Capitalizing on the opportunities for chemical recycling in North America
With increasing global pressure to recycle more plastic and add value to waste streams, the North American recycling industry is undergoing significant changes. Chemical recycling presents an attractive alternative to traditional mechanical technologies, offering a route to virgin equivalent, food contact safe materials for various end markets.
However, challenges such as high capital costs, economic feasibility concerns and the impact of wider market shifts persist. Despite this, interest in the technologies remains high, and the number of chemical recycling projects getting off the ground continues to rise.
Chemical Recycling 2026 returns to Houston, TX to explore the strategies for advancing chemical recycling and the operating environment in North America, as well as the tools needed to maximize growth for stakeholders across the supply chain.
Fully understand the latest developments for chemical recycling in North America with high-level presentations, interactive sessions and extensive networking opportunities with representatives from across the supply chain.
This event is a must-attend for professionals looking to remain at the forefront of this evolving sector.
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"AMI Chemical Recycling USA is the leading chemical recycling conference in America, drawing critical leaders across the entire value chain. The discussions here will have a real impact on successfully commercializing this new sector in plastics recycling, solving a critical issue in our economy. "
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Essential themes from 2026
Promising to increase recycling rates, utilise a wider range of waste plastic and provide virgin comparable recycled resin, the prospect of chemical recycling has continued to grow in recent years.
Presentation topics included:
- Developments in advanced recycling technologies, including thermal processes (pyrolysis and gasification), depolymerisation and solvent-based purification
- Relevant legislation, regulations and standards
- Challenges and opportunities from across the supply chain
- Financing and building of chemical recycling plants
- End markets for chemically recycled materials
Why attend future editions?
- Explore the market for advanced recycling technologies in North America
- Learn about the various technologies, systems and outputs available
- Discover the challenges and opportunities for the supply chain
- Learn how chemical recycling can create new pathways to meet recycling targets
- Network with industry experts and peers from across the supply chain
Event sponsored by:
Exhibitors included:
- Aduro
- American Chemistry Council
- BDI
- Ensign Equipment
- Erema
- Evonik
- Fluor Enterprises
- Ketjen
- Siemens
- Stadler
- Weima
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Chemical Recycling, Global Status
In its seventh year, the European edition of our Chemical Recycling event returns to Europe in June 2026.
With high expectations on capacity due to come online before the end of the decade, chemical recycling continues to feature as an industry buzzword, with a steady stream of news and announcements
Updated quarterly, providing an in-depth examination of any alterations in the industry's prospects
Based on our recent research, the global installed input capacity for chemical recycling in 2022 was 928kt and has the potential to increase to up to 9,957kt by 2030. Update your strategic business plans and secure your place in this rapidly changing environment.
“AMI’s Chemical Recycling conference is a source of in-depth information, informed opinions, and intelligent discussion. I highly recommend it!”
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