Plastics Recycling 2026 Conference and Exhibition brings together the full plastics recycling and circular economy ecosystem, including recyclers, packaging manufacturers, polymer producers, waste management companies, technology providers, sustainability leaders, investors, regulators, and downstream manufacturing stakeholders. The event creates a focused platform for collaboration and technical exchange to accelerate the commercial advancement of next-generation recycling and circular manufacturing solutions.
Held over two focused days on November 1–2, 2026, in San Diego, California, the conference convenes leaders from packaging, consumer goods, petrochemicals, manufacturing, retail, waste management, sustainability organizations, and public institutions. Participants will examine the technologies, business models, policies, and applications shaping the future of plastics recovery, recycling, and circular materials management.
The program addresses key challenges and opportunities including recycling efficiency, feedstock contamination, material quality consistency, infrastructure modernization, chemical recycling scalability, recycled content integration, regulatory compliance, and evolving sustainability standards. Discussions will emphasize circularity, operational performance, innovation, and long-term sustainability as foundations for the future of responsible plastics management.
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JOB TITLES & PROFILES
WHO should Attend?
✔ Managing Directors & Executive Leadership
✔ Plastics recycling companies
✔ Mechanical recycling technology providers
✔ Chemical recycling & depolymerization specialists
✔ Packaging manufacturers & converters
✔ Polymer producers & resin manufacturers
✔ Waste management & material recovery operators
✔ Circular economy & sustainability leaders
✔ Process & chemical engineers
✔ Recycling plant operations & maintenance teams
✔ Investors & sustainable finance professionals
✔ Strategy & business development executives
✔ Government agencies & policy makers
✔ Sorting, automation & AI technology providers
✔ Material recovery facility (MRF) operators
✔ Sustainable packaging & product design teams
✔ Environmental, health & safety professionals
✔ ESG, compliance & regulatory specialists
✔ Supply chain & procurement professionals
✔ Consumer goods & FMCG companies
✔ Equipment manufacturers & technology vendors
✔ Quality assurance & material testing specialists
✔ Project development & infrastructure teams
✔ Standards, certification & compliance bodies
✔ Sales, marketing & commercial growth teams
✔ Industry analysts, consultants & media professionals
INDUSTRY VERTICLES
✔ Plastics recycling companies
✔ Mechanical recycling technology providers
✔ Chemical recycling & pyrolysis companies
✔ Packaging manufacturers & converters
✔ Polymer & resin manufacturers
✔ Waste management companies
✔ Material recovery facilities (MRFs)
✔ Sustainable packaging companies
✔ Consumer goods & FMCG brands
✔ Recycling equipment manufacturers
✔ Sorting, AI & automation technology providers
✔ Plastic collection & logistics companies
✔ Circular economy solution providers
✔ Environmental & sustainability consultancies
✔ Water, waste & resource management firms
✔ EPC & engineering companies
✔ Quality testing & certification laboratories
✔ ESG, compliance & regulatory bodies
✔ Standards & certification organizations
✔ Research institutes & universities
✔ Government agencies & municipalities
✔ Industry analysts & media organizations
✔ Training & professional certification firms
✔ Investors, venture capital & sustainable finance groups
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Demographics of Attendees
Through our platform, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals across the plastics recycling and circular economy ecosystem. This enables you to discover innovative recycling technologies, sustainable material solutions, market trends, and valuable insights from multiple industry perspectives.
Participate in high-value networking meetings with potential clients, partners, and decision-makers while showcasing your solutions in front of industry leaders driving the future of plastics recycling and sustainable manufacturing.
96%
of respondents found the event to be a valuable use of their time
97%
of respondents said they are likely to attend the event again next year
94%
of respondents would recommend attending the conference to a colleague or industry peer
93%
of respondents found the conference sessions and technical content to be informative and highly relevant
91%
of attendees said the networking opportunities helped them build valuable business connections
88%
of respondents attend four or fewer industry conferences annually, making this event a focused and high-value platform to connect with decision-makers in the plastics recycling and circular economy sector
