Virtual
The circularity of plastics and polymer-based composites presents a significant challenge for industries such as aeronautics, automotive, construction, and space, which rely on these materials for their superior strength-to-weight ratio. Composites, and in particular Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRPs), while vital to technological advancements, are difficult to recycle due to their complex, heterogeneous structures and strong bonding agents. Addressing these recycling challenges is critical, as the growing composite waste and limited recycling capacity necessitate innovations in recycling technologies and eco-design to enable large-scale adoption of circular practices. It requires collaboration among stakeholders across the value-chain and research and development efforts focusing on support to innovation.
The French cluster for plastics, rubbers and composites Polymeris and the German innovation cluster for the Saxe industry Circular Saxony invite you to a webinar exploring best-practices from France and German in the circularity of plastics and composites. Speakers from the French and German industry will introduce their main innovation technologies, share insights and identify opportunities for potential collaboration across the two ecosystems. The webinar will be hold in English.
Program:
- Opening remarks by Circular Saxony and Polymeris
Overview of the objectives of the workshop and presentation of Circular Saxony and Polymeris’ roles as clusters in advancing circular composite materials in France and Germany.
- Presentation of Best Practice Examples on Sorting, Identifying, Collecting & Recycling Composites
A series of presentations focusing on innovative solutions and successful case studies in the field of composite recycling, followed by interactive Q&A sessions:
- ExtractHive: Transforming Composite Recycling through Advanced Solvolysis for High-Quality Recycled Carbon Fiber
- Dismantling of plastic and composite components in EoL vehicles for recycling - LRP Autorecycling Leipzig GmbH
- Recycling of electro-plated plastics and FRP using shock wave technology – Speaker Impulstec GmbH
- From waste producer to raw material supplier - plastics recycling in retail – Speaker GIV Leipzig GmbH
- EoLO Hubs Knowledge Hub : the matchmaking platform for the composite market – Speaker Anita Schewitz, Project Manager for ECHT regie in transitie
- How to collect, dismantle composites and use recycling material in different rCFRP -Speaker STFI Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V
- Conclusion and Next Step
Brief presentation of funding opportunities and Suitable Calls for Proposals for French and german enterprises