BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Switzerland Innovation Park Ost - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Switzerland Innovation Park Ost X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Switzerland Innovation Park Ost REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Zurich BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241202T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174633 CREATED:20240916T130822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193149Z UID:10000325-1733140800-1733144400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup lunch in Rapperswil: Intonate - a health startup from Rapperswil provides exciting insights and introduces itself DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rappi-7/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image00009.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241127T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174633 CREATED:20241120T122432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T101945Z UID:10000370-1732719600-1732730400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Rheintal Technology Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/rheintal-technology-roundtable-3/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BildRoundtable24Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241126T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241126T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174633 CREATED:20240916T120716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193157Z UID:10000323-1732640400-1732647600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider aperitif in Rapperswil: OBT DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-term-sheet-negotiation-2/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-OBT-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241126T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174633 CREATED:20241015T092444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193154Z UID:10000331-1732627800-1732640400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Symposium for nursing home and care service managers DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/impulse-event-smart-services-3/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Foto.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241114T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174633 CREATED:20240130T092655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T091505Z UID:10000218-1731582900-1731585600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: Artaris DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-artaris/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Beitragsbild-artaris.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241113T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241113T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174633 CREATED:20241009T122410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193158Z UID:10000329-1731517200-1731522600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Impulse event: From waste to resource. Circular economy as a success factor DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/impulse-event-smart-services-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Circular-economy_v3-e1728476938143.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241107T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240508T130852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191403Z UID:10000279-1730991600-1731006000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Age Innovation Prize 2024 DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/age-innovation-prize-2024/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Age-Innovation-Preis_Beitragsbild-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241107T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240710T082253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191410Z UID:10000298-1730978100-1730980800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: Solve DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-creative-capsule/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Solve-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241106T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241106T191500 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20241018T124004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193154Z UID:10000334-1730908800-1730920500@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:WISG Deep Dive 2024 | SMEs and start-ups in dialog DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/rheintal-technology-roundtable-2/ LOCATION:START GLOBAL\, Unterstrasse 6\, St. Gallen\, 9000 CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bildschirmfoto_2024-10-10_um_14.37.45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241106T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241106T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240813T064629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T064638Z UID:10000311-1730883600-1730914200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Smart Factory Navigator: Technology Transfer. AI in Supply Chain & Production DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/smart-factory-navigator-technology-transfer-ai-in-supply-chain-production/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bild-fuer-die-Website-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241105T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241105T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20231208T065806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T152613Z UID:10000183-1730827800-1730838600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfield Investors Day DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startfeld-investors-day-nov-24/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Investors-Forum-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241104T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240904T094112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191403Z UID:10000320-1730721600-1730725200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup-Lunch Rappi | Early Stage Startup - How to survive phase zero DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-lunch-rappi-6/ LOCATION:Startup Space Rapperswil\, New Jonastrasse 59\, Rapperswil-Jona\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Web-6-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241030T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241030T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20241009T094544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193158Z UID:10000327-1730305800-1730311200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Impulse event in Buchs: Digitalization meets production - the path to the smart factory DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/impulse-event-smart-services/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Smart-Factory_Beitragsbild_v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241029T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240718T082738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191410Z UID:10000302-1730217600-1730224800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! at the OST in Rapperswil DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-5/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241022T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240130T091702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T094707Z UID:10000216-1729595700-1729598400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: Bratschi DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-bratschi/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Beitragsbild-Bratschi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241014T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240903T065520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191402Z UID:10000318-1728907200-1728918000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Forum St.Gallen @ OLMA DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/startup-forum-st-gallen-olma-2/ LOCATION:Olma Hall 9.2\, Splügenstrasse 12\, St. Gallen\, St. Gallen\, 9008\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-02-171555-e1725346658171.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240930T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240808T112310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191411Z UID:10000309-1727715600-1727722800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider aperitif in Rapperswil: Wenger Vieli DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-term-sheet-negotiation/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Dienstleisterlunch_Pizza-Beitragsbild-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240926T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20231114T123924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T094937Z UID:10000172-1727366400-1727373600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Beer at 4! DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/beer-at-4-september-24/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Beitragsbild-Bier-um-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240924T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240130T091019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T134918Z UID:10000214-1727176500-1727179200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: EY DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-ey/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Beitragsbild-EY.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240920T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240619T141051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T070145Z UID:10000289-1726819200-1726851600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Eastern Swiss Technology Symposium DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/eastern-swiss-technology-symposium/ LOCATION:OLMA Hall 2.1\, Splügenstrasse 12\, St. Gallen\, 9008\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Headerbild_allgemein-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240919T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240919T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240701T081007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191403Z UID:10000292-1726761600-1726768800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:The future is faster than you think: Working world & workspaces – everything is changing DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/the-future-is-faster-than-you-think-working-world-workspaces-everything-is-changing/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DALL-E_FuturisticOfficeSpace.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240919T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240919T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240703T095219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T095225Z UID:10000293-1726749000-1726768800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:5th Diagnostics-4-Future Conference DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/5th-diagnostics-4-future-conference-2/ LOCATION:Einstein Congress St. Gallen CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1000_dcono.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240916T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240826T111536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191402Z UID:10000314-1726506000-1726509600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Shareholder information | September 2024 DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/shareholder-information-december-2023-2/ LOCATION:On-line END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240912T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240905T134929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193157Z UID:10000316-1726132500-1726160400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Swiss Automation DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/precision-photonic-systems-24-2/ LOCATION:FH OST\, Campus Rapperswil-Jona\, Oberseestrasse 10\, Rapperswil\, 8640\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SWISS_AUTOMATION_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240911T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240911T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240812T084223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T084233Z UID:10000307-1726045200-1726075800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Smart Factory Navigator: Technology Transfer. Sales and operations planning DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/smart-factory-navigator-technology-transfer-sales-and-operations-planning/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bild-fuer-die-Website-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240910T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240212T084412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T082220Z UID:10000227-1725966900-1725969600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: LEXR DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/service-provider-lunch-lexr/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Beitragsbild-LEXR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240905T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240905T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240619T133526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191403Z UID:10000297-1725548400-1725559200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Rheintal Technology Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/rheintal-technology-roundtable/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BildRoundtable24Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240904T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240904T172000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240807T093203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191410Z UID:10000304-1725456600-1725470400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Industry Symposium on Photonic Sensing DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/precision-photonic-systems-24/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/csm_va240722_06c821ecc7-e1721831809169.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240904T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240905T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240305T122823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185641Z UID:10000244-1725442200-1725557400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Precision Photonic Systems '24 --> POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/precision-photonic-systemy-24/ LOCATION:EAST – Eastern Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Campus Buchs)\, Werdenbergstrasse 4\, St. Gallen\, book\, 9471\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Beitragsbild_Precision-Photonics.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240903T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20240903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T174634 CREATED:20240704T081727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T191404Z UID:10000295-1725382800-1725388200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Keynote speech: Artificial intelligence in the industry DESCRIPTION:Forum Chemical Recycling: Overcoming Barriers\n \n \n \n \n Chemical recycling is emerging as a transformative solution for managing plastic waste\, complementing traditional mechanical methods and addressing limitations in recycling complex or contaminated materials. By breaking down polymers into molecular components\, it enables the production of virgin-quality feedstocks\, reduces reliance on fossil resources\, and supports circular economy goals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chemical Recycling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The forum is geared to present case studies\, discuss economic and ecological feasibility\, and promote networking in order to encourage the industry to create value from currently unutilized waste streams. Objectives of the Forum demonstrate economic feasibility and environmental benefitspresent and discuss case studies and success storiesenable the industry to create value from currently undervalued waste streamspromote knowledge\, networks\, and R&D projectsenhance circularity and climate protection by reducing waste and CO2 emissions \n \n \n \n AGENDA08.30 h Welcome coffee 09.00 h Kick-off Introduction by OST\, FHNW\, Empa Welcome address by INOS KTN\, KUNSTSTOFFE.swiss\, InnoRecycling 09.30 h Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling Irina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech 10.00 h Chemical recycling – technology overview\, state-of-play and relevancy to the Swiss market Thomas Blocher\, BUSS ChemTech AG 10.30 h Coffee break 11.00 h Update on PET depolymerization Pelin Uran\, DePoly 11.20 h Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis Ralf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation 11.40 h Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling Jonas Karg\, Sphera 12.00 h Lunch/networking 13.30 h Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany Martin Pillich\, ETHZ 14.00 h Parallel workshops 15.00 h Coffee break 15.30 h Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste Marco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers 15.50 h High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics Albert Paparo\, ENESPA AG 16.10 h Fate of additives & contaminants in chemical recycling of plastic JB Michel\, Humana Consulting 16.30 h Wrap up & discussion 17.00 h Apéro More information: 2025_OST_Programs_Forum_Chemical-Recycling-1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date & Time\n \n\n \nWednesday\, Octobre 29th\, 202509.00 – 17.00 h\, Apéro afterwards\n1-day workshop\, in-person; streaming will be available\ntarget audience: polymer processing and recycling companies\, research\, startups\, interest groups\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \nSwitzerland Innovation Park EastLerchenfeldstrasse 3 9014 St.Gallen\nstreaming will be available\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fairy\n \n\n \nCHF 139\n(CHF 39 for online participation)\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers & Topics\n \n\n Confirmed speakers \n\nIrina Yarulina\, Sulzer Chemtech: Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling\nHendrik Rasch\, Evonik: Collaboration for a circular economy\nPelin Uran\, DePoly: Update on PET depolymerization\nRalf Schwarz\, Pyrum Innovation: Value creation from waste tire pyrolysis\nJonas Karg\, Sphera: Life cycle assessment of chemical recycling\nMartin Pillich\, ETHZ: Low-regret climate change impacts for polyurethane waste supply chains in Germany\nMarco Werth\, RAMPF Advanced Polymers: Recycling polyols from PU/PIR waste\nAlbert Paparo\, ENESPA AG: High-quality pyrolysis oil from mixed plastics\nJB Michel\, Humana Consulting: Plastic to chemicals projects in Europe\nParallel workshops & discussion\n\nTopics \n\nEconomic assessment of chemical recycling\nEnvironmental evaluation\, LCAs\, circularity and climate impact\nCase studies\, R&D projects\, pilot plants\, success stories\nExperience outside Switzerland\, waste and product flows \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n partner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking forward to your registration! Any questions? Please contact kommunikation@innovationspark-ost.ch URL:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/en/event/impulse-event-smart-textile-solutions-for-health-and-care/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sip_ost_A_realistic_and_modern_factory_setting_showcasing_Buhle_71cedea0-3a69-4b8c-8e29-46b9479cf412.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR