At the official streaming press conference on 26th November for GreenPlast 2025, the conference titled Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics was introduced. This event will take place on the same dates as the exhibition, which will be held in Milan from 27 to 30 May 2025.
With Europe at the forefront of adopting sustainable practices and a continuously evolving regulatory context, the conference will serve as a platform for international collaboration, enabling stakeholders to exchange ideas and drive meaningful change across borders. The conference coordinators, AMI (Applied Market Information), a recognised leader in consulting and organising conferences dedicated to the plastics industry, and Promaplast, have collaborated to curate a comprehensive programme, organised into thematic sessions, covering key aspects such as: plastics waste management, materials recycling, energy efficiency, plastics sustainability, and bioplastics.
We are pleased to announce the names of the first confirmed speakers, divided by day and the topics they will address.
Day 1 - Strategies for Sustainability
The conference will open with talks from experts and industry leaders from companies such as Lavazza, Gruppo Happy, and the European Plastics Converters association EuPC, who will discuss the legislative aspects of plastics waste. Following this, a leading international law firm, Keller and Heckman, will host a workshop delving into current European regulations.
Day 2 - Sourcing Plastic Waste
This day will focus on the procurement of sustainable materials, with an initial overview of the European markets by AMI and talks from experts in the waste management sector, followed by a presentation on automated plastic waste sorting. Speakers include Nextek, Nextloopp, and CotoClean. Later in the day, there will be a focus on the fundamental principles of eco-design, with a training seminar and a panel discussion involving all actors in the supply chain.
Day 3 - The Future of Mechanical Recycling
Day three will begin with an exploration of the future of plastics recycling, presented by AMI, followed by a session dedicated to closing the loop in plastic recovery processes, featuring experts such as Antonio Protopapa, COO of Corepla, and Bernardo Greenham, CEO of Basuracero Plastics Recycling. The day will conclude with a technological presentation on upcycling, with case studies from Sirmax.
Day 4 - Chemical Recycling and Polymer Innovation
The final day will focus on the role of chemical recycling in transforming plastic waste into valuable resources. Presentations will examine the most significant advances in recycling technologies and sustainability projects related to packaging reuse. Leading polymer producers, including LyondellBasell, and companies such as Trinseo, will discuss progress in research and development of sustainable materials. Their participation strengthens one of the conference’s goals: to bridge knowledge gaps and provide practical solutions for a circular plastic economy.
GreenPlast 2025 is the exhibition-conference dedicated to materials and technologies for plastics and rubber processing, with a particular focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, scheduled in Milan from 27 to 30 May 2025. The event promises to be a unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations, engage with experts, and anticipate trends in an ever-evolving industry.
