From November 19-20, 2025, the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2025 in Cologne, Germany, will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to address critical recycling challenges. This year’s event will focus on the high-priority sector of textiles, which faces significant environmental issues due to their complex material streams.
Currently, textile recycling rates in the EU are less than 20 per cent, a problem worsened by difficult-to-separate fiber blends. To tackle these hurdles, ARC 2025 will highlight four new focus areas: biochemical recycling, textile recycling, and advanced digital tools like AI-enabled sorting and traceability systems. These topics will be explored alongside established methods such as physical processes, chemical recycling (solvolysis), and thermochemical techniques (pyrolysis, gasification), as well as carbon capture and utilization.
ARC 2025 will provide a platform for attendees to gain valuable insights into the latest technological developments, regulatory frameworks, and market conditions. The event is designed to foster collaboration, with a focus on building partnerships across sectors and industries. Experts from a wide range of organizations, including BASF, Covestro, Lego, and Siemens, will share their knowledge on a variety of topics, including thermochemical and biochemical recycling.
The conference offers a unique opportunity for technology providers, waste management companies, brands, and investors to exchange knowledge and advance toward a more circular economy. The event will also address the broader regulatory, market, and environmental impacts shaping the future of advanced recycling.
