BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Switzerland Innovation Park Ost - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250507T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224433 CREATED:20250131T112120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181820Z UID:10000390-1746639000-1746646200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Investing successfully in start-ups 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/invest-successfully-in-startups/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/investieren-in-startups.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250506T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20241119T093317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T083350Z UID:10000354-1746531900-1746536400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner 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-creative-capsule-5/ 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/2024/11/image00002-scaled-e1732008754490.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250428T074742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T075823Z UID:10000435-1745971200-1746057599@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Thurgau Technology Day 2025 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/thurgau-technology-day-2025/ LOCATION:General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag GmbH\, Unterseestrasse 65\, Kreuzlingen\, 8280\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Thurgauer-Technologieforum_Beitragsbild.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250416T071500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250416T083000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250312T154120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T121734Z UID:10000428-1744787700-1744792200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startfeld Partner Lunch 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-partner-lunch/ LOCATION:Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences OST\, Rosenbergstrasse 59\, St. Gallen\, St. Gallen\, 9300\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Startup-Breakfast-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250410T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250410T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250314T140346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181845Z UID:10000376-1744300800-1744306200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Impulse event: HEALTH Opportunities - Funding opportunities in Horizon Europe 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-3-with-hsg/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DALL·E-2025-03-14-14.47.55-A-futuristic-and-professional-wide-format-image-representing-_HEALTH-Opportunities-–-Funding-Opportunities-in-Horizon-Europe._-The-image-features___-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250403T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250228T162825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T103359Z UID:10000418-1743696000-1743703200@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-4-10/ 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:20250402T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250304T164551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181845Z UID:10000424-1743616800-1743624000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Imagine your future II - From OST to entrepreneur 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/pfas-restriction-workshop/ LOCATION:Radio Lake Zurich\, Bahnhofplatz 1\, Rapperswil\, St. Gallen\, 8640 CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/csm_ost-iyf-0-38_f38a8792a6-e1741156568392.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250401T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20241119T090201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T085012Z UID:10000364-1743507900-1743512400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch: Inspiralia 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-4/ 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/2024/11/IMG_20230608_123843-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250401T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20241216T133003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T101956Z UID:10000381-1743496200-1743526800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Photonics and optical technologies with a focus on smart manufacturing 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/business-development-in-switzerland-photonics-and-optical-technologies-with-a-focus-on-smart-manufacturing/ LOCATION:Einstein Congress St. Gallen CATEGORIES:Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-16-133824.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250327T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250327T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250228T161635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T093558Z UID:10000416-1743091200-1743098400@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-4-6/ 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:20250326T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250121T165042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T102317Z UID:10000387-1742992200-1743015600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:PFAS Restriction workshop 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/business-development-in-switzerland-photonics-and-optical-technologies-with-a-focus-on-smart-manufacturing-2/ LOCATION:Empa\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 5\, St. Gallen CATEGORIES:For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/csm_air-bubbles-6908693_1920_9291423bf9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250320T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250320T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250205T192059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T135440Z UID:10000374-1742488200-1742493600@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Impulse event - "Sensor systems and calibration" 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/ 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/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/lloyd-dirks-0vsk2_9dkqo-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250320T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250321T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250307T093319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181845Z UID:10000426-1742461200-1742580000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:START Summit 2025 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/pfas-restriction-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Olma Hall SGKB\, Splügenstrasse 12\, St. Gallen\, St. Gallen\, 9008\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Innovation Forum,Networking,Partner events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1740556810697.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250318T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250318T163000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250225T131403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T132712Z UID:10000401-1742286600-1742315400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Sustainability management for SMEs 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/sustainability-management-for-smes/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Terramo-Veranstaltung.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250304T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20241118T152424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T181816Z UID:10000366-1741088700-1741093200@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch: Helbling 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-3/ 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/2024/11/20240423_120839-scaled-e1731943307357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250213T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250213T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20240326T101606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T100335Z UID:10000258-1739455200-1739467800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Innovation Forum: Artificial Intelligence – Beyond the Hype 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-days-2/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,Innovation Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Beitragsbild_Innovationsforum.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250211T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20250116T070237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T073846Z UID:10000382-1739275200-1739278800@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Startup Lunch 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/startup-lunch-rappi-8/ 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/2025/01/IMG_7329-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250206T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20241212T084554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T103624Z UID:10000379-1738864800-1739048400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Innovation Camp 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/innovation-camp/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For SMEs,For startups,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Social-Media-Post-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250204T114500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224434 CREATED:20241118T134636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T101945Z UID:10000338-1738669500-1738674000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Starting field Partner Lunch: Vectra Advisors 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/startfel-partner-lunch-vectra-advisors/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz CATEGORIES:For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image00010-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241212T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224435 CREATED:20231114T125114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185622Z UID:10000175-1734019200-1734026400@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-december-24/ CATEGORIES:For investors,For SMEs,For startups,For those interested in innovation,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bild-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241210T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224435 CREATED:20240130T093834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T075449Z UID:10000220-1733829300-1733832000@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Service provider lunch: 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-obt/ 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/image00021-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241209T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241209T182000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224435 CREATED:20241129T143650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T101956Z UID:10000372-1733763600-1733768400@innovationspark-ost.ch SUMMARY:Shareholder information | December 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/shareholder-information-december-2023-3/ LOCATION:Innovation Park East\, Lerchenfeldstrasse 3\, St. Gallen\, 9014\, Schweiz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovationspark-ost.ch/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/G9A9807-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241202T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20241202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T224435 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:20260521T224435 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:20260521T224435 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:20260521T224435 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:20260521T224435 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:20260521T224435 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:20260521T224435 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:20260521T224435 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 END:VCALENDAR