WORKSHOP
“Circular Economy Materials:
Designing Materials for Recycling, Upcycling & Closed-Loop Systems”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
September 8th, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
The circular economy requires materials intentionally engineered for reuse, recyclability, and biodegradability. From advanced polymer depolymerization to recyclable metal alloys and modular construction systems, circular material design is redefining sustainability in manufacturing.
This workshop explores eco-design methodologies, lifecycle assessment tools, chemical and mechanical recycling technologies, and policy frameworks supporting closed-loop production systems.
Academic experts will present lifecycle modeling and circular design principles. Industry leaders will showcase advanced recycling infrastructure and product redesign strategies. Policy representatives will discuss regulatory drivers and international harmonization efforts.
The objective is to enable industry and policymakers to integrate circularity at the design phase and develop resilient, resource-efficient material systems.
Key Takeaways & Outputs
• Designing for disassembly and recyclability
• Advanced chemical and mechanical recycling
• Lifecycle carbon and environmental impact analysis
• Circular business models and supply chains
• Regulatory drivers and extended producer responsibility
• Case studies of closed-loop manufacturing
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Workshop Objectives
Organizer
13:05–13:35 — Circular Design & Lifecycle Assessment
Speaker (Academy): N.N.
• Cradle-to-cradle principles
• Lifecycle impact modeling
• Design for durability and reuse
• Metrics for circular performance
13:35–14:05 — Advanced Polymer & Alloy Recycling
Speaker (Academia/Industry): N.N.
• Molecular design for recyclability
• Chemical depolymerization processes
• Retaining material performance
• Industrial scalability
14:05–14:35 — Industrial Circular Manufacturing
Industry Speaker: Sustainability Director
• Closed-loop supply chains
• Industrial symbiosis
• Economic feasibility
• Market transformation
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Policy, Standards & Global Alignment
Speaker: Representative, European Commission DG Environment
• EU Circular Economy Action Plan
• Extended producer responsibility
• International harmonization
• Incentives and compliance mechanisms
15:15–15:35 — Financing Circular Innovation
Speaker: Circular Economy Investment Fund Representative
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Public–private partnerships
• Scaling sustainable manufacturing
• ESG integration
15:35–16:45 — Panel Discussion & Strategic Alignment
Concluding remarks
Registration
Deadlines:
Early-Bird: until July 15th, 2026
Registration : until September 5th, 2026
The registration takes place online by filling out the form.
The registration and access to the virtual room for workshop is effective only if the fees payment has been confirmed.
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Prices* :
Industry: 150 € (early bird**: 125 €)
Academy: 125 € (early bird**: 100 €)
Students***: 90 € (early bird**: 75 €)
* Note that prices are subject to VAT (for European countries, except Germany, provide the VAT number of your organisation to be within the VAT reverse framework payment).
** Until November 15th, 2020
*** Copy of the registration certificate (Ph.D, undergraduates)
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