21.05.2025
Biodegradation - Deep Dive and Meeting Point: “Renewable Materials Conference 2025"
Renewable Materials Conference 2025, 22 - 24 September (Siegburg, Germany)
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The Renewable Materials Conference 2025 is the world's leading event on the Renewable Carbon Economy. ++ Already 120 participants from 15 countries registered, > 500 expected ++ final program ++ exhibition ++ workshop booking ++ |
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Biodegradable plastics are a complex and controversial issue. The key question is no longer whether biodegradable plastics are a good solution, but in which applications biodegradability makes sense. This is already reflected in the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which will make biodegradability mandatory for the first applications. In eleven presentations and an accompanying workshop, start-ups, companies and scientists will provide in-depth information on perception, science and policy, relevance and impact, applications, benefits and risks. A deep dive and a meeting point for the sector. 11 presentations and 1 workshop on Biodegradation at the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC), 22–24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany).
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Below you will find the 11 Biodegradation presentations (24 September) and 1 workshop (23 September):
Biodegradation
- EU Commission: "Overview on Biodegradation in the Green Deal" (tbc)
- Pauline Ruiz, nova-Institute (DE): Where does Biodegradation Make Sense?
- Christian Lott, HYDRA Marine Sciences (DE): Rethinking Compostability: Why we need Environmentally Biodegradable Plastics
- Andreas Künkel, BASF (DE): Biodegradability as End-of-Life Option in a Circular Economy: Value and the Path Forward
- Robert Dierkes, University Hamburg (DE): Identification of Microbial Enzymes for Plastic Degradation: Possibilities and Limitations
- Katrin Schwede, INAK (DE): Making Compostability Work: Aligning Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics with EU Policy Goals
- Afsaneh Nabifar, CbDP (DE): Compostable by Design Platform: Boosting a Circular Economy with Cross-value Chain Collaboration
- Daniel Steinitz, "bündnis mikroplastikfrei“ (AU): Joint Approaches to Reduce Persistent Microplastics in Austria
- Alain Marty, Carbios (FR): The Power of Enzymes to Ensure Plastic Circularity
- Anju Massey-Brooker, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK): Sustainable Polymers in Liquid Formulations (PLF's) Catalysed by the Royal Society of Chemistry - Abstract
- Amy Goddard, Croda (UK): Sustainable Polymers for a Clean Future, Prospertity Partnerships
Biodegradable Workshop by Hydra and BASF (23 September)
Miriam Weber, Christian Lott, Hydra (DE) and Andreas Künkel, BASF (DE): What can we learn from Renewables for the Role of Biodegradable Materials in a Circular Economy?
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
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Sponsoring Opportunities and more – exhibition and workshop rooms
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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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