Rethinking Plastic

09:30h

Showroom | Rethinking Plastic Innovation and outreach showroom

Rethinking Plastic Showroom

2026-06-02 09:30 2026-06-02 18:30 Europe/Madrid Rethinking Plastic Showroom

A platform that drives sustainable innovation.

Discover the products, materials and solutions that are redefining innovation and circularity in the plastics industry. A space that showcases everyday objects from various industries where 100% recycled plastic or plastic from renewable and/or biodegradable sources takes center stage.

Rethinking Plastic

Tue 2

09:30h - 18:30h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

10:45h

Conference | Rethinking Plastic Sustainability and circular economy

The Role of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism in the Future of the Plastics Sector

Alejandro Tortosa Serrano Ministerio de Industria y Turismo Technical Advisor Speaker

#circulareconomy, #environmentalregulation, #plasticrecycling, #wastevalorisation

2026-06-02 10:45 2026-06-02 11:00 Europe/Madrid The Role of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism in the Future of the Plastics Sector The Ministry of Industry and Tourism will present its vision for the future of the plastics sector.
The presentation will address support measures for the circular economy, innovation, and competitiveness, in line with the Spanish Strategy for the Plastics Industry and other Ministry plans. The enabling role of plastics as a key element in the transformation of multiple industrial sectors will also be emphasized. Rethinking Plastic

Tue 2

10:45h - 11:00h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

11:00h

Conference | Rethinking Plastic Sustainability and circular economy

Strategy for the Spanish Plastics Industry, for a circular, climate-neutral, and competitive sector

Alicia Martín Plastics Europe Director General of Plastics Europe for the Iberian Region and spokesperson for EsPlásticos Speaker

#circulareconomy, #plasticrecycling, #wastevalorisation

2026-06-02 11:00 2026-06-02 11:30 Europe/Madrid Strategy for the Spanish Plastics Industry, for a circular, climate-neutral, and competitive sector The plastics industry is an essential pillar of the Spanish economy and a key ally in the transition towards a more sustainable world. Its versatility, capacity for innovation, and commitment to the circular economy place it in a strategic position to address major social, economic, and environmental challenges. The Strategy for the Spanish Plastics Industry, developed by EsPlásticos in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, was officially presented in 2025. It is a pioneering initiative that sets out a roadmap for the sector based on five pillars that strengthen its role as a driver of growth, circularity, and climate neutrality. A firm commitment to the future. Rethinking Plastic

Tue 2

11:00h - 11:30h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

11:30h

Conference | Rethinking Plastic Sustainability and circular economy

Closing the Loop: Veolia’s Technologies and Strategies to Achieve Circularity of Flexible Packaging

Pablo Paramo Veolia Materials Business Development Director Speaker

#circulareconomy, #ecodesign, #packaging, #plasticrecycling, #wastevalorisation

2026-06-02 11:30 2026-06-02 11:50 Europe/Madrid Closing the Loop: Veolia’s Technologies and Strategies to Achieve Circularity of Flexible Packaging Flexible packaging is one of the most complex materials to integrate into the circular economy. Veolia promotes a comprehensive and innovative approach to address this challenge, combining mechanical recycling —with successful cases such as the Lidl project, where bags were developed using 100% recycled material— and the potential of chemical recycling as a complementary technology. Additionally, it relies on the Circularity Guide for Plastics in Green Public Procurement as a strategic lever to promote demand for recycled materials and consolidate a real circular economy. Rethinking Plastic

Tue 2

11:30h - 11:50h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

11:50h

Conference | Rethinking Plastic Sustainability and circular economy

Circularity Combining Sustainability and Food Safety in Industrial and Commercial Plastic Packaging

Teresa Martínez SINTAC Circular Economy Projects Director Speaker

Guillermo Salcines Reyde R&D, Quality & Environment Manager Speaker

#circulareconomy, #ecodesign, #packaging, #plasticrecycling, #wastevalorisation

2026-06-02 11:50 2026-06-02 12:10 Europe/Madrid Circularity Combining Sustainability and Food Safety in Industrial and Commercial Plastic Packaging The LIFECLOOVER2 2023–2027 project is implementing closed-loop systems for the reuse and recycling of polyolefin plastic packaging for agri-food uses. Industrial drums, jerrycans, and commercial fruit and vegetable boxes undergo multiple reuse cycles, after which they are recycled; the resulting raw material is incorporated into the manufacture of new packaging, ensuring functionality and food safety. Coordinated by SINTAC, the project includes industrial partners AGROFRESH, GCR, PALEC ECOLÓGICO and REYDE-GRUPO ARMANDO ALVAREZ, and associations AMAFRUVA and CAPEC. Rethinking Plastic

Tue 2

11:50h - 12:10h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

12:10h

Conference | Rethinking Plastic Sustainability and circular economy

From waste to resource: intersectoral synergies to valorize textile waste in packaging applications

Carmen López - Quintana CREC - Clúster de residus de Catalunya Cluster Manager Speaker

Ona Bombí CMAV - Clúster de Materials Avançats de Catalunya Cluster Manager Speaker

#circulareconomy, #plasticrecycling, #wastevalorisation

2026-06-02 12:10 2026-06-02 12:30 Europe/Madrid From waste to resource: intersectoral synergies to valorize textile waste in packaging applications

The SINTEC project (Intersectoral Synergies for the Circular Economy) aims to analyze and activate opportunities for industrial symbiosis between the technical textiles, advanced materials, waste management, and packaging sectors, with a particular focus on the valorization of textile waste with high polymer content, characterized by material complexity, low recyclability, and limited reuse.

Through a methodology that combines waste flow analysis, identification of industrial needs, and intersectoral co-creation processes, the project identifies the potential of these residues as secondary raw materials for the development of new applications, especially in the field of packaging.

Rethinking Plastic

Tue 2

12:10h - 12:30h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

12:30h

Roundtable | Rethinking Plastic Sustainability and circular economy

Do we have the right regulatory framework to be competitive?

Irene Mora Plastics Europe en la región Ibérica Head of Public Affairs and Sustainability Speaker

Cristina Galán ANAIP Head of the Packaging Sustainability Sector Group Speaker

Alexandra Muñoz Bonilla CSIC y Revista de Plásticos Modernos Director Moderator

#circulareconomy, #environmentalregulation, #plasticrecycling

2026-06-02 12:30 2026-06-02 13:30 Europe/Madrid Do we have the right regulatory framework to be competitive?

The plastics sector is at a decisive moment. In recent years, the industry has lost competitiveness, production capacity, and global weight. However, with urgent regulatory measures, there is still time to reverse this trend and strengthen the sector’s position both in Spain and in Europe.

The session will address the impact of the regulatory framework on the competitiveness of the plastics sector, analyzing current European and national regulations and identifying the adjustments needed to attract investment, foster innovation, and strengthen industrial autonomy.

Rethinking Plastic

Tue 2

12:30h - 13:30h Rethinking Plastic Registration for the activity during Equiplast accreditation

Rethinking Plastic