World Recycling Convention on October 28-30, 2024 in Rome, Italy

The “World Recycling Convention“ is a three days conference, covering the latest research and developments in the sector, as well as reflecting on the most recent legislation, challenges and opportunities. The conference brings together the entire cross-section of the value chain, aiming to promote collaboration and to accelerate the transition towards sustainable and truly circular recycling industry. The Recycling Week 2024 will provide a new home for technology providers, related industries, waste management companies, brands and investors as well as policy makers and scientists active in the versatile and interdisciplinary field of recycling. By bringing together all relevant topics and experts, the event will provide a framework for new partnerships, ideas, approaches, and value chains.

World Recycling Convention is an international event dedicated to the Recycling and waste management Industry and provides an exceptional business platform to the Recycling Industry to showcase latest Recycling Machines, Equipment, Technology, and solutions from across the globe to highly qualified trade visitors and decision makers from the recycling and waste management sectors. We bring waste, recycling, environmental and sustainability professionals together to make powerful connections and spark industry change.

Speakers will have a unique opportunity to present their recent developments to a wide and relevant audience including exchange and networking with stakeholders along the whole recycling industry experts. Meet more than 130 expert speakers sharing, the latest research, key industry insights, and new recycling innovations.

Here are some reasons why you need to attend a recycling industry event this year:

Engage with high-level keynotes focusing on the latest policies, including national waste reduction strategies and efforts to improve recycling rates.

Learn from best practice case studies covering various topics, such as managing contaminated waste, handling commercial waste, and collaborative efforts to enhance recycling efficiency.

Network with speakers and senior colleagues from diverse sectors within the public domain.

Make new business connections with new suppliers, customers, and partners

Conferences serve as a vital platform to stay updated on the latest advancements, enabling you to integrate cutting-edge technologies into your work.

The 21st century poses enormous ecological challenges for humanity. A rapidly growing world population, the rapid increase in levels of material wealth in emerging economies and our economic and lifestyle practices are permanently increasing the pressure exerted on our planet. The “planetary limits” defined by science have already been exceeded many times and thus severely threaten our ecological livelihood.

The sharp rise in the use and consumption of resources is creating considerable environmental burdens. Around 50% of greenhouse gas emissions and more than 90% of biodiversity loss and water stress are attributable to resource extraction and processing. The production of steel, cement, plastics, paper and aluminium alone causes 36% of all global greenhouse emissions. The reduction of resource consumption, waste and emissions therefore has a special importance within the context of sustainable development and climate protection. The realisation requires a fundamental transformation from the linear “take-make-use-waste” economy to a circular economy.

Waste recycling and recovery in Italy has been growing steadily over the years as the country has made significant efforts to promote waste management and environmental sustainability. With the highest recycling rate amongst European Union member states, Italy recycled more than 80 percent of its waste in 2020. Italy plastic recycling market stood at 2.05 Million Tonnes in 2020 and is forecast to reach 3.51 Million Tonnes by 2030, growing at a healthy CAGR of 5.76% until 2030. Whereas, the Europe recycled paper market is expected to reach US$ 9,356.8 million by 2028 from US$ 7,400.5 million in 2021.

The Recycling Week 2024 is the most important annual event concerning the promising topic of recycling challenges and solutions, and this year’s programme is once again to set new standards in the fields of recycling, waste management, sustainable development and economy. There will be a variety of interesting presentations, exhibitions and post event tours, as well as fruitful conversations and discussions.