Annual Conference – presenting the PRE-1000 policy brief
The Plastics Recyclers Annual Meeting 2024, organized by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), will bring together members of the organization to discuss the current state and future prospects of the European plastics recycling industry. The exclusive event will provide a platform for participants to network, share insights, and engage in Working Group meetings that address key challenges and opportunities within the sector. A central feature of the meeting will be the presentation of the PRE-1000 policy brief, which outlines strategic recommendations to help the industry align with EU sustainability targets. The policy outlines strategic recommendations to help the industry align with the European Union's ambitious environmental...
BOOSTING PLASTIC RECYCLING WEBINAR: Ecoprofiles
Dear PRIMUS community, another webinar is coming! In this 6th episode of the Boosting Plastic Recycling Webinar series, we will discuss ecoprofiles for recycled plastics. It will take place on November 19, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET. Different industry experts will explore the role of ecoprofiles in determining the environmental impacts of plastics. We will have various expertise to address this topic. Julia Cilleruelo and Jonas Hofman from Greendelta will introduce the concepts of sustainability, LCA, and the importance of ecoprofiles in life cycle databases. Jonas Hofman and Mathilde Taveau (Plastics Recyclers Europe) will delve into the PRIMUS project, discussing industry feedback and the development...
STEPS Towards Sustainable Plastics Conference
The Primus Project, represented by the University of Eastern Finland, will be attending the conference “STEPS Towards Sustainable Plastics” in Lund, Sweden, from 7 to 9 October. This event is designed for a broad audience, including researchers, students, industry professionals, policy makers, and civil society. The conference will be held exclusively onsite at Stadshallen, with no digital participation available. At the conference, Janne Jänis will present our poster titled "Quantification of Brominated Flame Retardants in Polymer Samples Using Direct Mass Spectrometric Analysis." This research highlights a novel approach for analyzing flame retardants in polymers, aiming to enhance safety and performance. We look forward to sharing...
BOOSTING PLASTIC RECYCLING WEBINAR: PRE-1000 tool
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming new episode of the Boosting Plastic Recycling webinar series on October 22, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET. This time, we’ll dive into the PRE-1000 tool, a key standard for ensuring the highest quality in plastic recycling processes. The session will explore how this tool can help recyclers meet rigorous quality requirements, ensuring that recycled plastics are suitable for a wide range of applications. You’ll learn about best practices and real-world implementations that enhance recycling efficiency and output quality. We are honored to feature speakers from leading organizations, including Mathilde Taveau from Plastics Recyclers Europe, Jarkko J. Saarinen...
ACLCA 2024 Conference
Primus Project, represented by Julia Cilleruelo (GreenDelta), will be attending the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) in Utah from September 23-26. The American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) is a leading organization focused on advancing life cycle assessment (LCA) as a tool for evaluating environmental sustainability. Their annual conference gathers experts to discuss the latest innovations and applications of LCA, promoting collaboration and sustainable practices. This event offers a unique chance to explore cutting-edge innovations in sustainability and circular economy. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry experts, discover new solutions, and contribute to shaping a more sustainable future. Register today...
The GreenTech INNOVATION FORUM 2024
Dear PRIMUS community! The 21-22 of May we'll asist to The GreenTech INNOVATION FORUM 2024 in Brussels. This event connects innovative EU projects for collaborative advancement in Sustainability and Circular Economy. Our sister projects, ABSOLEU, INCREACE, PRECYCLING and more, will also be there. The four main objectives are: Clustering: The forum fosters collaboration and partnership building among project leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders. Through thematic sessions, workshops, and matchmaking activities, it promotes clustering among related projects, encouraging cooperation and collective problem-solving. Policy recommendation: By identifying challenges, gaps, and opportunities in the innovation ecosystem, participants help shape policies that support and nurture innovation at the European...
BOOSTING PLASTIC RECYCLING – LCA modelling and System Dynamics
Join us for a webinar on LCA for circular economy projects and their application with System Dynamics. Delve into the integration of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with System Dynamics (SD) to enhance sustainability analyses of the two EU-funded projects; TREASoURcE and PRIMUS. We will count on the expertise of Julia Cilleruelo and Alexander Koch, Sustainability Consultants at GreenDelta. This webinar is a cross-project collaboration with TREASoURcE project (https://treasource.eu/), with Kaisa Simola, Communications Coordinator at CLIC Innovation OY, as a special guest. Agenda 10:00 – 10:05 – Opening, objective and speakers presentation 10:05 – 10:10 – PRIMUS project presentation 10:10 - 10:15 - Treasource project presentation 10:15 – 10:40 - LCA in Treasource and PRIMUS 10:40 –...
Open LCA Conference
Welcome Back, PRIMUS Community! We are thrilled to announce that Greendelta will be hosting the much-anticipated OpenLCA Conference in Berlin on the 15th and 16th of April. The event will be graciously held at the Rossi Hotel, providing a fitting backdrop for what promises to be an enlightening and engaging experience. As proud partners, the PRIMUS project is delighted to play a significant role in facilitating this event. Greendelta's collaboration is key to our mutual goal of fostering innovation and sustainability within our community. This year's conference is shaping up to be an exceptional gathering, offering a unique opportunity for all attendees to gain valuable insights and...
BOOSTING PLASTIC RECYCLING – Plastic Sampling Processes and Outcomes
PRIMUS will carry out the third chapter of the Boosting Plastic Recycling Webinar about Plastic Sampling Processes and Outcomes. Jarkko J. Saarinen from the University of Eastern Finland and Mathilde Taveau from Plastics Recyclers Europe will provide their knowledge and expertise to discuss how to prove compliance with product legislation and explore plastic sampling techniques in order to achieve quality recycling. This free event will be hosted on-line on October 5th, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET. EVENT AGENDA: 10:00 - 10:05 - Opening, objective and speakers presentation 10:05 - 10:10 - PRIMUS project presentation 10:10 - 10:30 - PRE1000 - Quality Recycling 10:30 - 11:00 - Plastic...
Plastic Waste to Product Interface Workshop
PRIMUS is organising a workshop format event on the Barriers and Opportunities surrounding Plastic Waste to Product Interface. Mathilde Taveau from Plastics Recyclers Europe will carry out the event together with our project coordinator, Anna Tenhunen-Lunkka, from VTT. Join us if you want to discover the findings of the analysis by PRIMUS project towards an EU broadly accepted definition of recyclates. This free event will be hosted on-line on September 27th, 2023 (10:00-12:00 CET) EVENT AGENDA: Opening and objective Presenting PRIMUS Legislative context surrounding waste to product interface Summary of the findings gathered during interviews Workshop in Miro - Validation of the barriers and opportunities identified Wrap-up...
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