Advanced Recycling Conference 2025: Pioneering the Circular Economy
The Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2025 is poised to once again serve as Europe’s leading platform for innovation in advanced recycling technologies. Scheduled for November 19–20, 2025, in Cologne, Germany, and available online, the conference will gather industry pioneers, researchers, investors, and policymakers to drive transformative change in the circular economy.
In light of rising environmental challenges, ambitious European Union targets, and shifting market expectations, ARC 2025 provides a crucial forum for presenting cutting-edge solutions, sharing visionary concepts, and fostering collaboration across the recycling value chain.
The Call for Abstracts is now open until 31 July 2025, inviting researchers and professionals to showcase their latest work to an international audience. Submissions can be made via https://advanced-recycling.eu/call-for-abstracts/.
ARC 2025 will cover a broad spectrum of recycling technologies, including:
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Extrusion, dissolution, solvolysis, enzymolysis, pyrolysis
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Pre- and post-treatment solutions such as sorting, identification, and upgrading
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Digital innovations including AI, blockchain, and life cycle assessments
The conference aims to tackle essential topics such as selecting the right recycling technologies for various waste streams, measuring environmental impact, and exploring emerging innovations. A dedicated policy session will focus on creating supportive frameworks to attract investments in recycling.
Registration is now open, with a 20% early bird discount available until 16 July 2025. Both in-person and virtual participation options are offered.
Additionally, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available, with BUSS ChemTech and Starlinger Recycling Technology among the current sponsors. Companies seeking to enhance their visibility can book exhibition spaces or tailor sponsorship packages.
With a strong emphasis on actionable solutions, ARC 2025 continues to shape the future of recycling by bridging innovation, policy, and business
