15.05.2025
Fossil-free Plastics: “Renewable Materials Conference 2025
Renewable Materials Conference 2025, 22 - 24 September (Siegburg, Germany)
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10% Early bird registration, final program, exhibition and workshop booking are open. The Renewable Materials Conference 2025 is the world's leading event on the Renewable Carbon Economy. |
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Modern life is unthinkable without plastics, yet 95% of all plastics today are derived from fossil carbon from the ground – globally 4% are derived from recycling and 1% from biomass. There is a growing demand for fossil-free plastics in several product groups. Start-ups and established companies will present their polymer and plastic innovations based on biomass, captured CO₂ and recycling. These include packaging, consumer products, automotive, textiles and high-performance applications. The conference offers a unique opportunity for brand owners and product producers to learn about alternatives to fossil plastics and benefit from cross-sectoral discussions and networking. RMC presents solutions and innovations for replacing fossil carbon with biomass, CO₂ utilisation and advanced recycling. RMC covers the entire value chain from alternative carbon feedstocks, the chemical industry, the materials sector, product manufacturers to brand owners, as well as investors and policy makers. Nearly 500 participants from 32 countries attended the last conference in June 2024, 90% of them from industry. This year we expect more than 500 participants, 75 presentations, 20 panel discussions and up to 12 workshops. Below you will find the 22 presentations Fossil-free Plastics on the second day of the conference (23 September). |
Main Hall: Markets and Applications, Bio-based Polymers
- Pia Skoczinski and Pauline Ruiz, nova-Institute (DE): Renewable Polymers from Biomass, CO2 and
Recycling – Status and Outlook - Julia Resch, IKT University Stuttgart (DE): Bio-based Plastics in Technical and Long-Term Applications
- Ed de Jong, Avantium (NL): PEF, a Next Generation Packaging Material - Abstract
- Susan Zhu, Zhongke Guosheng (Hangzhou) Technology (CN): Sustainable Furan Bio-based Materials - Abstract
- Stefano Facco, Novamont (IT): Renewable Monomers and Polymers, New Coating Technologies
- Joris Vermunt, Corbion (NL): Lactic Acid Solutions for a More Sustainable Future
- Geoffroy Delvinquier, Futerro (BE): Alternatives to Fossil-based Chemistry and Plastics: the Potential of Lactic-acid-based Chemicals and Polymers such as Polylactic Acid (PLA) for Sustainability, Circularity, and Innovative Applications - Abstract
Main Hall: Bio-based and -attributed Polymers
- Dirk Hölter, Cerdia (CH): Cellulose Acetate – How a Material Predating Modern Polymer Chemistry Provides Solutions for Today
- Nicko Reuter, UPM BIOCHEMICALS (DE): Revolutionizing Packaging with UPM BioPET - Abstract
- Stephan Roest, Borealis (AT): Borealis A/B/C Approach to Carbon Circularity for Plastics - Abstract
- Frank Eisenträger, Ineos Styrolution Switzerland (CH): Making Bio-Attributed Styrenics a Reality: INEOS Styrolution’s Path to Renewable Carbon and Net Zero - Abstract
Small Hall: Sustainable Polymers
- Alexander Hofmann, Fraunhofer Institut UMSICHT (DE): InnoKuR – A Path to Climate-friendly Plastics by Replacing Fossil Raw Materials - Abstract
- Jan Harm Urbanus, TNO (NL): This is How Polymer Informatics Can Help in Designing Novel Safe-and-Sustainable Polymers - Abstract
- Claudia Coelho, Technip Energies (FR): The Path to Sustainable and Affordable Plastics - Abstract
- Andrew Richardson, Johnson Matthey PLC (UK): Sustainable Aromatics for Drop-in Bio-based Packaging, Fibres and Films - Abstract
Small Hall: CO₂-based Polymers
- Alex Hogan, Vioneo (CH): Pioneering Fossil Free Plastics - Abstract
- Tony Rehn, NG Nordic (FI): Carbon2x – The Next Generation of Biodegradable Plastics from CO2
- Keith Wiggins, Econic Technologies (UK): Repurposing CO2: Polymers, Surfactants and Beyond - Abstact
Small Hall: Recycled Polymers
- N.N., AXELERA (FR): WhiteCycle : An innovative European Project to Process and Recycle PET From Complex Waste
- Gian De Belder, Procter & Gamble (BE): Industry Partnerships for Solvent-based Cleaning Technologies for Polyolefin Recycling
- Jean-Paul Lange, University of Twente (NL): PU Depolymerization with Phosgene-free Recovery of Diisocyanate - Abstract
- Karin van der Helm-Rademaker, Cargill (NL): Novel Recycled Based Polyols, Raising the Bar for More Demanding Polyurethanes Adhesives
Innovation Award „Renewable Material of the Year 2025“ with six nominees and presentations.
Conference topics in detail
10% early bird discount until 17 August!
Innovation Award “Renewable Material of the Year 2025”: Six nominees will be published soon!
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The six nominees of the innovation award "Renewable Material of the Year 2025" will be published soon!
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Call for Posters
Do you want to present a poster at the conference? You are welcome to present your latest products, technologies or developments. Deadline for submission: 31 July 2025
Submit your poster now!
Sponsoring Opportunities and more – exhibition and workshop rooms
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Become a sponsor of the conference!
Join us as a sponsor and find a range of sponsoring options which provide you with maximum visibility and impact at the conference. We are open to new ideas and would be delighted to implement them with you. Please contact us if our sponsoring options appeal to you or if you would like to put forward a proposal of your own! Key Account Management
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