PETCORE EUROPE – Call for Innovation Papers 

PETCORE EUROPE is pleased to announce the Call for Papers on Innovation for the upcoming PETCORE EUROPE Annual Conference 2026. 

As part of our two-day flagship event, we will dedicate a session to showcasing innovative projects from both members and non-members. This initiative aims to highlight pioneering solutions accelerating the implementation of PET circularity across the value chain. 

 

🔹 How to Participate:

 

Interested participants are invited to submit their proposals to maria.trofimova@petcore-europe.org by 31 October 2025. 

 

🔹 Suggested Innovation Topics:

 

  • Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the PET value chain.
  • Traceability solutions for recycled content.
  • Quality enhancement and analysis of recycled plastics.
  • Collection system innovations. 
  • Advanced recycling processes for PET materials. 
  • Depolymerization technologies. 
  • Any other innovation driving progress towards full PET circularity. 

 

🔹 Practical Information:

 

  • The Call for Innovation Papers is open to all participants. 
  • Please submit a summary of max. 10 lines (including contact details) to support the selection process. 
  • The selected innovations will be confirmed by 15 November 2025 and invited to present during the PETCORE EUROPE Annual Conference 2026. 

 

We look forward to receiving your proposals and working together towards a truly circular PET value chain. More details: www.petcoreeuropeannualconference.org

 

 

 

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About Petcore Europe

Petcore Europe is the association representing the complete PET value chain in Europe since 1993.

Its mission is to ensure that the entire PET industry is well aligned to enhance its value and sustainable growth, to represent the PET industry before the European institutions and other stakeholders, to ensure that PET is positioned as an outstanding packaging material and recognised as environmentally sound, to support and validate innovative packaging solutions from a recycling perspective, and to work with all interested parties to ensure a continuous increase of PET post-consumer collection and recycling.

PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) is a strong but lightweight form of polyester. It is used to make containers for soft drinks, juices, drinks, water, edible oil, fresh food and dairy as well as household cleaners and other non-food applications. PET bottles and food containers, such as sheets and trays are perfectly recyclable while they help to reduce CO2 emissions and food waste.

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