25 November 2026 | 10:00–13:30 CET | Online

How can Europe accelerate the transition towards a circular economy, improve waste management and advance innovative recycling and carbon capture technologies?

The weTHINK. Waste Circularity & CCUS Technology Online Event, taking place on 25 November 2026, will bring together representatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV), industry leaders and technology innovators to discuss the future of circular economy policy and its implications for waste management, recycling, alternative fuels and carbon capture across Europe.

Key Speakers and Topics

The event will feature contributions from:

• European Commission, DG Environment – The Circular Economy in the EU: Strategies, Policies and Next Steps.
• Sophia Keil, PreZero (a Lidl company) – Waste Circularity in Germany and Other European Countries.
• Matthias Egarter, CEO of LINDNER RECYCLINGTECH – FLEXLOOP, an innovative technology for solvent-based plastics recycling.

Key Discussion Areas

Participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and discuss key developments and challenges, including:

• EU and national legislation on RDF/SRF, alternative raw materials and End-of-Waste criteria.
• Innovations and best practices in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
• Construction and demolition waste (CDW).
• The energy transition and the development of a circular industry in Europe.
• Promoting the ISO 4349 Recycling Index in the EU and neighbouring countries.
• Reducing administrative barriers to cross-border waste transportation.
• Technological developments and regulatory trends in waste circularity.

The programme includes expert presentations, networking opportunities, an open discussion and a panel discussion.

Event Details and Registration

📅 Date: 25 November 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00–13:30 CET
💻 Format: Online

Online places are limited, so early registration is recommended.

View the event programme and register here

The event offers an opportunity to gain insights into emerging EU policy priorities, explore practical solutions for advancing circularity and connect with stakeholders shaping the future of Europe’s waste and resource management sectors.