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21.12.2021

Info: Recycling and Other Alternative Feedstocks: International Conference on Cellulose Fibres 2022

Cologne (Germany), and Online  ++ more than 80 participants registered - 250 expected ++

Important Corona Information: The conference will be hosted hybrid with a focus on physical attendance – of course under strict 2G+ Corona regulations: Admission only for vaccinated and recovered persons (certificate with QR code) and additionally with a current test certificate (max. 24 hours old). On-site, distance rules and masks are compulsory except at the place of sitting or during meals.
For more information on entering Germany and the main Corona test centers near the conference venue in Cologne, click here.

Cellulose fibres are a true material miracle as they offer a steadily expanding, broad range of applications. Meanwhile markets are driven by technological developments and policy frameworks, especially bans and restrictions on plastics, as well as an increasing number of sustainability requirements. The  presentations will provide valuable information on the various use-opportunities for cellulosic fibres through a policy overview, a special session on sustainability, recycling and alternative feedstocks, as well as the latest developments in pulp, cellulosic fibres and yarns. In addition, examples of non-wovens, packaging and composites will offer a look beyond the horizon of conventional application fields.

The fourth session, "Recycling and other alternative raw materials", will cover topics ranging from textile recycling - both cotton and regenerated cellulose fibres - to the use of hemp shives as raw material. Self-initiated cooperation and waste management pave the way to a fully closed European material loop where textile waste is collected, recycled and reprocessed into new raw materials. The speakers will demonstrate the importance of cooperation in recycling fabrics already in circulation, perfectly following the topics and discussions of the previous conference day.

 

Session "Recycling and Other Alternative Feedstocks"

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Heikki Hassi
SciTech-Service (FI)
 
Textile Recycling and MMCFs; Systemic Challenges, Market Opportunities and Advancing Technologies
Abstract
Valerie Langer
Canopy (CA)
 
The Perfect Storm – A Five Year Feedstock Shift Forecast
Abstract
Helena Claesson
Södra (SE)
 
Two is better than one – Lenzing and Södra together Face the Challenge of Recycling of Textiles
Abstract
Marina Crnoja-Cosic
Kelheim Fibres (DE)




Harald Cavalli-Björkman
re:newcell (SE)



Sustainable Cellulosic Fibres from Recycled Raw Materials – A Solution for Europe
Abstract
Frank Meister
Thüringisches Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung (DE)
Lyohemp Fibres Made of Dissolving Pulp Based on Hemp Shives
Abstract
Miguel Sanchis-Sebastiá
ShareTex (SE)
Expanding Textile Recycling Beyond Cotton: Innovations to Recycle Regenerated Cellulose Fibers
Abstract

For the  final program just click here.

For the participants list just click here.

Call for Posters

Deadline for submission: 31 December 2021

Sponsoring and Exhibition Opportunities

Would you like to increase your visibility in public? You are very welcome as a sponsor of the conference!
Book your booth now. All information here.

Innovation Award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022”

For the second time, the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” will be granted to the innovative cellulose fibre industry for developing new technologies and applications. All producers and inventors along the entire value chain from feedstock to the final product are invited to join the competition.
The Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022 Award will be voted for by conference delegates on 2 February and awarded during the conference dinner in the evening.  The 6 nominees are published here!


The nova-Institute would like to thank GIG Karasek (Austria) for supporting the conference as an Innovation Award Sponsor. We also thank Birla Cellulose (India), Kelheim Fibres (Germany) and Lenzing (Austria) for supporting the conference as Gold Sponsors as well as Levaco Chemicals (Germany) as Silver Sponsor.

Many thanks also go to the partners and media partners of the conference: conference partners and media partners.

 

We are looking forward to meeting you in person!

Your nova Conference Team