A new cross-border initiative is set to strengthen Europe s commitment to sustainable materials as Agoria, Brightlands Materials Center, and Sirris jointly host the first edition of From Recyclable to Reliable: Scaling Circular Thermoplastic Composites on November 12, 2025, at BluePoint, Antwerp.

The event will convene leading industry players, technology innovators, researchers, and end-users from Belgium, the Netherlands, and across Europe to accelerate the circular use of thermoplastic composites and fiber-reinforced plastics.

This unique gathering will bring together industry leaders, technology providers, researchers, and end-users from Belgium, the Netherlands, and beyond to:

• Exchange insights on fiber-reinforced thermoplastic recycling
• Share inspiration for the thermoset recycling industry
• Build and strengthen a circular ecosystem across borders
• Lay the foundation for a recurring annual event alternating between Belgium and the Netherlands

The conference will feature prominent speakers, including - 

-          Rapha l Pleynet, of EuCIA discussing the European Circular Composites Alliance,

-          Veerle Van Steen, of Agoria addressing Belgium s waste legislation and the ELV Directive, and

-          Hans Luinge, of SpiralRTC (Rein4ced) presenting innovative recycling technologies  more to follow!