28 Apr 2026
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World’s largest plastics recycling event celebrates 10th anniversary next week in Amsterdam

The 10th edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe), the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands next week on 5-6 May 2026.

The exhibition and conference will once again bring together the global plastics recycling value chain, with over 500 exhibitors from across Europe and the wider world filling the RAI’s two premier halls, 1 and 5.

The two-day conference opens with a keynote address from Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, alongside Ton Emans, President of Plastics Recyclers Europe. Their session, From Crisis to Competitiveness: Re-Building the European Plastics Recycling Industry, will set the tone for discussions across the event. The conference programme will run across two theatres and feature more than 70 leading speakers. It combines keynote sessions, panel discussions and technical presentations covering policy, innovation and market developments.

“Market pressures and policy uncertainty are putting the entire European plastics recycling value chain under heavy strain,” says Ton Emans, President of Plastics Recyclers Europe. “In times like these, collaboration and unity are essential. PRS Europe is where our industry comes together to confront these obstacles, share practical solutions, and strengthen the partnerships needed to make plastics truly circular. This year’s gathering is more vital than ever.”

Marking its 10th anniversary, PRS Europe reflects a decade of rapid industry transformation.

“What began as a focused industry gathering has grown into the world’s largest plastics recycling event, while retaining its original focus. That is a testament to the innovation and commitment driving this sector forward,” says Matt Barber, Global Events Director at Crain Communications.

A key highlight of this year’s event will be the AI Innovation Hub, showcasing the latest artificial intelligence applications in plastics recycling. The feature area will provide an immersive journey across the value chain from feedstock and product design to collection, processing and material sourcing.

Live demonstrations will include advanced swarm-robot sorting technology from Antfarm, featuring its Swarm Alpha fleet and next-generation Beta system capable of significantly higher throughput through rapid individual object sorting. Visitors will also be able to interact with a phone-based AI material analysis tool from Safi that scans and analyses recycled PET bales in real time.

The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 will once again celebrate innovation across seven categories, with winners announced on 6 May, the second day of the show.

Organised jointly by Crain Communications and Plastics Recyclers Europe, PRS Europe is designed for professionals involved in plastics recycling and the circular use of plastics. It brings together machinery suppliers, recyclers, waste management companies, material producers, compounders, brand owners and industry associations to showcase innovation, share best practice, network and do business.

 

Visit the PRS Europe website to register to attend the exhibition and conference. https://www.prseventeurope.com/prse2026/en/page/visitor-registration

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For Press Information only:
​Press are invited to meet the winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Reception on Stand J90 in Hall 5 directly after the Awards presentation at around 1pm. Please contact Doug Bentall to confirm your attendance.

Also contact Doug Bentall to obtain a free entry press pass to PRS Europe.

Media Contact:
​Doug Bentall
​Iona Communications
​Tel: +44 7799 615319
​Email: doug@ionacommunications.com

PRE Contact:
​Guiomar Hernandez
​Tel: +32 2 887 64 89
​Email: guiomar.hernandez@plasticsrecyclers.eu

About the Plastics Recycling Show Europe
​The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) is the annual exhibition and conference for plastics recycling professionals. It brings together key players from the plastics and recycling sectors to learn, network and capitalise on the business opportunities plastic recycling offers. The annual event is organised by Crain Communications and Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) and next takes place at RAI, Amsterdam in the Netherlands 5-6 May 2026. Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) is an organisation representing the voice of European plastics recyclers, who reprocess plastic waste into high-quality material destined for the production of new articles. Recyclers are important facilitators of the circularity of plastics and the transition towards the circular economy. The plastics recycling industry in Europe represents over €8.6 billion in turnover, 13.5 million tonnes of installed recycling capacity, around 850 recycling facilities, and over 30,000 employees.

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