A day to explore new opportunities to give a second life to polymer textile waste through circular economy projects.

When

Contact info

Contact

Virginia Boix

Location

Where

ALBA Synchrotron

About the event

The ALBA Synchrotron, the MAV Cluster, the Waste Cluster of Catalonia, and the Packaging Cluster, with the support of ACCIÓ, the Waste Agency of Catalonia (ARC) and ReMade@ARI, are organizing this intercluster conference focused on the circular economy applied to polymeric textile materials.

The event aims to promote collaboration between clusters and agents in the sector, promote innovation, collaboration and explore the circularity of polymeric textile materials. The conference will take place at the ALBA Synchrotron facilities, a unique environment for scientific research and industrial innovation.

During the conference you will be able to:

  • Learn about success stories and outstanding collaborative projects
  • Listen to experts from the sector on topics related to the circular economy and applied research
  • Explore new solutions for the management of polymeric textile waste
  • Expand your network of contacts through networking
  • Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the ALBA Synchrotron

Program

  • 10.00 am - Opening and accreditations
  • 10.20 am - Institutional welcome
  • 10.30 am - Introduction to the conference
  • 11.30 am - Coffee break
  • 12.00 am - Introduction to the Circular Economy of polymeric textiles and discussion table with success stories
  • 13.30 pm - Networking lunch
  • 15.00 pm - Guided tour of the ALBA Synchrotron
  • 16.00 pm - End of the conference

Relevant information

  • Free event (meals included) with prior registration (exclusive for members of participating clusters and guests of the ALBA Synchrotron).
  • The language of the session will be Catalan/Spanish
  • Limited capacity: 100 people
  • Address Sincrotró ALBA: Carrer de la Llum 2-26, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès. 

Registration

You can register following this link (registrations open until capacity is reached).

Organizing team @ALBA

Virginia Boix

Virginia Boix

Industrial Liaison Scientist