Megatrends in the Plastics Sector: Materials, Manufacturing Technologies, and Waste Management

Wednesday 03, 09:30h - 10:30h | CC1. ROOM 1.1 Public access

2026-06-03 09:30 2026-06-03 10:30 Europe/Madrid Megatrends in the Plastics Sector: Materials, Manufacturing Technologies, and Waste Management The session will address the main megatrends transforming the plastics sector from a strategic and technological perspective. It will analyze the current and future context of the industry, along with advances in sustainable materials and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach. It will also cover the challenges in processing recycled materials and innovations in mechanical and chemical recycling to valorize complex waste. The session will conclude with business cases demonstrating the real application of circular solutions in packaging, highlighting progress towards a more sustainable and competitive model. CC1. ROOM 1.1

The session will address the main megatrends transforming the plastics sector from a strategic and technological perspective. It will analyze the current and future context of the industry, along with advances in sustainable materials and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach. It will also cover the challenges in processing recycled materials and innovations in mechanical and chemical recycling to valorize complex waste. The session will conclude with business cases demonstrating the real application of circular solutions in packaging, highlighting progress towards a more sustainable and competitive model.