News & Events
Stay up to date with the latest announcements, events, and updates from the DROP-IN initiative.
The 8th Go Circular Business Summit: Driving Plastic Circularity
8th Go Circular Summit 2027 17–18 March 2027 | Hilton Antwerp Old Town, Antwerp, Belgium
The 2nd Textile Recycling Business Summit: Advancing Circularity in the Textile Industry
Bringing together industry leaders and innovators to explore textile recycling technologies, circular solutions, and opportunities for collaboration across the textile value chain.
Free Webinar - Dissolution Recycling – Advancing Circularity for ELVR in Automotive Plastics
A joint webinar by DROP-IN and TecPart, powered by GLOBUC
EU Takes First Step Toward Legal Recognition of Dissolution (Solvent-Based) Recycling
The European Commission has, for the first time, proposed a legal definition for Dissolution (solvent-based) Recycling as part of new measures to strengthen plastics recycling. This marks a key step toward formal recognition of dissolution recycling within the EU circular economy framework ahead of the upcoming Circular Economy Act.
Another Dissolution Recycling technology is coming up soon
ALPLA Group has revealed it is piloting a solvent-based process for food-safe recycled HDPE material in collaboration with independent technological institute NTCP, at a plant in Heerenveen, Netherlands.
New Academic Chair Launched to Advance Dissolution-Based Recycling
DROP-IN welcomes the launch of a new academic chair led by Ghent University, in collaboration with Provincie Zeeland and DROP-IN member PS Loop B.V., dedicated to advancing dissolution-based recycling as a high-quality and energy-efficient complement to existing recycling technologies.
Free Webinar: “Dissolution Is the Solution” — Join Industry Leaders Discussing Next-Gen Plastics Recycling
DROP-IN members will host a free online webinar exploring how dissolution-based recycling improves plastic recyclate quality and reduces CO₂ emissions.