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After the highly successful first edition, in 2022, the Plastics Summit – Global Event (PSGE) will return in 2025 with new topics, updated information, scientific knowledge, and new challenges. By coming together with a shared goal for a just transition we will continue “Moving into a New Era of Responsible and Holistic Sustainability”.
The 2025 edition will also have the presentation of the results of the Sustainable Mobilising Agenda for Sustainable Plastics in Portugal.
Portugal: unique landscapes, unforgettable memories.
Exploring Challenges and Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Ten years after the Paris Agreement and with only five years remaining to reach the 2030 targets for energy transition and decarbonization, alongside the introduction of mandatory sustainability regulations (ESG) for industries, processes, and products, as well as for consumers behaviors, it is crucial that this industrial sector meets its targets towards a sustainable future.
PSGE 2025 will be a pivotal event for driving multi-sectoral and international networking and knowledge sharing, placing a strong emphasis on people and planetary health. Our key themes include Circularity, Transition, Resilience, Adaptation, Safety, Integrity, Regeneration and Interdisciplinarity.
We will also continue to explore critical aspects related to Resources, Oceans, Recycling, Behaviors, Environment, Technology and Sustainable Development.
Four topics will be addressed in four rounds of debates over solutions for economy, society, industry, and the environment.
English
The event will be conducted in English and will have simultaneous translation in the following languages:
Arabic
French
Mandarin
Portuguese
Spanish
Resilient Industry and Integrated Management
A just transition is necessary for both people and industry. To become more resilient, it is essential to have the capacity not only to adapt but also to adopt a foresight and preparedness approach to tackle climate change and unpredictable geopolitics events, among other societal and challenges. The Clean Industrial Deal (March 2025) recognizes to crucial role of the circular economy to decarbonise the industry. A resilient and competitive industry is even more needed in the actual geopolitical context characterised by instability and threats to the security of supply. To achieve European and global targets, industry will need to accelerate the green transition for a net-zero industry (decarbonization) or negative emissions. On the other hand, with an increasing number of ESG regulations, standards and sustainable finance emerging worldwide, it is crucial to bring to the debate their implications for business practices and global markets. We will also have the opportunity to explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in this area and how it could be leveraged to embrace more sustainable and efficient practices.
Partner at Shiftify and Former Minister of Environment and Climate Action of Portugal
Vice President of the Networks Program at UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
Transition Pathways:
A Societal Approach
Many of our major transition challenges are not only related to raw materials, technology, and industrial processes, but also to consumption patterns, social behaviors, ethical communication, fair marketing, political decisions, and legislation. These must be based on true knowledge and research. The Global Plastic Treaty (UNEA resolution) to end plastic pollution and the Green Claims Directive to fight against greenwashing practices are two approaches which highlights this need. Furthermore, the way information is conveyed between organizations and to the consumer/society needs to be based on evidence, with a strong focus on overcoming disinformation and going beyond mere “educating”. The industry should globally pursue credibility and trust and address current challenges by embracing a culture of integrity, responsibility and transparency built on compliance with ethics, safety, human health, human rights, sustainability, and social responsibility within the plastics sector.
PAGEV President
TOBB Plastics, Rubber and Composite Industry Assembly President
SEM Plastik Board of Directors Chair
Keep Looping:
Enhancing Circularity
The circular economy has gained significant presence as a strategic factor for business and industry as crucial enabler of a sustainable economy. A new vision for the management of materials is needed to overcome resource dependencies. The industry also has to prepare for the upcoming Circular Economy Act (2026) that will be a key enabler of circularity in the EU. However, the circular economy continues to be a challenge for this industry and any sector of the value chain.
At a time when several new legislations are emerging and new requirements and targets will be set for the collection, recycling and recycled content (PPWR, ELV/Auto, Textiles, Food Contact, Pellet Loss prevention and control and the REACH revision), it is important to explore the main challenges, opportunities, barriers and bottlenecks on the way to closing the loop.
Mechanical and chemical recycling, biowaste, recycled content, eco-design, traceability, durability, and case studies are subjects of matter importance for this discussion.
Head of Unit – Net Zero Industries, Sustainable and Circular Products European Commission, DG Internal Market, Industry Entrepreneurship and SMEs
Regenerative Ecosystem Architecture: From cradle to cradle
Pollution and biodiversity loss are two crises we must combat now. Creating a regenerative economy, raising awareness, and securing funds for global actions that add value to our common good are crucial to the Earth System. Healthy oceans, soil and water, increased forestation, and ecosystem restoration are fundamental for our life. The challenge we face is not individual but collective and systemic. In fact, ecosystems that restore, renew or revitalize their own sources of energy and materials help our planet thrive, but this requires a scale of change that demands full commitment and regional and global cooperation.
Head of Unit for Circular economy, Sustainable Production and Consumption at the Directorate-general for Environment (DG ENV) of the European Commission
Professor of Marine Biology and Director of the University of Plymouth Marine Institute
NATALIA ORTEGA
Editor-in-Chief Plastics Technology Mexico
JORGE CRISTINO
Sustainability and Climate Specialist
FILIPE DOMINGUES
Host
BRUNO PEREIRA DA SILVA
Media Officer
PLASTICS SUMMIT - GLOBAL EVENT 2025
The SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS Project aims to become the Mobilising Agenda for Sustainable Plastics in Portugal, capable of leveraging the sector’s transition to a truly circular economy. Co-financed by the Portuguese Recovery Plan, this Agenda is the result of an APIP initiative, led by the Logoplaste Innovation Lab, and aims to mobilise the private sector, national authorities, universities and citizens, contributing to the objectives of the European Circular Economy of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, greater resource efficiency and job creation.
At the Plastics Summit – Global Event 2025, the “Sustainable Plastics Stage” will be the stage for presenting the results of the 14 projects that make up this Mobilising Agenda.
Agenda
President of APIP
Secretária de Estado de Turismo, Comércio e Serviços | Governo de Portugal
Expert Committee Coordinator
Professional Explorer, Speaker and Author
- Networking Cocktail
Presidente da Associação Portuguesa da Indústria de Plásticos | APIP
Líder Empresarial da Agenda Sustainable Plastics | Logoplaste Innovation Lab
Coordenador Científico da Agenda Sustainable Plastics | Universidade de Coimbra
- 10.45AM - 10.55AM
- 10.55AM - 11.05AM
- 11.05AM - 11.15AM
- PPS1: New MP
- PPS2: Eco Board
- PPS3: RECPET
- 10.00AM - 10.45AM
- PPS1: New MP
- 10.45AM - 11.00AM
- PPS2: Eco Board
- 11.00AM - 11.15AM
- PPS3: RECPET
- 1.00PM - 1.10PM
- 1.10PM - 1.20PM
- 1.20PM - 1.30PM
- 1.30PM - 1.40PM
- 1.40PM - 1.50PM
- PPS4: Frascos MG
- PPS5: Aro SIE
- PPS6: Recicla+
- PPS7: Neutro.Bottle
- PPS8: Nirvana
- 12.45AM - 1.00PM
- PPS4: Frascos MG
- 1.00PM - 1.15PM
- PPS5: Aro SIE
- 1.15PM - 1.30PM
- PPS6: Recicla+
- 1.30PM - 1.45PM
- PPS7: Neutro.Bottle
- 1.15PM - 2.00PM
- PPS8: Nirvana
- 3.30PM - 3.40PM
- 3.40PM - 3.50PM
- 3.50PM - 4.00PM
- PPS9: Connected Singularity
- PPS10: Recy.tube
- PPS11: Ecotelepoles
- 3.15PM - 3.30PM
- PPS9: Connected Singularity
- 3.30PM - 3.45PM
- PPS10: Recy.tube
- 3.45PM - 4.00PM
- PPS11: Ecotelepoles
- 5.30PM - 5.40PM
- 5.40PM - 5.50PM
- 5.50PM - 6.00PM
- PPS12: BiFibRe
- PPS13: Biofilm
- PPS14: Olivepit_Cutlery
- 5.15 PM - 5.30PM
- PPS12: BiFibRe
- 5.30PM - 5.45PM
- PPS13: Biofilm
- 5.45PM - 6.00PM
- PPS14: Olivepit_Cutlery
President of APIP
- Networking Cocktail
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The Portuguese Plastics Industry Association
(APIP) has played a key role in promoting the
in promoting the sector and the sustainability
sustainability. The Plastics Summit - Global Event
2022, held in Lisbon by APIP, in partnership
with its counterparts in Spain, Brazil and Mexico,
contributed to this.
The Platics Summit Global Event 2022 was a real success in affirming the plastics sector as a key element in the process of decarbonisation, environmental regulation and the promotion of planetary health.
The Plastics Summit reinforces the importance of a sustainable future for plastics, where innovation and shared responsibility are essential to meet environmental challenges.
Innovation as a way of reducing the environmental impact of plastics.
This is one of the sector's strategies for contributing to the global goals of sustainability and carbon neutrality. At the Plastics Summit Global Event, entrepreneurs reinforced their commitment to increasing the circularity of products.
More than a thousand people attended the Plastics Summit - Global Event 2022, held at the Lisbon International Fair to discuss a more sustainable future for the plastics industry.
The international summit resulted in a Declaration of Commitment involving more than 80 entities, with a set of recommendations, commitments and action strategies in the area of product legislation, the fight against ocean pollution, environmental labelling, carbon neutrality and the fight against climate change.
The Plastics Summit - Global Event 2022 took place this Monday, October 17, at the Lisbon International Fair, involving the entire plastics value chain and the sector's main stakeholders, as well as representatives of civil society, non-governmental organisations, and science, in a series of panel debates where ideas, different visions and comprehensive solutions were shared in order to promote awareness of climate citizenship.
Innovation is one of the plastics sector's strategies
sector to contribute to the global goals of sustainability and carbon neutrality. At the ‘Plastics Summit
Global Event’, entrepreneurs reinforced
the commitment to increasing the circularity of products.
Reduce, reuse and recycle were three of the most frequently heard words during the Plastics Summit - Global Event, the international summit that brought together more than 1,000 people in Lisbon this Monday to discuss paths to a greener future.
The Plastics Summit brought together various figures linked to the plastics and environmental sectors. Out of it came a different history of plastics and a declaration to help change the world.
Yesterday took place Plastics Summit - Global Event 2022 in Lisbon and we're delighted to have been part of such an important event. The Plastics Circularity Network, together with Deink Brasil and Marcelo G Mason, was present as a collaborator in this global moment for sustainability.
Yesterday, the Plastics Summit - Global Event 2022 organised by APIP - Associação Portuguesa da Indústria de Plásticos took place in Lisbon under the heading "Creating a Sustainable Future". The conference was fully dedicated to the topic of sustainability in the plastics value chain and brought together various global players from all sectors of society to discuss today's solutions for a better future. As Gold sponsor, we are very proud to be driving all discussions regarding smart #sustainable #solutions.
PLASTICS SUMMIT 2022| Global Event:
Some ideas assimilated: Act now and act together; Change behaviors: Improve collaboration between all parts of the system and policy makers; Innovation; Standardize best practices. Proud to be part of PLASTICS SUMMIT 2022- Global Event as a member of the Expert Committee.
A few days ago took place in Lisbon the breathtaking event " Plastics Summit - Global Event 2022", co-organized by APIP, ANAIP, ANIPAC A.C., ABIPLAST - ABIEF. EuPC was of course there! Bernard Merkx was moderating the fourth panel discussion focusing on Carbon Neutrality. Other important topics were also discussed during the day such as the Effectiveness of Regulatory Measures Applied to the Plastics Value Chain, Pollution in the Oceans or the Ways to avoid Greenwashing. EuPC would like to warmly congrats the organizers for this successful event.
Joining Forces is key to solve the environmental problems created by mismanaged plastic waste globally.
Attending the Plastics Summit Global Event in Lisbon. Always learning and discussing the best ways for a more sustainable future, through the circularity of plastics and reducing the carbon footprint.
What an honor it was to be in panel with global experts of the Blue and Green Circular New Plastics Economy. Thank to, APIP for allowing me to share Plastix A/S' vision: Zero Pollution, Just Recycling and discussing the many urgent topics such as Carbon Neutrality, the importance of quickly implementing the framework via Regulatory Measures Applied to all stakeholders of the Plastics Value Chain, Pollutions of the Oceans, Greenwashing and not to forget the "no-time-to-waste" need for immediate action!
It was a pleasure to kick off the discussion about the global goal of carbon neutrality: plastics industry roadmap to decarbonization, climate citizenship and planetary health at the Plastics Summit - Global Event 2022.
Plastic pollution is a collective responsibility.
Only together can we find solutions to one of the planet's most serious environmental problems. This Plastics Summit was a global event that debated without taboos and with openness what is wrong and what is being done to change the world for the better. I was delighted to take part and contribute my voice. Thank you very much for the invitation and for this fantastic organisation.
Muito obrigada, APIP for letting me be part of such a fantastic event of the Plastics Summit in Lisbon. It was an honor to be part of such a level of experts and specialists in blue economy, circular economy, plastics pollution, sustainability, innovation, and other topics that we discussed during the panels. The detailed level of organization of APIP allow the technical discussion on the four panels during Plastics Summit. It was an honor to share the panel with these high-level experts with a different and multidisciplinary points of views.”
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