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The change of government also raises the question of the federal government’s plans for the new legislative period. The 2025 Federal Congress of Municipal Waste Management and Urban Cleanliness will bring together key figures from the worlds of politics, science, and business to discuss the current challenges and future strategies involved in creating a sustainable circular economy. Taking place on 20 and 21 May 2025 in Berlin, the congress is organised by the Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU).

Prof. Dr. Martin Faulstich will participate in the panel discussion on ‘The circular economy in the past and upcoming legislative periods’, alongside Michael Thews and Prof. Dr. Henning Wilts.

The congress’s central topics are coping with the costs of climate transformation, competition in waste management, and future mobility organisation.

Further information on the congress: Federal Congress of Municipal Waste Management and Urban Cleanliness 2025 #KommunalDigital

The 14th Scientific Congress of the German Association for Waste Management (DGAW) took place at the University of Kassel on 13 – 14 March. The event provides a platform for young scientists to present their own topics in the field of waste and recycling management.

Our INZIN Institute was represented by two of our doctoral students. Both presented key aspects of their doctoral projects and made a valuable contribution to the 14th Science Congress in Kassel:

• Pauline Jegen with a poster presentation on “Analysing the impact of implementing R-strategies on material flows in the construction sector in the Ruhgebiet”.
• Konstantin Saure with a presentation on “Urban redistribution logistics for reusable packaging for prepacked food”

In addition to the specialist lectures and poster presentations, the “Science meets business” event took place on 12 March. This offered exciting workshops on skills for future managers as well as an opportunity for dialogue between scientists and managers.

Another highlight was the evening gathering in the elegant garden Hall of the Orangerie Kassel.

We are delighted with the successful participation and congratulate our doctoral students on their successful presentations!

Many thanks to the DGAW and all those involved for the excellent organisation of this inspiring congress!

3D Printing: More Than Just a Gimmick?

3D printing can do more than produce USB sticks in the shape of hot dogs, mini-sneakers for dogs and aquarium slides for fish.
Rather, it can make an important contribution to plastic recycling!

That is why we are dedicating the KNUW panel at the Hannover Messe to the questions of how additive manufacturing affects the recyclability of plastics and how the use of recyclates in 3D printing is organised.

Curious? Then come and see us!

📅 Date: 2 April 2024
🕠 Time: 4:25 – 4:45 pm
📍 Location: Tech Transfer Stage

We are very pleased to welcome Lukas Pelzer from Layer Performance as a participant. Layer Performance offers customised solutions with its innovative software to further expand the wide range of additive manufacturing applications!

The panel will be moderated by Daniel Ohl, speaker of the Green Economy Network.NRW (KNUW) and doctoral scholarship holder at the INZIN Institute in the field of plastics recycling.

Let’s talk together about how we can create more sustainable solutions for industry through technological innovation!

Come along and join the discussion!

On 17 February 2025, a high-ranking Chinese delegation from Beijing met with the INZIN Institute for a professional exchange. The delegation’s stay and the event at the IHK Forum in Düsseldorf were organised by the German-Chinese Business Association (DCW) e.V. and provided a valuable opportunity for international networking and knowledge transfer.

As part of the event, three doctoral students from the INZIN Institute gave lectures and presented their doctoral projects. Pauline Jegen presented her doctoral project on the “Effects of implementing circular construction on material flows”. Konstantin Saure presented his research on “Urban redistribution logistics for reusable packaging for pre-packaged food”. Daniel Ohl gave an insight into his work on “Recyclate utilisation rates for plastics”.

Dr. Ulrich Teich introduced the INZIN Institute and supported the German-Chinese dialogue.

Many thanks to the German-Chinese Business Association (DCW) and the IHK Forum Düsseldorf!

The INZIN Institute was represented at the German-Chinese Business Day (DCWT) at the IHK in Düsseldorf on 3 December with a presentation and its own exhibitor stand. The event provided a valuable platform for dialogue between German and Chinese companies as well as experts from business and science.

A particular highlight was the lively panel discussion in the afternoon, in which Dr. Ulrich Teich and Dr. Lukas Gast participated together with other experts. The discussion focused on the topic of “Sustainable Management in Business Practice”. Dr. Teich highlighted key issues in Corporate Sustainability Reporting and current developments in the field of green tech and environmental technologies in Germany. The discussion provided in-depth insights and practical impulses for companies dealing with the sustainable transformation.

The German-Chinese Business Day (DCWT) is the main annual event of the German-Chinese Business Association. The focus of this year’s DCWT – sustainability and green transformation – is highly relevant for both German and Chinese companies. The event provided an excellent networking opportunity and promoted bilateral dialogue on innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

We would like to thank all participants for the valuable discussions and look forward to the next DCWT!

In a world that is increasingly focussing on sustainable practices, critical raw materials are central to the transition to a green economy. The current KNUW Green Economy Paper highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with the extraction and utilisation of these valuable resources.

In this comprehensive document you will find:

• Analyses of raw material deposits and markets: Find out which raw materials are considered critical and why they are essential for the energy transition.
• Sustainability strategies: Learn how companies and governments can take action to ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials.
• Future prospects: Gain insights into innovative approaches and technologies that promote efficiency and environmental friendliness in the raw materials industry.

Download the full paper and find out about the most important aspects of sustainable raw material utilisation. Visit KNUW Green Economy Paper and keep your finger on the pulse of the green economy!