The replacement products (often nitrates) may lower this positive impact as it also has an impact on operation cost. However, it is generally seen as a good ‘control at source’ measure that has contributed to improving water quality in rivers and lakes. EurEau is in contact with the consultant to deliver this message. European Parliament assesses the 7th Environment Action Programme 2014-2020 At the request of the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee, the European Parliamentary Research Service (DG EPRS) has launched a targeted stakeholder survey on the implementation of the 7th Environment Action Programme 2014-2020 (7th EAP). EurEau will complete the questionnaire 26 July. Cost Reduction Directive study - Survey to (waste) water network operators The European Commission is looking for feedback from water network operators to participate in a study on the implementation and monitoring of the Cost Reduction Directive. The questionnaire is available here. INBO survey on the protection of water catchment areas in Europe INBO is looking for the best practices implemented in the EU regarding drinking water catchment protection and fight against diffuse pollution in these areas. This portal intends to stimulate a better networking between stakeholders involved in this activity, centralise best practices, and disseminate resources (data, documentation…) with the objective to create an efficient community of European actors. The best practices will be presented during the Europe-INBO 2017 International Conference in Dublin from 20-23 September 2017. The online questionnaire is here. Online petition on water pollution BDEW and DVGW together with other partners launched an online petition calling on the German Federal Government and the European Commission to tighten the existing fertiliser legislation. You can sign up here (in German). EurEau news New EurEau Executive Committee Our new executive committee took up its duties on July 1. You can see the new make up here. WssTP: EurEau elected on the board of administration The WssTP General Assembly of 14 June 2017 elected Jens Prisum (Biofos, DK) as EurEau representative on the Board of Administration. Our Secretary General, Oliver Loebel, continues to represent EurEau on the WssTP General Assembly. SDG platform EurEau applied to be a member of the stakeholders’ platform on sustainable development goals that will be established by the European Commission. Meeting members Oliver Loebel attended the Aquawal General Assembly on 9 June and Bertrand Vallet gave a presentation at the Belgaqua General Assembly of 29 June. Carla Chiaretti introduced EurEau to Irish Water staff in Dublin on 14 June.   New EurEau representative in the Water JPI Osmo Seppälä, Managing Director of the Finnish member association FIWA replaces Roberto Zocchi as EurEau representative at the Stakeholder Advisory Group of the Water Joint Programming Initiative. Thank you Osmo. EurEau Communications and Media News Water Matters! Water Matters is published, giving an insight into the challenges and issues facing Europe’s water sector. You can get copies from Caroline, from your GA representative or your communications team. It is also online. Arjen Frentz wrote a blog article for EurActiv on glyphosate. We also had Anders Finnson talking about water quality and the WFD, Michael Bentveltsen on micropollutants and Kari Elizabeth Fagernaesm on innovation. We also appeared in Water News Europe on investments in infrastructure and in Europa Decentraal on the challenges facing the water sector. Member News Hello and goodbye Carl-Emil Larsen will replace Jens Prisim on the EurEau General Assembly for Denmark. Thanks to Jens for all his work! Important dates 27 August–1 September: Bruno Tisserand will speak at World Water Week in Stockholm. 9-10 October:  Water Reuse Europe will hold its first annual conference and exhibition in Bruges. Your colleagues can subscribe to this newsletter by emailing Caroline. You can keep up with all the EurEau news via our website, our blog on the EU and on our Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter feeds. For more events, visit our calendar.

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Plastic Recycling Show 2025: Asia’s Premier Platform for Circular Innovation

As the global plastic crisis intensifies, the need for practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions becomes undeniable. From microplastics in oceans to overflowing landfills and carbon-heavy manufacturing practices, the environmental burden of plastic waste continues to escalate. Amid this urgent landscape, events like the Plastic Recycling Show, Plastic Recycling Seminar, and Plastics Recycling Show are emerging as dynamic platforms that not only highlight the challenges—but offer clear, actionable solutions.

Spearheaded by AP Industry Conferences (APIC), the Plastic Recycling Show is more than just an event—it’s a movement that connects innovators, industry leaders, government bodies, and sustainability professionals to collectively tackle plastic waste through innovation, collaboration, and insight.

The Plastic Recycling Show: Where the Industry Meets for Impact

The Plastic Recycling Show is designed to be a catalyst for transformation in the plastic waste management sector. It brings together the most influential names in recycling, packaging, circular economy technologies, environmental governance, and materials science. By facilitating knowledge-sharing across disciplines, the show encourages stakeholders to rethink the traditional linear economy of plastics and move toward a circular, regenerative system.

Participants at the show can explore innovations in plastic collection, sorting, chemical and mechanical recycling, and biodegradable alternatives. Leading manufacturers present their latest sustainable packaging solutions, while recyclers demonstrate new equipment, automation technologies, and smart waste segregation systems. Whether you’re looking to reduce operational waste or tap into emerging green markets, this show offers valuable insight and tangible opportunities.

Plastic Recycling Seminars: Deep-Dive Learning from the Experts

Complementing the exhibition experience is the Plastic Recycling Seminar series—an integral educational component of the event. These focused sessions bring together global thought leaders to dissect critical issues affecting the industry today. Topics include the economics of recycling, plastic neutrality frameworks, policy updates, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance, and new recycling technologies such as pyrolysis, depolymerization, and closed-loop systems.

The seminars are designed to foster informed decision-making and provide actionable roadmaps for companies seeking to align with environmental goals. Industry executives, policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs all benefit from the in-depth discussions, case studies, and Q&A forums that challenge the status quo and inspire change.

From understanding global best practices to examining region-specific waste management models, the seminars cover the full spectrum of what it takes to achieve sustainable plastic use.

Plastics Recycling Show: A Unified Platform for Regional and Global Collaboration

The Plastics Recycling Show extends its reach beyond individual innovations to address systemic change. With participants and speakers from across Asia and beyond, the event functions as a regional powerhouse for international collaboration. It is especially relevant in a world where plastic production is expected to triple by 2060 unless interventions are made.

The show’s integrated format allows delegates to not only network with potential partners and clients but also engage in solution-driven dialogues that influence public policy and industry standards. Municipalities, government bodies, waste processors, packaging companies, and sustainability advocates come together to share success stories, examine data, and design future-ready strategies for waste reduction.

By attending the Plastics Recycling Show, stakeholders gain exposure to both macro and micro innovations, enabling them to scale solutions across industries and geographies.

Why This Event Matters Now More Than Ever

Plastic pollution is not a distant problem—it’s a current and pressing one. Yet, it also presents an enormous opportunity for businesses and communities to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and build sustainable value chains. The Plastic Recycling Show and its connected seminars offer a rare convergence of opportunity, expertise, and urgency.

As governments implement stricter environmental regulations and consumers demand greener products, the need to understand the full lifecycle of plastic becomes critical. These events act as a bridge between research and application, policy and implementation, innovation and market readiness.

For entrepreneurs, it’s a place to showcase breakthrough ideas. For corporates, it’s a space to source sustainable materials and services. For local governments, it’s a chance to discover scalable urban waste management models. And for academia, it’s an arena to validate research in real-world scenarios.

What to Expect at the Upcoming Show

APIC’s upcoming edition of the Plastic Recycling Show promises an even richer lineup of exhibitors, keynote addresses, and seminar topics. Attendees can expect live demonstrations, startup showcases, EPR compliance workshops, and panel discussions on global plastics agreements. Business matchmaking zones and networking pavilions offer direct access to investors, clients, and sustainability consultants.

The event is not just about showing what’s possible—it’s about accelerating what’s essential.

Join the Change, Lead the Future

The Plastic Recycling Show, alongside its thought-provoking seminars, represents a bold step toward building a cleaner, more responsible world. In an era where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, these events empower stakeholders to transition from awareness to action.

Whether you're looking to reduce your environmental footprint, stay ahead of compliance mandates, or pioneer the next big green innovation—this is where your journey begins. Join APIC and hundreds of global change-makers in redefining how the world thinks about plastic. Because the future of plastic is not in landfills or oceans—but in smart, sustainable solutions.

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Plastic Recycling in Focus: Highlights from India’s Premier Sustainability Conference

plastic waste is no longer a distant environmental issue—it’s a global crisis that affects ecosystems, public health, and future generations. With Asia generating over half of the world’s plastic waste, and India ranking among the largest consumers of plastic, the demand for structured, innovative, and collaborative recycling solutions has never been more urgent. It is in this crucial context that the Plastic Recycling Conference in Asia and the Plastic Recycling Conference in India, hosted by AP Industry Conferences (APIC), have emerged as transformative platforms aimed at reshaping the future of plastic waste management.

The Plastic Recycling Conference in Asia is an essential regional gathering that brings together environmental leaders, policymakers, manufacturers, recyclers, and innovators from across the continent. Held under the leadership of APIC, the event focuses on fostering collaboration between countries, exchanging best practices, and exploring scalable technologies that can address the plastic waste challenge across Asia’s diverse economies. With topics ranging from circular economy frameworks and alternative materials to digital traceability and policy reforms, the conference creates a much-needed dialogue on building a sustainable future for the region.

India, as a vital part of the Asian ecosystem, plays a significant role in this regional movement. The Plastic Recycling Conference in India is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the Indian context. The nation’s rapidly expanding urban population and increasing plastic consumption have contributed to growing environmental concerns. Yet, India also presents one of the most promising landscapes for innovation in recycling, waste segregation, and circular economy adoption. Through its India-specific platform, APIC brings together Indian policymakers, industry leaders, municipal bodies, startups, and environmental organizations to discuss localized solutions that can make a measurable impact on the ground.

One of the most compelling aspects of these conferences is the intersection of policy, innovation, and action. The Asian and Indian platforms do not operate in isolation but feed into one another, creating a unified strategy for tackling plastic waste from both macro and micro perspectives. By hosting region-specific events under a unified APIC framework, the conferences ensure that both global collaboration and local implementation work hand in hand. This structure empowers decision-makers with data-driven insights and connects them with technology providers who offer practical, sustainable solutions.

The conferences also serve as an eye-opening educational forum. Participants gain deep insights into the latest in plastic recovery methods, biodegradable material development, waste-to-energy models, and digital tracking systems for plastic lifecycle management. In India, particular emphasis is placed on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks, municipal solid waste integration, and informal sector inclusion—issues that are central to creating a truly effective waste management strategy.

Moreover, the events are more than just discussions—they are springboards for action. Networking opportunities and exhibitor platforms allow businesses to form meaningful partnerships, municipalities to access smart solutions, and innovators to showcase breakthrough technologies. The conferences set the stage for policy formulation, funding opportunities, and pilot projects that extend far beyond the event’s timeframe.

At a time when environmental sustainability is no longer optional but essential, the Plastic Recycling Conference in Asia and the Plastic Recycling Conference in India are offering direction, collaboration, and measurable impact. They are not just responding to the plastic crisis—they are actively shaping the region’s strategy to overcome it.

For anyone committed to sustainable development—whether you are an industry leader, environmental advocate, policymaker, or technology provider—these conferences offer a chance to contribute to a movement that is both urgent and inspiring. Be part of the transformation by learning more about the regional initiatives in Asia and India.